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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.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

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.

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.

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.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

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.

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.

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.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The road is clearing for Winking Lizard, Inc., which hopes to site a new restaurant in Streetsboro.

In front of three sold-out crowds, Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance brought the fiery topic of book bans and its effects on students and schools to campus Feb. 7-9 in “Trial by Fire,” a play written by the university’s own Eric Mansfield. Mansfield is assistant vice president for Kent State’s University Communications and Marketing.

During public comments, council reviewed an issue with a RITA filing by a community member who expressed concern that documentation that was turned into the village for taxes was lost and not processed to RITA.

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Aurora Community Theater for space at the city owned library building.

Ravenna native Mary Jo (Dunlavy) Cross will return to Ravenna on Sunday, Feb. 23 and present a program at the First United Methodist Church in Ravenna.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County