- Jeremy Brown.
In 1955, George Hettinger began an illustrious career in the village of Aurora that spanned 53 years until his retirement. He served in several political capacities, including as mayor for three terms, and taught chemistry, biology and math at the Aurora schools along with his wife, Arlyn.
When temperatures plummet, Portage County’s unhoused population is left with diminishing options. For those unable to find warm shelter at night, the county offers exactly one resource: The Haven of Portage County.
“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” is presented by Curtains Up Theatre. It’s a mystery adapted by Jon Jory from four stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and permission by Playscripts.
The Charlestown Historical Society gathered recently for its annual Christmas party. The hostess for the evening was Patty Eskridge, the president, and her husband Jim Eskridge, former longtime Charlestown trustee.
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A resolution was passed to have the Portage County engineer move forward with the bid specs to pave the mile-long Rootstown Community Park road, which is currently made of gravel.
- Ryan Lind.
Council Member Tom Hardesty laid out potential plans for road repairs totaling an estimated $240,000; council approved Hardesty’s request to seek bids.
Aurora City Council on Jan. 8 approved the creation of two full-time management positions: an assistant director and a supervisor.
- Angie Reedy.
Wayne Enders will be the speaker for the Portage County Historical Society at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. His topic will be “Ravenna’s First 100 Years.” Light refreshments will be served; the program is free and open to the public. Donations will be appreciated.
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The Portage County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges against a Village of Mantua police officer, alleging she endangered her 5-year-old son by leaving him alone with a man previously convicted of sexual battery.
When Ohio voters opted to legalize recreational marijuana, Kent State was ready with a study program to meet the demand for jobs in the industry.
Portage County’s state representatives joined their Republican colleagues Jan. 10 in overriding Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of the bill that bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender students’ participation in sports.
- Shirley Mars.
Everyone is invited to attend the official grand opening of the Brimfield Library on Saturday, Jan. 20.
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- Ryan Lind.
A representative from the road department suggested filing a Lemon Law claim against a newer plow truck.
- Tom Hardesty.
Local nonprofits AxessPointe Community Health Centers and Family & Community Services have announced a merger between the two health-centered organizations, forming a partnership that is designed to enhance access to comprehensive healthcare, behavioral healthcare and social services across Portage, Summit, Trumbull and Mahoning counties. The merger took effect Jan. 1.
Butter up that popcorn: Theater movies are set to return to Aurora’s Barrington plaza.
- Staff Report.
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The Mantua Township “Historic District Boundary Increase” has been approved and is now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
