Legislative Update: Locally sponsored bill on spousal rape heads to governor’s desk
A bill that would remove spousal exceptions from Ohio’s laws on rape and other sexual offenses has passed the House and Senate and now goes to Gov. Mike DeWine.
Ravenna’s Vino and Van Gogh party raises funds for Art on Main
- Jeremy Brown.
It was an art and hors d’oeuvre-enriched environment at Ravenna’s Vino and Van Gogh patron party in Art Bowen’s 10,000-square-foot historic sewing factory turned home/motorcycle garage.
County roundup: Community support to Windham, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram, Mantua and Nelson
Regarding the recent tornado in Windham Township, there have been a lot of community efforts to help with the damage.
Roosevelt students plant native sycamore for Arbor Day celebration
- Tom Hardesty.
Students with Kent Roosevelt High School’s Forestry and Landscape Management program recently received some valuable on-the-job training — and helped Ohio regain a little of itself in the process.
Portage County obituaries for April 26-28
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Plans to add new assisted living facilities in Kent, Streetsboro move forward
As America’s baby boomer generation ages, assisted living facilities are in increasing demand. Kent and Streetsboro are each gaining facilities: Kent, on South Water Street, and Streetsboro, at Market Square Drive and Route 43.
Legislative Roundup: Aid package signed by Biden finds agreement among local reps, split among senators
Ohio’s U.S. senators split on a foreign aid package that will be key to sending weapons and equipment to war-torn Ukraine this week.
Op-ed: The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Southern Portage County
- Submitted.
Too much month left at the end of your money? Unexpected expenses? Maybe the St. Vincent de Paul Society can help.
The Battleground is launching a Davey Tree Double IPA and taking on ‘tree equity’ problem
Keeping the community’s celebration of Earth Day going, the Davey Tree Expert Co. and The Battleground restaurant in Kent have teamed up to offer a Davey Tree Double IPA.
Round Two: Braving the great outdoors to get the story
- Tom Hardesty.
With 2024 marking my 30-year anniversary of covering sports in Portage County, I figured I’d take a walk down memory lane and look back at the years I spent covering high school track and field (and cross country, too, since it’s pretty much the same coaches and athletes). The stories are endless, but I thought I’d cull a few of my favorites for Round Two.
Portage County obituaries for April 24-25
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Portage County glamping, now with alpacas
- Jeremy Brown.
Bell tent glamping — or glamourous camping — has become a popular pastime among campers who want to experience nature with comfortable beds, nightstands and coffee tables.
Around Windham: Tornado debrief, plus events coming up this spring
- Ann Taft.
Wow! The Windham area was hit by a violent storm/tornado! I am very blessed; my houses and buildings are fine.
Senior Life: Older American Month events nearby in May
- Sally Kelly.
The Federal Administration for Community Living has designated May as Older American Month. They have made this designation “to encourage our neighbors across the nation to prioritize meaningful relations, connecting older Americans with local services such as transportation, and to encourage older adults to engage in community events, social clubs and to volunteer.”
Portage County obituaries for April 22-23
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Disaster relief fund formed to help Windham recover from tornado damage
- Tom Hardesty.
Windham Township continues to deal with the aftermath of the EF-1 tornado that ripped through farm and residential areas April 17. The storm damaged numerous homes and displaced families. You can help the community recover.
County roundup: Spring cleaning and food drive in Mogadore, plus news from Atwater and Suffield
Mogadore’s annual Shred Day and Food Drive will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4 in the police department parking lot at 135 S. Cleveland Ave. Fitting Tax & Financial is sponsoring the event. Non-perishable food items will be accepted. The food will be donated to charity.
One for the Books: The world’s on fire!
Wildfires are affecting us all now, even here in Northeast Ohio. Last summer the smoke from the Canadian fires drifted down to our airspace, setting off alerts to take caution and stay indoors. Around the world, heat waves have made people miserable, and not having air-conditioning is becoming a threat to life. What’s going on? “Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World” by John Vaillant is the account of the Fort McMurray Fire of May 2016 in Alberta, […]
Portage County obituaries for April 19-21
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Tornado strikes Windham, leaving some residents homeless but no one hurt
- Jeremy Brown.
In just minutes, a tornado decimated a Windham neighborhood Wednesday evening, and it was over before some residents even made it to the basement.