Portage County obituaries for Dec. 13-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Unsilent Night, a moving public performance, came to Kent for the first time
- Jeremy Brown.
In 1992, musician Phil Kline, who grew up in Northeast Ohio, created a participatory mobile sound sculpture inspired by portable electric instruments, boomboxes and Christmas caroling.
Around Garrettsville: Singing, theater and a special barbershop anniversary
The St. Ambrose choir is holding its Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at the church, located at 10692 Freedom St. in Garrettsville. Come out and listen to this angelic choir.
Been There, Done That: The last of the leaf blowing
Thankfully, leaf season is pretty well over for this year. The only thing we’re still playing with is the tree in front of our garage. It hasn’t completely changed yet. It didn’t even start turning until the beginning of November. The rest of them are all done. Yay.
Legislative Update: Marijuana legalization moves toward consensus in Ohio
Voters passed Issue 2 in the general election, so 30 days later — Dec. 7 — it technically became legal to possess, grow and buy recreational marijuana in Ohio.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 11-12
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Celebrating 10 years of holiday magic at Roosevelt’s Madrigal Dinner
- Jeremy Brown.
Traditional madrigal feast music filled the auditorium at Stanton Middle School on Dec. 8 and 9 for the Kent Roosevelt High School choral department’s 10th annual Madrigal Dinner.
County roundup: Paris Township gets a new bridge, plus news from Palmyra, Deerfield, Rootstown and Edinburg
The bridge by the corner of Newton Falls Road and Holcomb Road has been closed by Portage County until a new bridge is built. Brick barriers were put up on both sides.
Documenters: Nelson Township Trustees meeting for Dec. 6, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
Leonard suggested a temporary moratorium on cultivation, processing and retail distribution of adult-use cannabis per the suggestion of Ashland County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Tunnell. The trustees voted in favor of a three-month moratorium.
Documenters: Shalersville Township Trustees meeting for Dec. 5, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
An efficient trustee meeting followed a brief zoning update regarding occupancy at the Turnpike Commerce Center (TCC) on State Route 44.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 8-10
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Quick-thinking Hiram and Windham first responders saved teen’s life on the turnpike
Two members of the Windham Fire Department honored an Ohio State Highway Patrolman Dec. 7 for his contributions toward saving a teen’s life last summer on the Ohio Turnpike.
Palmyra hosting Whoville Feast for the community
The Grinch and Santa will square off in an epic battle on Dec. 16 at the Palmyra Township fire station, 3956 Route 225 in Diamond.
Palmyra United Methodist Church to take part in National Wreaths Across America Day
On Dec. 16, Palmyra United Methodist Church’s United Women of Faith will participate in National Wreaths Across America Day.
Round Two: Thinking of realistic resolutions
- Tom Hardesty.
New Year’s resolutions. Most of us make them — you’re probably considering some right now — but few of us stick to them for any appreciable length of time (admit it, you’re over/under is probably three weeks for any given resolution).
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 6-7
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Portage County’s special courts offer second chances: ‘It’s my happy place’
Portage County residents who run afoul of the law due to substance use or mental health issues have an alternative to prison, thanks to a trio of special courts established in recent years.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 4-5
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
One for the Books: Christmas stories for all ages
Ho Ho Ho! To get us all in the Christmas mood, here are a few holiday reads from three prolific authors.
Around Brimfield: A full summary of this month’s upcoming Christmas cheer
- Shirley Mars.
Recently, one of our daughters was lamenting that her 7-year-old was questioning if Santa was real, and she wasn’t sure how to answer. I was reminded of a quote credited to Edwin Osgood Grover: