Round Two: An update on how Kent State’s Olympians are doing
- Tom Hardesty.
Checking in on how our three Kent State Olympians are doing at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris …
New Kent symphony celebrates the music of video games
- Luke Jenkins.
Mario and Luigi hats dot the stage. A conductor waves the baton in a themed blazer. Large crescendos of the Super Mario Bros. theme echoed last May through the Maltz Performing Arts Center at Case Western Reserve University. The Video Game Symphony, based in Kent, has been playing popular tunes from games like these since being founded in 2023.
Aurora approves new ambulance purchase, road resurfacing and more
City councils hold the purses that taxpayer dollars fill and must decide how to spend the contents. Aurora City Council approved a number of bills during its July 22 meeting
Been There, Done That: Making the most of yard sale season and furniture wrestling
Finances caused Dave and me to severely limit our yard sale excursions last summer. Not so this year, although we are a bit pickier and not just hitting every single one that pops up. We especially like church/school rummage sales. Many have gone to the bag system — they give you a bag and charge $3-5 for anything you can cram in it.
Portage County obituaries for July 31-Aug. 1
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Portage County obituaries for July 29-30
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Proposed short-term rental regulations back to Mantua planning commission
Mantua’s attempt to regulate short-term rentals has stalled, with residents expressing concern over lengths of rentals and special circumstances.
A new wedding and events venue is almost ready to open in Nelson Township
- Jeremy Brown.
A 175-year-old timber frame building that once served as a church, a school gymnasium and, more recently, a general store and a bakery, is in the final phases of restoration before its official opening as Nelson Township’s new wedding and events venue: Bella Dawn Events.
Senior Life: How to avoid internet scams
- Sally Kelly.
The new Consumer Reports magazine is out! One of their feature stories is about computer safety. I know we have all heard about seniors being the easiest folks to scam. Personally I have been hacked several times and I still do not really understand how it happens… but my family assures me I am doing something wrong or it would not be happening!
Aurora lottery for deer archery hunting opens Aug. 1
To thin the herd, protect landscaping plants and reduce deer-vehicle collision, the city of Aurora is accepting lottery entries for deer archery hunting on designated areas of city property.
Op-ed: Why doesn’t Aurora have a downtown?
Driving through the “center of town” have you ever taken the time to gaze upon Aurora’s “village green,” the grassy area in front of The Church in Aurora and town hall?
County roundup: Fire and EMS levy coming to Charlestown ballots, plus news from Paris and Rootstown
Charlestown Township is putting a 5-mill levy on the November ballot for its fire and EMS.
Letter to the editor: Support sustainability over aesthetics
I am writing in response to the article “Streetsboro’s solar moratorium still on hold” published on July 24. While I do not reside in Streetsboro, I am a public school teacher in Portage County, and my parents live in a township within the county. They are currently navigating challenges with their HOA to install solar panels on their roof. The HOA’s resistance, based on aesthetic and curbside appeal concerns, mirrors the apprehensions expressed by some in Streetsboro.
Portage County obituaries for July 26-28
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Davey Elementary PTO fundraising for more accessible play spaces
Davey Elementary School has three playground areas, but they are so inaccessible that some children with special needs miss out on their daily recess time. If they can even get to the play areas, these children often sit on the sidelines, watching as their peers enjoy unstructured time, games and laughter.
Around Ravenna: Safer Futures is gearing up for Hope in a Handbag fundraiser, plus more news and events
- Angie Reedy.
Safer Futures is having its 14th annual “Hope in a Handbag” fundraiser. It will be held from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 228 Gougler Ave., Kent.
Round Two: Kent State athletes to compete in Paris Olympics
- Tom Hardesty.
The Kent State University athletic program has a long and rich history with the Olympic Games. And when the 2024 Summer Olympics get underway today in Paris, the Golden Flashes will once again be well represented.
Portage County obituaries for July 24-25
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we lost in Portage County
Streetsboro’s solar moratorium still on hold
Streetsboro’s proposed one-year moratorium on residential, business and large-scale solar electric generation facilities has hit a snag, with City Council sending the legislation back to the committee level.
Child endangerment charge dropped against Mantua police officer
A criminal charge against a Mantua police officer has been dropped, with the prosecution saying one of its essential witnesses is unavailable due to medical reasons.