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The Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is pleased to announce its schedule of programming and educational outreach events for the month of March.
- Staff Report.
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Axess Family Services and Children’s Advantage on Feb. 19 announced that the two nonprofits are merging.
Kent’s Hometown Bank building, located at 136 N. Water St., is now a “Local Historic Property,” thanks to a unanimous City Council vote on Feb. 19.
Miller presented the third and final reading of the ordinance changing zoning in an existing development within the village from R-3 to R-1. In the discussion period, McDowall expressed his intent to vote against the change.
Recognized Abigail Ritondaro for mid-year graduation. Ritondaro came back from Bio-Med to finish her graduation requirements at Garfield. The board had a mini graduation ceremony for BioMed during the board meeting.
I love a good story. Add a memorable character, and I’m hooked. Here are a few to try.
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- Tom Hardesty.
Portage County’s roads were significantly safer in 2024.
Voters in two Portage County townships and five school districts will decide proposed levies on the May 6 primary ballot. All the tax levies would be effective this year.
- Sandy Engle.
Despite his humble beginnings and history of severe reading difficulties, Tom Mayer is now a well-known watercolorist who has won numerous art awards. However, if it wasn’t for his older brother’s support, Tom never would have been accepted into college.
- Cathy Klein.
Main Street Ravenna’s Winter Writing Festival will be coming up this weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22 in downtown Ravenna. This year’s featured guest speaker is local author Julie Hatcher, who’s latest title, “Not Quite By the Book,” will be released at the beginning of March.
- Staff Report.
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Thanks to a $20,000 Ohio State Bar Association grant, Portage County Juvenile Court and Job & Family Services have another tool to keep kids safe and with their families.
Residents voiced concerns about their trash not being picked up by Rumpke on several occasions. They were assured by Mayor Jeff Coffee that the issue has been investigated and the quality of service has improved after discussions with the company.
Paris’ annual Spring Cleanup will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 at the Shearer Community Center at 9355 Newton Falls Rd. Car and pickup truck tires will be accepted but will cost 50 cents per tire.
- Nicole Sweet.
The Windham Police Department is excited to introduce the newest member of the department, Jax. He will be working at the Windham Exempted Village Schools alongside SRO Mike.
- Tom Hardesty.
Buckeye Nation has been basking for a month now, Ryan Day has made the rounds on the talk show circuit, and the national championship trophy sits in Columbus, Ohio.
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The road is clearing for Winking Lizard, Inc., which hopes to site a new restaurant in Streetsboro.