The Portager is pleased to present a three-part series about local men (yes, they’re all men) who have changed the world — and have the U.S. patents to prove it. This article will stick close to home as we focus on food, home conveniences and communications.
The Rootstown Sports Boosters will hold their annual dinner and reverse raffle Saturday, April 6 at the Immaculate Conception Parish at 409 W. Main St. in Ravenna.
- Tom Hardesty.
Portage Community Bank is under new leadership, but customers can expect the transition at the top to be a smooth one.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Since 2020, the Portage County sheriff’s annual budget has increased by $8 million, and Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is asking for an additional $4 million increase this year.
The Portage County Board of Commissioners invites county residents to enjoy Coffee with the Commissioners at 9 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Brimfield Family Restaurant, 1198 Tallmadge Rd. in Brimfield.
- Ann Taft.
I am always thrilled when a new business comes to Windham. Our new business is the Lemon Zest Smile. It is an ice cream business that has unusual, exciting new ice cream flavors that are available in both cones and bowls.
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To be on the Excellence Roll, students must have earned a grade point average of 4.0 or above for the second nine weeks.
- Tom Hardesty.
Students in Aurora noticed something that didn’t sit well with them: Their fellow students in wheelchairs were not able to access the current playground at Leighton Elementary School due to a lack of equipment and environmental obstacles.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The cities of Kent, Ravenna and Streetsboro have sued the county and the sheriff, alleging that Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is wrongfully keeping money he should have distributed when the Portage County Drug Task Force disbanded in 2021.
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Don’t skip a beat when it comes to your health! Interventional Cardiologist, Sundeep Kumar, MD has joined University Hospitals and is currently accepting new patients at UH Portage Medical Center. Get to know Dr. Kumar and when you should visit him for care:
- Tom Hardesty.
Cynthia M. Deevers will become the new superintendent of the Streetsboro City School District beginning Aug. 1.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The Village of Hiram is looking to implement a boot system rather than towing vehicles parked illegally.
- Ryan Lind.
The township received an offer on the recently acquired property formerly known as Windham Alloy. The proposed sale would allow the township to retain rights and profits to the cell tower on the property.
The clock is ticking on funds older county residents may be able to use for rent, utilities, home repair, property taxes and mortgage payments.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
High school teachers across the county will soon be responding to a tough request from their local American Legion post.
Things are very busy for the months of February and March around Suffield. Two popular planned fund raisers are scheduled.