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There is a land where nobody smiles. I’ve been there. My family fled from there.

As a proud resident of Aurora and a parent of three children who have participated in numerous interscholastic activities, I’ve had the opportunity to observe over 40 high schools in the last five years.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Kent State University has long had an undergraduate literary magazine, but it lacked a graduate, student-run publication.

In direct response to perceived voter intimidation, some local organizations are taking literal steps to support area voters.

A year ago at this time, I wrote about the trials and tribulations of the 2.5 years I spent working in animal care.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Shortly before sunset on Aug. 31, several Ravenna Thunderbirds RC Modelers Club members filled the skies with remote controlled aircrafts of varying sizes and models. The meeting continued after dark, thanks to colorful LED strip lighting attached to the planes.

Republican Jill Crawford and Democrat Carmen Lisa Laudato are squaring off to serve as Portage County commissioner.

Portage County has its own presidential candidate in a retired postal worker who lives in Aurora.

The Portage County prosecutor’s office has decided not to pursue a Deerfield Township employee’s allegation that a trustee had repeatedly subjected him to sexual harassment.

The 27th annual Rootstown Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Community EXPO will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at NEOMED’s NEW Center at 4209 state Route 44.

An enduring virtue of the cities, towns, and villages across America is the willingness of their voters to tax themselves to support their schools. Without such support, financial and otherwise, a community’s schools cannot reach their full potential to benefit each year’s students.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Kent City Council unanimously approved a resolution this week affirming that the right to vote is a fundamental democratic principle protected by law, and every citizen deserves to participate in elections free from intimidation or coercion.

The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that staff surveys Crestwood Local Schools distributed are public records and must be provided to anyone who wants to see them.

October is almost over; can you believe it? Lately, I have been feeling a sense of restlessness. Perhaps you feel autumn-restlessness, too? It’s like we’re collectively waiting to exhale.

Edinburg United Church hosted 59 kids for Vacation Bible School this past August. There were 40 volunteers helping kids craft, sing, play games and dive into Scripture while exploring a friendship with God with a scuba theme.

Jon Barber is running for sheriff. This man was fired by Portage County commissioners because he couldn’t lead and didn’t get along with others — per one of the commissioners that fired him.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County