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Governor Mike DeWine visited Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent on Thursday, April 24 to cut the ribbon on the addition of a major new career center at the school. Several students took the opportunity to protest.

A Kent man remains free on bond while he awaits sentencing for soliciting a minor to engage in sexual activity. Legally termed importuning, it is a third-degree felony. The alleged victim is a 12-year-old boy who attended a Kent parochial school.

Palmyra Township has been invited to meetings regarding the creation of a new joint fire district, which would cover an area of five townships. This new system would be more expensive, but supporters say it would result in faster response times to EMS and fire calls.

Life is a journey, as we’re often reminded.  My own life has taken me to mountaintops of joy, valleys of despair, and everything in between.  Recently, my internal journey, conversations with my authentic, interior self, has been a wild ride.  One filled with twists and turns, unfamiliar passageways winding through darkness and shadows–and finally, the arrival of a moment of clarity.  

An enduring and necessary virtue of cities, towns and villages across Ohio and America is the willingness of their voters to tax themselves to support their schools. Without such support, financial and otherwise, a community’s schools cannot reach their full potential to benefit each year’s students.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The federal government’s efforts to remove immigrants seems to be gaining steam at Kent State University, which now tallies the number of international students whose visas have been revoked at 10.

Road Supervisor Tony VanSteenberg reported that a fallen tree had also knocked down a telephone pole. The road crew patched holes in the park driveway over the past month.

On May 6, Ohio voters have the opportunity to renew a program that has been vital to the success and stability of our communities for nearly four decades. The State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) provides crucial funding to repair and maintain local roads, bridges and water infrastructure — without raising taxes. This program has supported projects in all 88 Ohio counties, helping to improve safety, attract businesses and ensure residents have access to clean water and reliable infrastructure.

The Sip n Shop on Main is taking a few more artisans. We are happy to announce this year’s wineries: Laleure Vineyards, Feisty Broad, It’s your Winery, Salvage Winery, West Main Street Winery, and Winery at Versailles.

Don’t you love a book that has the power to pull you out of your seat and drop you in a whole other setting? These three novels do that! (And they’re really good!)

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

An August 2023 traffic stop landed two Ravenna men in jail on felony drug charges. The charges were eventually dropped when the alleged cocaine in the car they had occupied turned out to be carpet cleaner, and the two men filed suit in federal court, claiming Portage County Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski and three deputies violated their civil rights.

Pirates Promise Community Night Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, April 24 at Southeast High School to raise funds for Phase II of the elementary school’s All-Inclusive Community Playground. Admission is $5 to watch Administration and Staff take on Adaptive Sports Ohio.

April showers bring May flowers in Bomber Country. Unfortunately, thus far it has been a cold, rainy and snowy April. This old saying helps us remember: a period of discomfort or hardship can provide the basis for a period of happiness and joy. Looking forward to warmer days ahead. Spring is finally in the air and here are some exciting events and important information coming up in our little town:

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Jeff Wallis always wanted to work in law enforcement. He realized that goal long ago, even spending eight years as his hometown’s top cop.

Kent City Council on April 16 delayed the purchase of automated license plate readers, opting instead to reconsider the matter in October. The national and local political climate, as well as how the cameras would be used, were top of mind.

Remember, because of Easter week, Immaculate Conception will be holding its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. April 24. The dinner will remain the same for eating in or taking out.

Who are Kent city police serving and protecting? I ask because they were present on Kent State campus on Monday, April 1 to protect Israeli occupation forces soldiers from… who, exactly? Unruly, violent, agitators? Well, no. In fact, they were apparently called by the Students Supporting Israel student group to protect their guests, three Israeli soldiers, from peaceable, anti-genocide, tuition-paying students who raised their voices in opposition to having soldiers of a military force wanted for war crimes on our campus.