Portage County obituaries for June 3-4
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Around Brimfield: Help a neighbor fighting cancer, plan for summer events and more
- Shirley Mars.
Has anyone ever actually won an argument with a 4-year-old? One morning this past week, I was driving our little grandson to our home to spend the day. I was excited about a program at the library that I was sure he would enjoy. The conversation went as follows:
County roundup: Road work coming to Palmyra, plus news from Edinburg, Franklin, Paris and Rootstown
Palmyra The Palmyra Township Trustees approved the township’s 2024 chip-and-seal project for 5.5 miles of roads. The roads that will be done are Scotts Corners Road, Henderson Road, two sections of Whippoorwill Road and some roads in West Cemetery. Melway Paving will do the job. “It should be done by the end of September,” township Chair Tom Grund said. The two batting cages at Palmyra Park were recently concreted. The batting cages are used by the Palmyra Softball League. “Some […]
Portage Animal Protective League is seeking more foster parents after influx of pets
Having taken in 27 sick, injured and abandoned kittens and cats in the past week, the Portage Animal Protective League is looking for caring foster parents.
Baker: Finding the humor in everything
- Kathy Baker.
As I grow older, I find that I take humor to the extreme. You might say I take seriously the concept of NOT taking things too seriously. Some of my friends and family have referred to my humor as “outrageous,” “crazy,” “offbeat” or “weird,” and those are the kinder comments. But for me, life works best and is most enjoyable — no matter what is going on — if I can find humor in everything… and I do mean everything.
Portage County obituaries for May 31-June 2
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Mantua looks to regulate short-term rentals with max stays and occupancy
The village of Mantua is considering regulations on short-term rentals, including but not limited to those listed on Airbnb, HomeToGo, Vacasa and Vrbo.
Senior Life: Ways to enjoy the outdoors this spring and early summer
- Sally Kelly.
It’s raining, the flowers are blooming, and the bees are everywhere (at least at our place). It is time to venture outside again. When the sun is out, it feels so good to just stop and sit down and enjoy it!
Kira’s Sweet Bakes re-opens in Mantua, now with an in-house kitchen
- Lauren Cohen.
For years, Kira Crawford has dreamed of owning her own “teeny, tiny bake shop.”
Kent’s Art and Wine Festival is June 1
Main Street Kent’s annual Art & Wine Festival is set for 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 1. The event features more than 50 artists, 13 Ohio wineries, eight live music performances and many food trucks. Admission to the downtown fest is free, and wine tasting tickets will be available for sale. Valid IDs are required.
Portage County obituaries for May 29-30
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Palmyra Historical Society online auction will restore 19th century tombstones
The Palmyra Historical Society is launching an online fundraiser to continue its work of restoring the township’s oldest grave markers.
County roundup: Garrettsville gears up for Summerfest, plus news from Hiram, Mantua and Nelson
The annual Garrettsville Summerfest will be Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30 on Main Street at the intersection of State Route 82 and State Route 88.
Portage County obituaries for May 24-28
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Streetsboro begins hearings for the city’s marijuana dispensary regulations
Streetsboro officials were all ears May 20, but not one person showed up to speak at a public hearing regarding the city’s plan to regulate marijuana dispensaries and businesses selling unregulated psychoactive substances.
Letter to the editor: Why do schools only celebrate college-bound graduates?
Let’s take a moment to recognize the all the graduates who aren’t the star athletes, or the college-bound scholars. The kids who work really hard and yet never feel the spotlight.
Round Two: Reflections from Omaha Beach, June 5, 2002
- Tom Hardesty.
A stiff breeze whipped off the English Channel as its waves angrily crashed ashore behind me.
Ravenna plans birthday bash for 225th anniversary celebration
- Tom Hardesty.
Ravenna’s 225th Anniversary Celebration will take place Saturday, June 8, and it’s actually a two-for-one deal: The birthday bash will be held in conjunction with Main Street Ravenna’s Art on Main event, a free art and music festival that will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Ravenna.
Portage County obituaries for May 22-23
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Playground improvements are coming to Hiram’s Jagow Park
The village recently received a $130,296 Community Development Block Grant to make the park’s playground surface ADA-compliant and to create a pathway from the accessible parking area to the playground.