Portage County obituaries for Sept. 6-7
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
A Ravenna couple turned their lifelong passion into a motorcycle museum for all to enjoy
- Jeremy Brown.
The history of motorcycles is on display in Ravenna at Bear’s Vintage Motorcycle and Memorabilia Museum.
Around Brimfield: A salute to one dedicated Brimfield resident, news of upcoming events, and election previews
- Shirley Mars.
If you live in Brimfield, Patti Harjung has likely impacted your life in some way, even if you do not know who she is. Let me introduce you to her.
Ravenna Kiwanis celebrated playground opening after pandemic delays
- Tom Hardesty.
The Ravenna Kiwanis Club has completed the Community Action Council Youth & Family Center Playground project — and it persevered through years of pandemic-related delays to get it done.
Road work will begin this week around Portage County
County road crews are set to resurface about 13 miles of roadway throughout the county.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 4-5
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County roundup: A Brimfest preview, plus news from Suffield and Atwater
Brimfield Township will hold its annual Brimfest from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 and 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 on the Kelso House grounds at 4158 State Route 43.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 1-3
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Rootstown plans major improvements at the Old Cemetery, thanks to state grant
Rootstown’s Old Cemetery, sometimes called Ye Olde Cemetery, is in for some changes thanks to a $60,000 gift engineered by State Rep. Gail Pavliga.
Documenters: Aurora City Council meeting for Aug. 14, 2023
- Lee Lundblad.
AIM worked closely with Aurora’s director of economic development and has now made the decision to stay in Aurora. The company is purchasing a building that is in great disrepair.
Hardesty: How to get your copy of the new book on the history of the Windham Bombers
- Tom Hardesty.
The chapter titles alone are enticing, like Marty Hill and the Impossible Dream: The 1975-76 Bombers, the Legend of the 1978 Bombers, The 84-86 Football Teams-The Evolution of a Champion, and even Windham’s Original Ghostbuster: Thomson Jay Hudson.
Construction will begin on a new Silica Sand Road bridge
- Tom Hardesty.
The Silica Sand Road bridge in Nelson and Windham townships is about to be replaced. Construction on the $1,084,460 project will start this month, and the new bridge structure and accompanying road work are expected to be completed by October.
Portage Foundation board appoints new executive director
The Portage Foundation Board of Trustees named Janice Simmons-Mortimer the foundation’s executive director, effective today.
Celebrate Portage! announces nominees for this year’s community awards
- Staff Report.
The 2023 Celebrate Portage! Awards Dinner will take place on Thursday, Sept. 28.
Portage County obituaries for Aug. 30-31
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Documenters: Aurora City Schools Board of Education meeting for Aug. 28, 2023
- Lee Lundblad.
Superintendent Mike Roberto addressed the board about the 5.9-mill operating levy scheduled to be on the Nov. 7 ballot.
A Garrettsville grandma and her family won 50 ribbons at the Randolph Fair
Ten-year-old Esther Potoczek of Tallmadge could barely contain her excitement as she recounted her experience at the 2023 Portage County Randolph Fair.
Kent’s Stow Street bridge could be expanded with $2.88 million project
The Portage County Engineer’s Office is seeking funding for a $2.88 million project that will both widen the Stow Street bridge in Kent and add a hike and bike lane.
Senior Life: Understanding supplemental insurance, seminars, free lunch and raffles
- Sally Kelly.
After last month’s column, I received some questions about Medicare and Supplemental Insurance Programs.
Portage County obituaries for Aug. 28-29
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County