Documenters: Aurora City Council meeting for March 11, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin delivered a report on the Maple Lane water line replacement.
Portage County obituaries for March 11-12
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Portage Crisis Center expansion expected to begin by fall
- Jeremy Brown.
The Portage Crisis Center is undergoing an expansion to increase housing for patients and broaden the center’s reach in an effort to help children and adults with mental illness, as well as provide first responders with more efficient means to manage crises.
County roundup: Palmyra Fire Department preps for Easter egg hunt fundraiser, plus news from Edinburg, Paris and Rootstown
The annual community Easter egg hunt, a fundraiser for the Palmyra Fire Department, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at Palmyra Park on State Route 225. There will be games, candy and prizes. Also, the Palmyra Fireflies, which is the ladies auxiliary for the fire department, will sell donuts, coffee and hot chocolate.
Kent City Council approves signs, renovations and farmers’ market lease, plus more news from the March 6 meeting
During a special March 6 council meeting, Kent city leaders unanimously granted the city’s Community Development Department emergency authorization to review zoning and building permits for two downtown projects.
Proposed hike-and-bike trail in Kent takes another step toward construction
During a special March 6 Kent City Council session, city leaders greenlighted the way for a proposed hike and bike trail that will run partly over another city’s water line.
Documenters: Nelson Township Trustees meeting for March 6, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
Trustee Joe Leonard inquired about the status of E-Check in Portage County, a subject of interest for Pavliga. She has previously taken her opposition to E-Check all the way to Washington
Documenters: Windham Township Trustees meeting for March 7, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
Windham Township TrusteesMarch 7, 20246 p.m. Attendance Dan Burns ChairRich Gano Vice ChairBrian Miller TrusteeCasey Timmons Fiscal Officer Documenter’s Notes Chair Dan Burns called the meeting to order and led a crowd of 10 citizens in the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were approved. Expenditures and other financials were unavailable due to an internet outage at Fiscal Officer Casey Timmons’ office. Burns gave Windham Village Mayor Mac Cunningham the floor. Cunningham reported that block cameras have been installed at the corners […]
Portage County obituaries for March 8-10
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Hardesty: How I discovered you can get paid to write about sports
- Tom Hardesty.
March 4 marked 30 years since the day I was hired at the Record-Courier.
By the numbers: nearly 80% of Portage County voters aren’t Republicans or Democrats – this election, at least
In a political climate marked by increasing discord, most Portage County residents have opted out, at least for primary polling.
2024 solar eclipse in Kent: Road closures, events and safety tips if you plan to watch
The big eclipse is coming, and that means more than temporary darkness.
Documenters: Brimfield Township Trustees meeting for March 6, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
After nearly fifteen minutes of debate, the trustees tabled the change of height from 40 to 60 feet. Several ideas were discussed, including conditional approval contingent on fire department approval.
Portage County obituaries for March 6-7
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Jeff Miller: Introducing a new column, and a close look at homelessness in Portage County
- Jeff Miller.
With my time here, I want to focus on and draw attention to the people that make Portage County special — this week, specifically, those helping folks who face the challenge of having nowhere to call a home of their own.
Around Ravenna: New Jo Jo Festival comes to downtown Ravenna
- Angie Reedy.
Main Street Ravenna, in collaboration with Ravenna High School’s Civics class, will host the newly created JoJo Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. April 26 in downtown Ravenna.
Submitted: Polling location parking plan for Ravenna precincts 3A and 4A
- Submitted.
The Portage County Board of Elections would like to advise Ravenna voters who live in the Ravenna City 3A and Ravenna City 4A precincts who vote at Reed Memorial Library, that on Election Day the Reed Memorial Library parking lot will not be available due to construction.
Portage County obituaries for March 4-5
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent’s new ward maps still in progress, won’t be on ballot
Kent City Council has so far decided not to decide how many people should populate each of the city’s six wards, and recently pulled a ballot measure that would have instead let voters make that decision.
County roundup: Hiram board position opens, plus news from Garrettsville, Mantua and Windham
The implementation of a police officer-held speed camera was the main topic at a public forum Feb. 22 at Hiram College. Trevor Elkins from Targeting Solutions had a question-and-answer session with residents regarding the startup of the speed camera.