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Portage County property owners were gobsmacked last year when they received their new property valuations. Many wondered where the money will go, and some are even calling for the total elimination of property taxes. 

After 44 years as a full-time communications teacher at Streetsboro High School, and as the general manager of the school’s radio station, WSTB 88.9 FM, Bob Long is retiring from full-time teaching, and is passing on his position as the station’s general manager to former student Corey Teuton. He’ll move to part-time teaching next year for two years

In last month’s column (April Showers bring Vernal Pools) I talked a lot about Ohio’s native amphibians (frogs, toads, and salamanders). This month I want to talk about Ohio’s native reptiles, more than half of which can be found in Portage County. Reptiles are cold-blooded (the scientific term is ectothermic), breathe air, and are covered with scales.

Main Street Kent’s annual Art and Wine Festival had downtown jumping all day long June 7 with its festive assortment of music, wineries, and food and craft vendors.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The restoration of the slate roof at historic Riddle Block 1 at 215 S. Chestnut St. in Ravenna has finally been completed after a lengthy process that left workers battling harsh winter weather.

Deerfield is one of five Portage County townships that is looking to consolidate into one fire district. The other four townships are Edinburg, Paris, Palmyra and Charleston.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

An item on a recent Kent City Council agenda caught The Portager’s collective eye, so we decided to do some digging.

Over the past few months, I have shared with you a variety of discounts that are available to senior citizens in Portage County. Here in our own county, there are some “free” services that we may never think of. Well, not really free … our tax dollars at work. At least when you need the service, it is free.

There is nothing quite like the taste of a home-grown tomato – vine ripened and bursting with flavor. This could be the reason that tomatoes are one of the most popular plants you will find in any backyard garden.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Once the calendars turn to June, the Waterloo Local School District will again have a new superintendent.

So we got the new-to-us car in November and we were perfectly happy with it — until our son was showing off his new ride. A 2017 F150 pickup truck.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

A Palmyra resident filed a federal lawsuit against Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski last month alleging the sheriff and his subordinates retaliated against him for creating a social media page critical of the sheriff’s office.

The 2025 Garrettsville Summerfest will take place downtown from Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29. There will be two stages of live music and entertainment.

Negativity seems to be rampant in these uncertain times and can feel quite overwhelming. While social media can be a great way to stay connected to people, it is also a purveyor of negativity. Many studies have proven that choosing to consume a diet rich in negativity can be harmful to one’s mental health.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County