Around Brimfield: A vote for kindness, plus news from Brimfield and beyond
- Shirley Mars.
Political campaigning is in full swing, complete with attack ads making disparaging accusations, whether they be true or not, who can tell.
Portage County obituaries for March 1-3
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Streetsboro approves funding for temporary stage, road resurfacing program and more
Streetsboro City Council on Feb. 26 approved a $6,495 contract with Rock The House Entertainment Group to provide a temporary stage for this year’s Streetsboro Family Days celebration. The previous stage was dismantled about five years ago when it fell into disrepair.
Aurora mayor highlights a decade of accomplishments in State of the City speech
In her 11th State of the City address, Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin celebrated a decade of accomplishments and looked forward to even more.
Aurora schools superintendent highlights wins, promotes levy in State of the City event
As one of two headliners at Aurora’s Feb. 21 State of the City event, Aurora schools Superintendent Michael Roberto highlighted the district’s achievements and looked forward to even more.
Round Two: Chrissy Motz raises goal-busting amount for Special Olympics Ohio
- Tom Hardesty.
Chrissy Motz didn’t need to jump into freezing water to make a huge splash for the Special Olympics of Ohio.
Portage County obituaries for Feb. 28-29
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Retired Aurora Rev. Kevin Michael Horak reflects on a life of service
- Jeremy Brown.
Since Rev. Kevin Michael Horak began serving The Church in Aurora in 1981, he performed 499 baptisms, 489 confirmations, 547 weddings, 358 sermons and 505 funerals, as well as constructed several programs for youths and adults, including an intergenerational and leadership development program, the first of its kind at the church.
Aurora City Council grants tax credit to Atlas Cinemas, authorizes road resurfacing
Aurora City Council on Feb. 26 granted a four-year, $200,000 tax credit to Atlas Cinema Barrington LLC, which is soon to open a 10-screen movie theater in Barrington Plaza.
Kent mourns Grazers co-owner Carl Bauer and raising funds to support his restaurant
- Tom Hardesty.
The Kent business community is coming together in solidarity to help one of its own.
Senior Life: Learn about medical guardians and a statewide discount program
- Sally Kelly.
I recently had the opportunity to speak with a local group of Public Employee Retirees who had invited me to speak on “Aging in Portage County Today.” They also invited my husband, Allen, to come and share information about the Medical Guardian Program, which he coordinates for the Auxiliary of University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.
Portage County obituaries for Feb. 26-27
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County roundup: Mogadore prepares for infrastructure updates, plus news from Atwater, Brimfield, Randolph and Suffield
Mogadore Village Council will be bringing legislation to take bids for the replacement of water lines, sanitary sewer lines and new pavement for sidewalks for the Herbert Street extension between Marion Avenue and Meadowridge Road and also for Meadowridge Road from Herbert Street south to the Springfield Township line.
Around Windham: Talkin’ baseball already?
- Ann Taft.
Windham Schools were selected as a 2023 “Fields of Excellence” Award winner by Pioneer Athletics. More than 9,000 places applied and Windham was one of six selected from Ohio, including three schools, two minor league teams and one university.
Letter to the editor: Support Aurora education at the ballot March 19
The Aurora City School District (ACSD) is gearing up for another crucial renewal as it seeks to continue its mission of providing quality education while maintaining essential infrastructure.
Scholarship available for Portage County students pursuing plant science degrees
The Ohio State University Extension Portage County Master Gardeners is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a qualifying student.
Portage County obituaries for Feb. 23-25
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Judge rules part of Kent’s housing code unconstitutional
A Portage County judge has dealt a blow to Kent’s housing code, calling at least part of it “unconstitutional.” This time, the target is a prohibition against landlords renting to more than two unrelated people.
Kent City Council update: meeting time changes, new fire chief, building demos and more
Effective in March, Kent City Council meetings will be held at 7 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month. Council enacted the change Feb. 21, reasoning that it would alleviate confusion over when meetings start: its committee meetings start at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month.
Kent City Council opts for more debate over whether to disband the Architectural Review Board
Poised to disband the Kent Architectural Review Board on Feb. 21, city council instead unanimously decided to further debate the matter.