Portage County obituaries for Aug. 15-16
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Plus-size thrift store in Kent provides affordable, meaningful apparel
- Lauren Cohen.
Excelty, a boutique-style, plus-size thrift store located in Kent, has created many fulfilling memories for its owner and customers since its opening.
Around Randolph: Portage County Randolph Fair preview, plus library events, news from clubs and school
- Sandy Engle.
Let’s give thanks to the individuals and organizations who have donated their time/money to make the 2024 Randolph County Fair a success.
Two Deerfield officials investigated following separate sexual harassment complaints
Deerfield Township trustees are investigating two sexual harassment allegations, one against a female trustee and the other against a male fire department employee, according to complaints obtained by The Portager and interviews.
Portage County obituaries for Aug. 12-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Roger Di Paolo’s family unveils headstone and plans to honor his life and work
Over three years after the death of local newspaper editor Roger Di Paolo, the prolific Kent chronicler now has a headstone. But leave it to Di Paolo to shake things up — the headstone is at his feet.
County roundup: Road projects and town hall upgrades coming to Atwater, plus news from Suffield
Atwater Township is chip-and-sealing German Church Road and Bank Street and is fog sealing Laubert Road. Fog sealing helps to seal small cracks in pavement and prevents water from penetrating the surface, which can cause damage over time. Also, township road workers have begun underdrain work in the Hillcrest Allotment to correct water drainage issues.
Around Windham: Wrapping up the end of summer and looking forward to fall events in Bomber Country
- Nicole Sweet.
Hello Windham Family! August is one of my favorite times of year in Bomber Country. Fall sports are kicking off, back to school is on its way and signs of autumn are on the horizon.
Around Charlestown: Cruise In carries on despite the rain
A “little” rain doesn’t faze Charlestown. It rained on and off all morning and early afternoon Saturday, Aug. 3, as set up for the 21st Annual Charlestown Summer Festival and Cruise In was completed. Then, right on cue the rain stopped, the sun came out at 3 p.m. and the festival commenced as planned.
Portage County obituaries for Aug. 9-11
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent schools must reinstate former middle school teacher, Ohio Supreme Court says
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled against Kent City Schools in its bid to justify its termination of a former Kent teacher.
Around Garrettsville: Sip n Shop a hit in Garrettsville, plus more events coming up
The Sip n Shop was a huge success. Co-organizer Sherri Collins and I are already planning next year’s Sip n Shop on Main.
Introducing new children’s initiatives from local courts and four Portage County agencies
For children in foster care, their fate may be decided by a room full of adults they barely know. The required court hearing takes less than an hour. They’re not present, and their name is not even mentioned.
Portage County obituaries for Aug. 7-8
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Photo tour: See the new King Kennedy Center, ready in time for the school year
- Jeremy Brown.
The King Kennedy Community Center in Ravenna built a new gymnasium in 2022 with financial support from the county, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County, Neighborhood Development Services and the First Congregational Church of Ravenna.
Rural Relief Mobile Food Pantry is going on hiatus
A nonprofit mobile food pantry announced July 30 that its operations will be put on hold “due to health issues and financial support shortcomings.”
Streetsboro’s Brew & BBQ Bash scheduled for Aug. 17
Streetsboro City Park will host the city’s Brew & BBQ Bash from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 17.
Letter to the editor: Changes to State Teachers Retirement System shouldn’t be taken lightly
In 2004 I retired after serving more than 30 years in the classroom. I have closely watched the events surrounding the State Teachers Retirement System unfold and I understand the frustration that retirees have expressed over the last couple of years as inflation jumped to 8% in 2022. It currently stands at 3.3%.
Portage County obituaries for Aug. 5-6
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Chinn Allotment sanitary sewer project moving forward with additional relief for residents
Residents in Ravenna Township’s Chinn Allotment may see some financial relief from a multi-million sanitary sewer project that is coming their way.