County roundup: Orange cones coming to Mogadore, plus news from Atwater and Suffield
Mogadore Village Council passed legislation to start the Herbert Street/Meadowridge Road infrastructure job in August.
Submitted: Donating and applying for aid after Windham tornado extended to Aug. 16
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It’s been several months since a tornado ripped through Windham impacting the lives of numerous Portage County residents. The needs in the area are still critical prompting the Portage Foundation and Portage County Emergency Management to extend the time to August 16 for collecting donations and for residents to apply for local disaster relief funds.
Portage County obituaries for July 12-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Windham teenage bodybuilder wins Northcoast Championships and gains a following
- Jeremy Brown.
Last December, Zoey St. John of Windham joined Dean Caputo’s Powerhouse Gym in Streetsboro with the intention of simply getting fit. But after she met her then soon-to-be coach, Cecilia Izaurieta, things changed.
Around Garrettsville: Time capsule opens, Curtains up Theatre opening night and more from Garrettsville
The Garrettsville Historical Society and Debbie Smith, Tim Smith and Denise Ellerhorst hosted the village’s recent Time Capsule Opening. With a stone note stating to open in 2024, they did just that. The time capsule was opened in front of a large crowd of people.
Portage County obituaries for July 10-11
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Southern Portage County marijuana laws explained: Part 3
With the passage of Issue 2 in November 2023, communities across the state have been enacting a wide range of regulations covering recreational and medical marijuana facilities.
Garrettsville time capsule opening reveals century-old newspapers
- Jeremy Brown.
Garrettsville revealed the contents of the time capsule buried in 1924, and Jeremy Brown captured photos of the items inside: a selection of local and regional newspapers.
Portage County Historical Society will hold a re-dedication event
- Lauren Cohen.
The Portage County Historical Society will host a re-dedication event for its Salmon Carter House Aug. 17.
Baker: Let your imagination run wild
- Kathy Baker.
A year or so ago, I asked my granddaughter Kate, then age four, to tell me a story. As she spoke, I was intrigued by how her imagination flows from one thought to another. She has no boundaries; she simply lets her mind take her wherever it wants! Her story starred her favorite stuffed animal, Fox, that I gave her when she was two. Ready?
Portage County obituaries for July 8-9
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Holden Elementary students learn about gardening year-round
Besides reading, writing and ‘rithmatic, students at Kent’s Holden Elementary School get regular gardening lessons.
County roundup: Ravenna Rocks heading downtown next month, plus news from Aurora, Shalersville and Streetsboro
Downtown Ravenna will host the annual Ravenna Rocks, an all-day concert that will also include a car show, cornhole contest and more, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. Bring the family out to experience this fun summertime event.
Letter to the editor: The need for improved fertility healthcare in Portage County
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. Portage County has a strong history of family farms. This is a point of pride in many of the communities across Portage County and helps maintain Northeast Ohio’s thriving food culture, including an impressive number of farmer’s markets […]
Portage County obituaries for July 4-7
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent speech-language pathology company adds feeding therapy to its services
- Lauren Cohen.
Talk On, an outpatient speech-language pathology company in Kent, recently began offering feeding therapy as another resource for the families they serve.
Been There, Done That: To teach an old beagle new tricks
Our Beagle Boy Cletus had a vet appointment coming up and for once I was kind of excited about it. For the past several visits, we were told he had gained weight and the doctor was unhappy — with us. Us — because Dave and I have the power to control Cletus’ eating habits. Or so you’d think.
Central Portage County marijuana laws explained: Part 2
Ohio voters in November approved Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. State officials got busy writing rules and regulations and haven’t finished the job yet.
Around Edinburg: Summer programs for kids and fire department expands with new hire
- Cathy Klein.
It’s that time of year again for Vacation Bible School, and Edinburg United Church will be holding theirs from 6 to 8 p.m. July 8 to 12. The program is for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade, and registration is free.