Portage County obituaries for Dec. 13-15
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County, Kent, Streetsboro and Ravenna reach agreement on Drug Task Force lawsuit
The cities of Kent, Streetsboro and Ravenna have reached an agreement with the county over the value of property retained by the Portage County sheriff when he withdrew his agency from a joint drug task force in 2021.
‘Have your alerts on’: Here’s how Portage County communities keep residents informed and safe
In late October, an old valve failed as the Village of Hiram took down its old water tower after a new one was added. This could have potentially contaminated local water.
Sponsored: A guide to same-day sick care visits
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Getting sick is never fun. Whether a sore throat, runny nose or skin rash, you don’t want to wait days to see a doctor. That’s where same-day sick care visits come in handy. These visits allow you see a provider quickly, treat minor illnesses and get back to feeling your best.
One for the Books: It isn’t easy being female
Oh, the miseries women in history have gone through, just because of biology. Check out these wonderful historical novels.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 11-12
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Apparent change to jail release policy raises safety concerns for former inmates and residents
On Nov. 21, Judge Laurie Pittman drove along Infirmary Road, eyes anxiously scanning the ditches for what she hoped she wouldn’t find.
Options are sparse in Portage County for those who need refuge from the cold
With outside temps expected to drop into the teens Wednesday, Dec. 11, and stay there until a relative warming trend hits Friday, Dec. 13, Shepherd’s House is readying its warming center: the only one that exists in Portage County.
Affordability, accessibility among housing concerns in Portage County
As housing concerns in Northeast Ohio rise, Portage County leaders are organizing to address affordable housing, employment and accessibility.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 9-10
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Hope Town Ohio is opening new Level 1 recovery home for men
Hope Town Ohio, a recovery organization located in Windham, is transitioning its 13-bed Level 2 women’s recovery house into a Level 1 recovery house for men.
County roundup: Windham wins Land Bank grant, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram, Mantua and Nelson
Windham Township was successful in getting a grant obtained by the Portage County Land Bank to have the structure at 9092 state Route 303 razed and the property cleaned up.
Photo tour: Scenes from Kent’s Festival of Lights 2024
Photographer Pete Kenworthy captured all the fun at the Festival of Lights in downtown Kent on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Ohio Outdoors: Your guide to buying real Christmas trees
- Julie Watson.
It’s that time of year when people are decorating for the holidays. It’s estimated that only around 23% of homes displaying Christmas trees will choose the real thing.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 6-8
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The Portager: Dec. 9, 2024
- Ben Wolford.
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Analysis: Precinct-level election results reflect the county’s political differences
The east/west, rural/urban, Republican/Democratic split of Portage County was far more evident in November’s election results than in those for the propositions voted on last year, according to an analysis of precinct-level voting data.
Legislative update: Pavliga uses her lame duck session to target pronouns
Welcome to the Portager’s legislative round-up, which will regularly track what Portage County lawmakers are doing in Washington and in Columbus.
Two Portage County agencies are pushing back on their budget allocations for 2025
Anticipating they will have just over $68 million in resources, Portage County’s commissioners are deep into their annual task of determining which department gets what.
Sponsored: University Hospitals Portage Medical Center Caregivers Work to Restore Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
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An important part of cancer care is helping patients restore physical abilities diminished by the disease.