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Below are the testimonies and photos of Portage County residents who viewed the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Edinburg Township is still looking into building a new fire station. The township’s ideal location for it would be near where the current fire station is but closer to the intersection of state routes 14 and 18.

Garrettsville Cinema will remain open thanks to an unexpected gesture from its new landlord. The locally owned theater had been at risk of closure after the building changed ownership.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

A school bus stops. Its lights flash and the familiar stop sign flicks out from the driver’s side as children exit or enter the bus. Suddenly a vehicle goes around the bus, either not noticing or simply ignoring the many commands to stop.

Each year, Kent State University community members and visitors gather on the Kent State Commons for the annual May 4 Commemoration to pay tribute to those who were killed and wounded on May 4, 1970.

Crestwood Local Schools is set to rededicate its fieldhouse April 6 as a memorial to students who sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Portage County’s own KSS Robotics 4th-8th grade team, Charged Up 37348, will go on to the FIRST world championships after claiming victory at the state championship in Troy, Ohio, on March 8.

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver on the right side of the body. While often overlooked until problems arise, the gallbladder plays a crucial role in the digestive process. Understanding its functions, recognizing symptoms of gallbladder disease, knowing when to seek medical attention, and exploring treatment options are essential for maintaining optimal health.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The Village of Hiram recently launched the Village Pass, a collaboration between the village and Hiram College.

It is no secret that Joe’s Barbecue has great food. I am one of his customers and am excited to see a “brick and mortar” restaurant on that corner someday.

The Thomas-Anderson Memorial Garden, one of four endeavors of Kent’s Historic South End Association, will be the site of the annual garden blessing from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 7 at 1110 Walnut St., Kent.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

In the wake of an affordable housing summit State Rep. Gail Pavliga held in January, she is working with local agencies to ensure staff and applicants know about various programs and grants.

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.”

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.