Portage County obituaries for April 1-2
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County roundup: Hiram launches Village Pass to connect town and gown, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Nelson, Mantua and Windham
The Village of Hiram recently launched the Village Pass, a collaboration between the village and Hiram College.
Around Brimfield: On the Joe’s controversy (and the best pizza in the world)
- Shirley Mars.
It is no secret that Joe’s Barbecue has great food. I am one of his customers and am excited to see a “brick and mortar” restaurant on that corner someday.
Annual South End garden blessing to be held April 7 in Kent
The Thomas-Anderson Memorial Garden, one of four endeavors of Kent’s Historic South End Association, will be the site of the annual garden blessing from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 7 at 1110 Walnut St., Kent.
Portage County obituaries for March 29-April 1
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Rep. Pavliga highlights housing resources after winter summit
In the wake of an affordable housing summit State Rep. Gail Pavliga held in January, she is working with local agencies to ensure staff and applicants know about various programs and grants.
Senior Life: Volunteer groups for retirees
- Sally Kelly.
April is National Volunteer Month. I do not know when this designation began, but I did read that Benjamin Franklin initiated the first volunteer fire department in Philadelphia. I remember that John F. Kennedy asked us to “ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”
Portage County obituaries for March 27-28
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent City Council may have a solution to its ward map problem in sight
Kent City Council’s continuing struggle with its political ward boundaries took another turn March 20, when Mayor Jerry Fiala cast the deciding vote to accept a set of maps Community Development Director Bridget Susel had created.
Plans for Aurora hike-and-bike trail move forward
Aurora City Council gave final approval March 25 to a conditional zoning certificate for a 10-foot-wide hike-and-bike trail to be sited along the former Norfolk Southern Railroad property.
Kent to allow outdoor music in DORA
Kent City Council recently amended its noise ordinance to allow radios, stereos and musical instruments to be played outdoors in the city’s designated outdoor refreshment area.
Kathy Baker: A community dinner
- Kathy Baker.
Eight deer accept the dinner invitation, each arrayed in their best bib and tucker. They gather in the clearing just as dusk begins to settle over the trees and sky, like a soft blanket enveloping a sleeping child.
Portage County obituaries for March 25-26
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Inventors of Portage County: Making lots of locks, drink dispensers and more
The Portager’s call for more local inventors hit paydirt. Thanks to our readers, here are a few more names and inventions rooted in Portage County:
County roundup: New restaurants coming to Brimfield, plus news from Atwater, Mogadore and Suffield
Atwater Township’s Clean-up Days will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 3 and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4 at Town Hall at 1219 state Route 183.
Students from Maplewood Career Center help light Waterloo
Waterloo Local Schools K-12 campus in Atwater is undergoing a major upgrade in its lighting system.
Been There, Done That: Old tricks for new dogs
Our Beagle Boy Cletus turned 11 in October and has been with us for eight years now. And he seems to be channeling the ghost of our boy Duke more and more all the time. The two boys never met, Dukie died about six months before Cletus came to live with us.
Documenters: Brimfield Township Trustees meeting for March 20, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
Vice Chair Sue Fields called a near-capacity room to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Tensions were elevated due to recent social media content regarding Joe’s Barbecue.
Documenters: Hiram Township Trustees meeting for March 19, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
Dennis Cardello, a 40-year resident of Mumford Road, spoke for several minutes regarding traffic patterns on Mumford, citing county traffic statistics as listed in The Portager.
Portage County obituaries for March 22-24
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County