Portage county runners briefly join cross-country ‘Forrest Gump’
Two Atwater women participated in a real-life Forrest Gump run Friday, April 12, when they joined U.S. Navy lieutenant Paul Johnson on his cross-country run.
Kent City Council approves new ward maps
After months of debate, Kent City Council on Wednesday, April 17, approved new ward maps that will be effective with the 2025 primary elections.
Kent officials ask packed crowd for patience on marijuana zoning rules
Kent residents pressured city council Wednesday, April 17, to lift its moratorium on adult-use cannabis operators, testing labs and individuals required by the state to be licensed, but city leaders are still pressing the pause button.
Op-ed: Council Member Chris Hook weighs in on marijuana conversation
I really appreciated the packed house at Wednesday’s Kent City Council meeting. Thanks to many many folks who came to speak in support of recreational weed in Kent. It was inspiring, especially to see many generations represented in the room. But I’d like to unpack the issue because, unfortunately, there was a lot of misinformation flying around that I feel needs addressed.
Portage County obituaries for April 17-18
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Hardesty: Across the track and onto the field to ‘find Don Faix’
- Tom Hardesty.
I never knew the ride I was about to take when I received my first high school track and field coverage assignment at the Record-Courier.
Mogadore employee accused of stealing $88,796 from village
For the second time in less than a decade, a Village of Mogadore employee has been accused of theft in office.
Kent marijuana business impatient with moratorium, but city council asks for patience
Ohio voters approved Issue 2 in November’s general election, but there’s still nowhere in Kent to legally purchase recreational marijuana.
Around Charlestown: Eclipse party and more recaps from the early days of spring
What do you do when a once in a lifetime event is happening? You plan a party, right? That’s exactly what I did! An eclipse party!
Around Edinburg: Pirate Day, spring cleanup and more events coming up soon
- Cathy Klein.
The first-ever Pirate Community Day is almost here. Come to Southeast High School at 8423 Tallmadge Rd. on Tuesday, April 23 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Southeast track. The event begins at 4 p.m.
Portage County obituaries for April 15-16
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Documentary shows legacy of racism, still felt in McElrath and Skeels
- Jeremy Brown.
A recent film revealing the firsthand experiences of Black people who faced racism, segregation and poverty in the McElrath and Skeels neighborhoods of Ravenna during the 20th century will be screened in Kent this week.
County roundup: City of Ravenna to demolish old water tank, plus news from Ravenna Township and Aurora
City council received permission to advertise for bids to tear down the old water tank off state Route 14. A new water tank will be built and will hold a little less water and be raised off the ground.
Been There, Done That: The battle of the dog and the mouse
So we had a mouse in our house. I can’t stand it. I’m deathly afraid of mice. Horrified, mortified. That old line about they’re more afraid of you than you are of them is a just a load of hooey. For the most part, seeing a mouse isn’t how you know you have one.
Portage County obituaries for April 12-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent League of Women Voters confused, concerned about Facebook ban
Three weeks ago, Facebook disabled the Kent League of Women Voters page, leaving its members mystified.
Clerk of Courts candidate sues county commissioners for alleged Sunshine Law breach
Longtime political activist — and current Republican candidate for Portage County Clerk of Courts — Brian Ames is suing the county commissioners for an alleged breach of Ohio’s open meetings laws.
Op-ed: A painful accident with a dozen silver linings
After several chilly days, I thought I’d take advantage of some spring-like weather on the eve of our eagerly anticipated eclipse. My plan was to get in a 30-mile bike ride before setting up for an evening concert I’d helped organize. A few weeks ago, I bought a new pair of tires that promised high performance, combined with flat resistance. Everything seemed perfect.
Around Ravenna: All things spring
- Angie Reedy.
Big news – Karen’s Hair Design is relocating! Karen is moving her beauty salon to the Medical Arts Building at 6693 N. Chestnut St., across from Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna. She plans to move when remodeling is completed around May-ish.
Submitted: Streetsboro High School Honor Roll lists
- Submitted.
To be on the Excellence Roll, students must have earned a grade point average of 4.0 or above for the third nine weeks.