Aurora council approves Geauga Lake purchase for over $5 million
Thanks to a multi-million dollar purchase, an old tourist destination is set for new life.
Streetsboro, other local schools investigating social media threats
- Jeremy Brown.
At least 12 different schools throughout Northeast Ohio received social media threats last week, including one directed at Streetsboro City Schools.
Around Edinburg: Historical society hosts its first guest speakers, plus more news and upcoming events
- Cathy Klein.
The Edinburg Ohio Historical Society hosted its first guest speakers at its September meeting, held recently at Town Hall.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 16-17
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Residents express fear after sheriff says ‘write down all the addresses’ of Harris supporters
- Ben Wolford.
Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski seemed to encourage his friends and supporters to write down the addresses of people with Democratic yard signs, sparking accusations of voter intimidation.
Around Randolph: Waterloo Schools are bringing nature back
- Sandy Engle.
Thanks to the foresight and vision of Ken Riley, a Waterloo science teacher, and the support of Mike Lanham, a member of the Waterloo grounds crew, there are extensive hiking trails that meander through meadows and forests behind the elementary school.
County roundup: Hiram introduces new pay-to-park app, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham
A public hearing will be held regarding implementation discussions of the pay-to-park that was passed last October at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Village Hall, located at 11617 Garfield Rd. It is being implemented to cover the rising costs of having police, fire and EMS.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 13-15
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Aurora bans ‘camping’ on city property, including protest camps and homelessness
Aurora City Council on Sept. 9 approved an immediate ban on camping on public property, including streets, sidewalks, easements, parks, parking lots, public grounds and public right of ways.
Streetsboro approves expansion of Woodside Lake campgrounds
The city’s planning commission on Sept. 10 greenlighted Woodside’s proposal to add 62 RV camping sites, a central green with a fire pit and seven parking spaces near a planned playground and pavilion with a grilling area.
Been There, Done That: Yard sale success and the joys of grilling
Dave and I just had the best yard-saling weekend ever. Yard-saling involves yard/garage sales (good), estate sales (better) and rummage sales (best). We’ve gotten some great finds at yard/garage sales, but with estate sales, everything in the whole house is for sale and rummage sales are that on a giant scale.
Sponsored: Q & A with Karen Burkey, AuD, Senior Audiologist, Portage Medical Center
- Submitted.
Dr. Karen Burkey is currently seeing patients at the new audiology services office space at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. Get to know Dr. Burkey and when you should visit for care:
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 11-12
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Rootstown teen gets a banana ball birthday surprise
- Jeremy Brown.
Rootstown’s Alexia Van Snick was first introduced to baseball when her uncle gave her a tee-ball set when she was 4. Her love for the game snowballed from there.
Around Garrettsville: Murder mystery fundraiser will benefit community cupboard, plus more news from Garrettsville
Homecoming is Friday, Oct. 4. If you’re an alumni band member, Mr. Cebulla would love to have you back to join the memorable halftime performance. If you are interested in being back on the field, contact him via email at tcebulla@jagschools.org – and don’t forget to let him know if you need an instrument.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 9-10
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Tree City Feed shuts down after two years under new management
- Jeremy Brown.
Tree City Feed, located at 107 Lake St. in Kent, has permanently closed its doors as of Aug. 30.
County roundup: Mogadore starts phase 2 on new trails, plus news from Atwater, Suffield and Randolph
The second and final phase of the Mogadore Lions Park trail will start at the end of September or the beginning of October.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 6-8
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Ravenna officials are mapping flood reports after August storms damaged homes
Unable to believe what she was seeing, Ravenna resident Tracy Smith de Sedas turned to social media on Aug. 3 and 17, posting pictures and videos of the flood water rising in the basement of her Myrtle Street home.