- Sally Kelly.
April is National Volunteer Month. I do not know when this designation began, but I did read that Benjamin Franklin initiated the first volunteer fire department in Philadelphia. I remember that John F. Kennedy asked us to “ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent City Council’s continuing struggle with its political ward boundaries took another turn March 20, when Mayor Jerry Fiala cast the deciding vote to accept a set of maps Community Development Director Bridget Susel had created.
Aurora City Council gave final approval March 25 to a conditional zoning certificate for a 10-foot-wide hike-and-bike trail to be sited along the former Norfolk Southern Railroad property.
Kent City Council recently amended its noise ordinance to allow radios, stereos and musical instruments to be played outdoors in the city’s designated outdoor refreshment area.
- Kathy Baker.
Eight deer accept the dinner invitation, each arrayed in their best bib and tucker. They gather in the clearing just as dusk begins to settle over the trees and sky, like a soft blanket enveloping a sleeping child.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The Portager’s call for more local inventors hit paydirt. Thanks to our readers, here are a few more names and inventions rooted in Portage County:
Atwater Township’s Clean-up Days will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 3 and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4 at Town Hall at 1219 state Route 183.
Waterloo Local Schools K-12 campus in Atwater is undergoing a major upgrade in its lighting system.
Our Beagle Boy Cletus turned 11 in October and has been with us for eight years now. And he seems to be channeling the ghost of our boy Duke more and more all the time. The two boys never met, Dukie died about six months before Cletus came to live with us.
- Ryan Lind.
Vice Chair Sue Fields called a near-capacity room to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Tensions were elevated due to recent social media content regarding Joe’s Barbecue.
- Ryan Lind.
Dennis Cardello, a 40-year resident of Mumford Road, spoke for several minutes regarding traffic patterns on Mumford, citing county traffic statistics as listed in The Portager.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The closure of a Brimfield BBQ stand has sparked rumors and speculation, as well as rapidly changing township regulations.
Countywide turnout in the May 19 primary election tallied at 25.24% of registered voters, a bit lower than usual for a presidential primary election, county Board of Elections Director Faith Lyon said.
- Cathy Klein.
With Easter just around the corner, there is another coloring contest being held at Pettigrew Feed and Hardware for kids ages 2 to 10 years old. The age categories will be as follows: 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 6, 7 to 8 and 9 to 10 years old. All entries are due by Friday, March 29 at 6 p.m. and winners will be notified Saturday, March 30 by 5 p.m. Coloring pages are available at the front counter and […]
- Ann Taft.
A new program is starting at Renaissance Family Center on April 8 — Running 2Bwell. It will meet on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. It’s a group program on using running or walking to help you deal with stress, boost your mood, increase your energy, reduce cravings, improve sleep and improve memory! This is a national organization with programs across the country. It originally started in Ohio. There are also groups in Kent. The group is free and open to all. […]
- Staff Report.
Georgia A. Smith Georgia A Smith, age 91, of Ravenna, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Read more Constance Marie Reedy Constance Marie Reedy, age 91, of Ravenna, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Read more Larry D. Banks Larry D. Banks, 67, of Tallmadge, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side. Read more Edward Westerfield Edward Westerfield, age 87 of Aurora, OH, formerly […]
Incumbent county commissioner Tony Badalamenti will not serve another term after this fall’s election, having lost his primary campaign to his Republican challenger, Jill L. Crawford, in a very close race.