Almost a year ago, three Portage County cities sued Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski for allegedly keeping money he should have distributed when the Portage County Drug Task Force disbanded in 2021. Today the case remains in pretrial stages.
Watching “The Magic Yarn Project” on the news was a quick reminder of how Suffield’s United Church of Christ is contributing to the project in a big way.
- Angie Reedy.
Fifty years ago in 1974, Mark Horsnell of Christchurch, New Zealand, came to Ravenna as an AFS (foreign exchange student). His host family was the Sam and Ruth DiPaola family.
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Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
- Jeremy Brown.
Portage County now has a smart home that is available for residents with developmental disabilities to explore.
Mogadore Village Council passed legislation to pursue a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation to fix the infrastructure of Lincoln Avenue and the east portion of Etter Road. The grant would pay for half of the $1.8 million project.
- Shirley Mars.
Hundreds of Field community members showed up to support the family of Blake Sumego, a young man who tragically lost his life way too soon. The event started at 5 p.m., but vehicles were already lined up in every direction by 4:45 p.m. Within one and a half hours, about 1,000 meals were distributed.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
- Jeremy Brown.
The Portage County Emergency Management Agency has officially opened its new command center, which includes state-of-the-art multimedia monitoring and communication technology.
This is part of a series of articles The Portager is offering about the revaluation process. This article focuses on Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly’s and county Treasurer John Kennedy’s thoughts about Ohio’s taxing structure and what residents can do.
On the heels of approving a multimillion purchase of all of Geauga Lake and 48 acres of lakefront property, Aurora City Council on Sept. 30 approved an agreement with the Portage County Land Bank to demolish structures on the newly acquired property.
- Tom Hardesty.
Oct. 2 marked 10 years since the death of my mother, Laura (Willoughby) Hardesty.
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Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
When walking near the Cuyahoga River these past few weeks, the water may have looked lower than usual — but no need for alarm.
The Eleventh District appellate court has struck down a Portage County Common Pleas Court ruling that Kent’s zoning code is unconstitutional.
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Nursing shortages are a critical issue affecting healthcare quality and access. This crisis demands attention as it influences patient safety and the effectiveness of healthcare systems. Understanding these impacts is crucial for supporting local healthcare initiatives.
- Ryan Lind.
Hiram Village Pay-to-Park Public Meeting Sept. 25, 2024 7 p.m. Village Officials in Attendance: Mayor Anne Haynam Council President Chris Szell Village Administrator Steve Schuller Listen to an audio recording of the meeting: This documenter anticipated a capacity crowd. He arrived 30 minutes early to ensure a seat. The vestibule doors were locked, and a crowd of students and residents was gathering. Once the doors were unlocked, members of the Hiram Fire Department counted attendees to maintain occupancy regulations. Council […]
The Portager is offering a series of articles about the revaluation process. This article focuses on the reactions of city, village and township officials, many of whom hope voters will continue to approve renewal, replacement and/or additional tax levies.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The Portager is offering a series of articles about the statewide property revaluation process. This article focuses on how the revaluations affect local schools, and why asking voters for additional tax levies remains necessary.
