Having cared for her own dog as it battled two chronic diseases, Kent State psychology professor Mary Beth Spitznagel knew that caring for sick pets can be similar to caring for family members.
- Sandy Engle.
This is the first Around Randolph column in The Portager. Columnist Sandy Engle is a retired school psychologist. She has been a flower essence practitioner and flower essence producer for over 25 years. During her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, traveling with her husband Newt, and playing with her four grandchildren.
Ravenna’s King Kennedy Community Center is one step closer to becoming what it was always meant to be: a safe gathering place for people of all ages.
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On July 13, from 1-4 p.m., the Aurora Historical Society hosted its much-anticipated Historic Home (and Garden) Tour, followed by a delightful wine and cheese event at the Aurora Historical Society. Despite the heat, the community’s enthusiasm and dedication made the event a tremendous success.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
- Ben Wolford.
There’s a scene in Civil War that scared me more than all the horrors of modern weapons and merciless war crimes. If you haven’t seen the movie, don’t worry, what I’m about to say doesn’t spoil anything.
Dozens of Portage County communities and organizations are getting a financial boost, thanks to the efforts of state Rep. Gail Pavliga, state Rep. Steve Demetriou and Ohio Senator Vernon Sykes.
- Tom Hardesty.
Hometown Bank is giving customers a 21st century upgrade with a new mobile app and website — but there will be some brief down time this month during the transition.
Mogadore Village Council passed legislation to start the Herbert Street/Meadowridge Road infrastructure job in August.
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It’s been several months since a tornado ripped through Windham impacting the lives of numerous Portage County residents. The needs in the area are still critical prompting the Portage Foundation and Portage County Emergency Management to extend the time to August 16 for collecting donations and for residents to apply for local disaster relief funds.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
- Jeremy Brown.
Last December, Zoey St. John of Windham joined Dean Caputo’s Powerhouse Gym in Streetsboro with the intention of simply getting fit. But after she met her then soon-to-be coach, Cecilia Izaurieta, things changed.
The Garrettsville Historical Society and Debbie Smith, Tim Smith and Denise Ellerhorst hosted the village’s recent Time Capsule Opening. With a stone note stating to open in 2024, they did just that. The time capsule was opened in front of a large crowd of people.
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Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
With the passage of Issue 2 in November 2023, communities across the state have been enacting a wide range of regulations covering recreational and medical marijuana facilities.
- Jeremy Brown.
Garrettsville revealed the contents of the time capsule buried in 1924, and Jeremy Brown captured photos of the items inside: a selection of local and regional newspapers.
- Lauren Cohen.
The Portage County Historical Society will host a re-dedication event for its Salmon Carter House Aug. 17.
- Kathy Baker.
A year or so ago, I asked my granddaughter Kate, then age four, to tell me a story. As she spoke, I was intrigued by how her imagination flows from one thought to another. She has no boundaries; she simply lets her mind take her wherever it wants! Her story starred her favorite stuffed animal, Fox, that I gave her when she was two. Ready?
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Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Besides reading, writing and ‘rithmatic, students at Kent’s Holden Elementary School get regular gardening lessons.
