Voter guide 2023: In three-way Brimfield race, candidates emphasize keeping services at pace with growth
Trustee Sue Fields will face Bob Losey and write-in candidate James McKey.
Voter guide 2023: Shalersville trustee candidates focus on managing township industrial growth
Shalersville Township residents Jack Bias and Rich McIntyre are contending for township trustee to take the seat formerly held by John Kline, who did not file for re-election.
Voter guide 2023: Former zoning inspector challenges Alderman for Windham trustee
Trustee Brian Keith Miller is being challenged by Craig Alderman.
Around Charlestown: Happy birthday, Don and Shirley! Plus Halloween news and more
Don Jones celebrated his 80th birthday on Sept. 12. A party hosted by his wife Barbara and daughters Christy Kmetko and April Jones was held at his home. The 40 friends and relatives in attendance enjoyed dinner, reminiscing and a toast to Don. Guests of note were Tom and Pam Ward, who graduated from Tallmadge High School with Don. Don and Tom have been friends since first grade.
Letter to the editor: Supporting Portage parks doesn’t mean opposing Portage farms
This is an appeal to my friends who live in more rural, open quarters of Portage County. I understand that some see any expansion of the county Park District as removing agriculturally productive land from active farming. I appreciate that desire to protect farmland and preserve Portage County’s important farming way of life. And I’ve heard the argument that removing acreage from the tax roll shrinks the county’s overall real-estate tax revenue.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 20-22
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County leaders failed to find big solutions to close the transportation gap
Portage County leaders gathered again earlier this week for the second and possibly the final summit to address the problems plaguing the public transportation system.
Round Two: NBC held the Bucks hostage for $5.99 and Ohio paid the ransom
- Tom Hardesty.
So, how about those Buckeyes! They looked great in that 41-7 win at Purdue last Saturday, didn’t they?
Voter guide 2023: Interim Palmyra trustee seeks to keep the job
Interim trustee Ricky Bennett and Robin Tittel are squaring off for trustee in Palmyra this November.
Voter guide 2023: Longtime trustee Festa faces a challenge in Mantua Township
Township resident Paul Moore is challenging Trustee John Festa for the position of Mantua Township trustee in the November 2023 race.
Voter guide 2023: Three contestants seek position on Deerfield Board of Trustees
Deerfield Township Trustee Mark Bann is being challenged by Stephanie Barringer and Laura Lindberg in the November 2023 election.
Voter guide 2023: Atwater’s Kovacich faces a challenge for trustee seat
Trustee John Kovacich faces an opponent in Dale A. Wiley in this year’s election.
Around Windham: An important benefit dinner, Browns tickets and more Windham news
- Ann Taft.
There will be a spaghetti benefit dinner for 14-year-old Cairo Serenity Svonavec on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Windham Community Center; the dinner is sponsored by the Windham American Legion.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 18-19
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Voter guide 2023: Aurora, Ravenna and Mogadore schools are asking for money to avoid cuts to programs
Voters in several county school districts will be voting on additional levies, which almost always represent a tax increase.
Southeast school district pulled its levy from the November ballot, citing state lawmakers
Voters in the Southeast Local Schools district will not see Issue 26 on the November ballot after a unanimous Oct. 9 decision by the district’s board of education.
Atwater / Brimfield / Charlestown / Franklin / Mantua / Palmyra / Randolph / Rootstown / Streetsboro / Suffield
Voter guide 2023: Multiple townships and schools are seeking renewal levies to continue emergency services and more
Voters in Portage County may see some renewal levies on their November ballots.
Voter guide 2023: Three Portage County communities have replacement levies on the ballot
Voters in Randolph, Hiram Township and Sugar Bush Knolls will see replacement levies on their ballots.
Around Edinburg: Work with the Board of Elections, attend a spaghetti dinner, trunk or treat and more
- Cathy Klein.
I recently took the training to be a Precinct Election Official, and the Board of Elections is still looking for people to help out in the November General Election.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 16-17
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County