Part of state Route 88 to be renamed after fallen Ravenna officer
Motorists on state Route 88 in Ravenna will soon be driving on a newly named road: the Patrolman James R. Wert Memorial Highway.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 13-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Noise relief coming soon for Land O’Lakes Kent neighbors
Residents who have long complained about excessive noise emanating from Kent’s Land O’Lakes facilities may soon get some relief.
Aurora updates: City extends marijuana, tobacco-related moratorium
Aurora City Council on Nov. 11 extended its year-long moratorium on vape, e-cigarette, smoke and tobacco shops and on shops that sell any product related to CBD, cannabidiol oils or edibles for another 90 days.
Around Garrettsville: Christmas fundraisers, events and shows coming up this winter
The Curtain up Theatre is proud to present “Charlotte’s Web” at 7 p.m. Jan. 17, 18, 24 and 25 and 1 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Iva Walker Auditorium, directed by Jackie Rinearson, adapted by Joseph Robinette and based on the book by E.B. White, with permission from Dramatic Publishing.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 11-12
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Sponsored: University Hospitals Portage Medical Center expands infectious disease care
- Submitted.
Services are expanding at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center Infectious Disease Clinic where experts are available to meet patient needs close to home.
County roundup: Hiram Township will continue police patrols 100 hours per month, plus Garrettsville and Mantua updates
Hiram Township will continue to have 100 Village of Hiram police patrol hours per month. That was a contract that, when originally established, was 60 hours per month.
Around Charlestown: Nethings get a new flag pole, plus Christmas events coming up
There is a new flag pole at the home of Dale Nething just in time for Veterans Day. Last year, a big storm damaged his previous flag pole.
Documenters: Nelson Township Trustees meeting for Nov. 6, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
Two new construction permits were issued Nov. 4 and Nov. 5. Kable presented a pair of communiques regarding potential prosecution, and brief discussions followed.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 8-10
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Local mail carriers will protest their USPS contract offer on Nov. 11 in downtown Kent
Local U.S. Postal Service carriers are not happy with a contract they’ve been offered, so they are planning a public protest in downtown Kent.
What’s next for Aurora, Ravenna and Mogadore schools post-election
November’s ballot held a slew of local issues, including three that would have benefitted local schools, had they passed. Now school officials in Aurora, Mogadore and Ravenna must determine where to go from here.
Aurora voters passed 12 of 13 charter amendments
Aurora voters faced 13 charter amendments in the Nov. 5 election and approved all but one of them: a provision that would have extended the time frame for convening a commission to review the city’s master plan from five to 10 years.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 6-7
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Republicans sweep nearly every race, Zuchowski secures second term
- Ben Wolford.
From the sheriff’s office to the White House, Portage County voters chose Republican candidates nearly across the board in the November 2024 elections, according to unofficial results released by the county Board of Elections late Tuesday night.
Renewal and replacement levies fare better than new money asks
Portage County voters by and large supported renewal and replacement levy efforts in the Nov. 5 election. Every one on the ballot passed, according to final unofficial numbers provided by the Portage County Board of Elections.
Ravenna volunteer leads effort to mark Vietnam veteran’s grave
- Jeremy Brown.
When Christine Untrauer learned that local fallen Vietnam veteran Willie Ross Dennis didn’t have a grave marker, she was determined to change that.
Streetsboro High School Honor Rolls 1st Grading Period, ending Oct. 17, 2024
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To be on the Excellence Roll, students must have earned a grade point average of 4.0 or above for the first nine weeks.
Around Ravenna: Salvation Army, UH Auxiliary prepare for Christmas events and fundraisers
- Angie Reedy.
The Salvation Army of Portage County’s annual Kettle Kick-off and Dinner will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the First Church of God, 237 New Milford Rd., Ravenna.