Around Ravenna: Soudils celebrate 50th anniversary, plus upcoming events
- Angie Reedy.
A 50th wedding anniversary party was held by Cliff and Denise Soudil on Oct. 4, 2025 – 50 years to the day of their wedding, Oct. 4, 1975.
Brimfield fiscal officer race: Golden’s bankruptcy spurred opponent to run
- Wendy DiAlesandro.
Appointed as Brimfield’s fiscal officer Aug. 1, Jasmine Golden holds a master’s degree in forensic and fraud accounting and has extensive experience in local government, nonprofit organization and educational accounting.
Around Edinburg: Halloween is closer than you think
- Cathy Klein.
Books a Go Go will have two more author events coming up, beginning with New York Times best-selling author Misty Wilson from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Her newest title is “Falling Like Leaves,” which is a young-adult romance. Books signed by the author will be available for purchase.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 13-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County roundup: Construction continues around Brimfield, plus news from Atwater, Mogadore and Randolph
- Roger Gordon.
Starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 26, the railroad crossing located between 3525 Gilchrist Rd. and 3575 Gilchrist Rd. in Mogadore will be closed for repairs.
Ohio’s Bats: Blood-suckers, or benevolent?
- Julie Watson.
It’s autumn, time for bonfires, Friday night football, and trick-or-treat. In October we celebrate all things spooky and frightening.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 10-12
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Restoration of VANTAGE employment funding a relief for local nonprofits
- Wendy DiAlesandro.
The loss of a single employee can make a huge difference. So when a handful of federally subsidized employees returned to their workplaces Oct. 6, their bosses indulged in a collective sigh of relief.
Your 2025 guide to fall in Portage County
- Lauren Cohen.
As we get further into the fall season, make some time for autumnal events this year. Use this guide to pick out your can’t-miss events around Portage County.
Rooted Ramblings: Fall cleanup– when less is more
- Master Gardener Volunteers.
With fall upon us and winter just around the corner, we begin to feel the urge to make everything outside neat and tidy so when spring arrives, we are ready.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 8-9
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Historic Hiram farm to become community center
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A historic Hiram farmstead is in the process of being revitalized to create a community-oriented volunteer education center. The center will feature instruction on eco-friendly living and will include hands-on programs on topics like growing heirloom apples, nut trees and other fruit crops, as well as making apple cider.
Around Randolph: Have your say in the future of the township
- Sandy Engle.
Staff members from Portage Soil and Water Conservation and Portage Parks have shared that it is important to monitor what is happening with zoning in your community because your input is important. In Randolph, there will be a public zoning meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Randolph Senior Center.
Senior Life: Scams, legal tips and more important info for seniors
- Sally Kelly.
A handful of seniors attended the Senior Forum on Sept. 11 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. This program was sponsored by Portage County Job and Family Services.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 6-7
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
New charity forms to support Aurora Food Pantry
- Lauren Cohen.
The Aurora VFW Post 2629 and the Knights of Columbus Council 14186 have been purchasing food for the Aurora Food Pantry for several years, donating over $36,000 of perishable food yearly as one of their community projects. But the need for assistance is growing.
County roundup: Aurora expands Geauga Lake property, plus news from Ravenna, Shalersville and Streetsboro
- Roger Gordon.
Aurora The City of Aurora purchased a bit more property to add to its park property at Geauga Lake. “Our new park that we’re building has a small residential street right along its border called Fairview Avenue,” Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin said. “We have, during the last year, purchased some property on Fairview, and council recently approved the city buying three vacant lots on Fairview. The lot with the house won’t close until next year.” This property will save the […]
Letter to the editor: My two cents on the Brimfield candidates forum
- Letter to the editor.
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. On Sept. 30 my wife and I attended the “Meet The Candidates” forum in Brimfield. I was impressed with a few of the candidates and not impressed with a few of the candidates. And one or two candidates […]
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 3-5
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala, 82, dies after three decades of service
- Margaret Lennox.
Kent’s longtime mayor, Jerry Fiala, who had served for more than a decade since his election in 2009, died Sept. 30 at the age of 82.