Submitted: Everything you need to know about the Kent Class of 1972 70th Birthday Bash
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Kent Roosevelt Class of Class of 1972/Kent State University School Class of 1972 “70th Birthday Bash” Weekend Full Agenda July 12-13, 2024:
Portage County obituaries for June 26-27
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Aurora / Business / Freedom / Garrettsville / Hiram / Local government / Mantua / Nelson / Shalersville / Streetsboro / Windham
Northern Portage County marijuana laws explained: Part 1
The Portager will run a series of three articles detailing each community’s response, the first one focusing on northern Portage county, the second on central, and the third on the county’s southern townships.
Townhall II expands with new Ravenna office
- Lauren Cohen.
Townhall II, a Portage County mental health and recovery organization, has expanded into Ravenna.
Kent Heritage Festival expands after a pandemic lull
- Tom Hardesty.
The Kent Heritage Festival continues to put the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror.
Letter to the editor: The Ravenna library improvements are in everyone’s best interest
One hundred years ago Judge Cornelius Reed donated $25,000 for the construction of a public library in Ravenna.
Portage County obituaries for June 24-25
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County roundup: Golf scrambles and time capsules in Garrettsville, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Mantua, Nelson and Windham
The Garrettsville time-capsule opening will be Saturday, July 6 on High Street. It will be presented by the James A. Garfield Historical Society.
Letter to the editor: Lovelight, Inc. will honor organizations heroes at new building
Editor’s note: The Portager publishes letters to the editor from the community. The opinions expressed are published not because they necessarily reflect those of the publication but because we feel they contribute meaningfully to the local discourse on matters of public interest. In keeping with the cultural practice of “honoring the ancestors” and incorporating them into the whole process of creating an intergenerational child development and lifelong learning center, STARCHILD, the board of the nonprofit, LoveLight, Inc. has decided to […]
One for the Books: Literary novels make great summer reading
There’s some fabulous fiction available right now, featuring strong characters. These three books are of solid literary quality, and once you pick one up, you won’t want to put it down.
Portage County obituaries for June 21-23
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Exhibit at Standing Rock Cultural Arts praises the colorful world of Edwin George
- Jeremy Brown.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts in downtown Kent is hosting “Who Was Edwin George?” an exhibition featuring artwork by the late Cherokee artist Edwin George.
Roosevelt assistant principal reflects on career before retirement
- Luke Jenkins.
Mary Lynn Bush — longtime assistant principal at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent — is retiring after 15 years of service in the role.
Streetsboro draft law on nuisance properties would improve the process for owners
- Luke Jenkins.
The city of Streetsboro is looking to update its city ordinances with regulations on nuisance properties. The main purpose of the change is to outline how officials must serve notices to residents, what citizens are guaranteed during the process and what happens to residents who do not comply.
Round Two: Numbers and maps don’t mean much in college football anymore
- Tom Hardesty.
College football is my favorite sport.
Some of my earliest memories involve sitting in front of the television in the early 1970s watching the Ohio State-Michigan game and the Buckeyes playing in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. The eye-catching visuals of the Scarlet and Gray lining up against those dreaded maize-and-blue wing-tip helmets, and the magical way the Buckeyes’ own silver helmets gleamed in the Southern California sunshine, were powerful images that are indelibly etched in my mind.
Portage County obituaries for June 19-20
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Navigating the Online Education Maze: Choosing Your Perfect Degree Program
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You’re ready to take the plunge into online education, but where do you start?
How to cool down in Portage County in 2024
This week’s weather has Portage County scrambling to beat the heat. Some folks are lucky enough to have air conditioning, while others are visiting grocery stores and movie theaters. Here are a few other options:
Letter to the editor: Ravenna’s commitment to all students
The Ravenna School District (RSD) also has a commitment to ALL students, regardless of their post-secondary plans, and recognizes those same students for their achievements.
Streetsboro is planning a Children’s Memorial Arch for grieving parents
Streetsboro is set to provide grieving parents with a way to memorialize their loved ones.