Portage County obituaries for July 16-18
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Mantua Township center is closer to joining the national historic register
- Mark Baxter.
The Ohio Historical Preservation Office announced it has agreed to double the size of the existing historic district to cover more buildings and cemeteries around the township’s central crossroads.
County roundup: Nelson noise ordinance pending, plus news from Garrettsville, Windham and Mantua
Nelson is working on passing a noise ordinance, mainly due to the goings-on at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park at 12001 Nelson Ledge Rd.
One for the Books: Adventures in southern Asia
I have three good novels for you, and they all happen to be set — at least partly — in southern Asia.
Around Ravenna: Local event dates and new renovations at the Portage County Historical Society
- Angie Reedy.
Save the date: Sept. 23. The Auxiliary of University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna will host “Fun, Fashion and Friends” at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.
Round Two: If you enjoyed the Geauga Lake flower beds in the summer of ’87, you’re welcome
- Tom Hardesty.
All the excitement surrounding the City of Aurora’s plans to purchase land on the south side of Geauga Lake and turn it into a park area has me reminiscing about the good old days when I worked as a landscaper at the amusement park there.
Aurora announces new assistant fire chief
- Paige Fisher.
Shaun Lutz has been selected as Aurora’s new assistant fire chief, Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin announced July 12.
Portage County obituaries for July 12-13
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Suffield firm looks to build over 40 new homes near Wingfoot Lake
A Suffield company is pursuing a significant new housing development near Wingfoot Lake, where it recently acquired an additional property along state Route 43.
Crestwood settles public records lawsuit with open government activist
- Mark Baxter.
Crestwood school district has agreed to settle a lawsuit from serial litigator Brian Ames, a Randolph man who champions transparency in public bodies.
Aurora schools recommend new high school based on community input
- Paige Fisher.
Aurora school district will begin planning construction of a new high school following the recommendation of the administration and a majority of residents who responded to a community survey.
Around Windham: Windham Cemetery history, summer programs and more events in Windham coming up
- Ann Taft.
If you would like to learn about your town or township, try going to a meeting of the Historical Society. This week they are discussing the Windham Cemetery.
Portage County obituaries for July 10-11
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Around Garrettsville: Curtains up, Cruise Nights and Library fun
The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is proud to present its summer production “Game Show,” a comedy by Lew Riley and special permission from The Dramatic Publishing Company. Special thanks go to the sponsors: Middlefield Carter Lumber and Ohio Health Benefits. This production is directed by Justin Steck.
Roundup: Construction expected to start soon on Brimfield public library
Brimfield has not had a public library in almost a decade. That will change soon. The township had a bid opening for a renovation project for a new library.
Residents celebrated Aurora’s Geauga Lake plan, but there were a few critics
- Paige Fisher.
Many Aurora residents were delighted at the surprise announcement from Aurora City Hall of a plan to buy and revive the south side of Geauga Lake, praising the city’s move to preserve the lakefront as a public asset.
Plum Creek Park hosted the annual dachshund picnic. We got pictures.
Hundreds of dachshunds and even more of their fans descended on Plum Creek Park in Kent Saturday for the Northeast Ohio Dachshund Picnic.
Portage County obituaries for July 7-9
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent Blues Fest is July 15, with acts from around the region
- Tom Hardesty.
The 14th Annual Kent Blues Fest presented by Wayside Furniture takes place Saturday, July 15, offering free live music by more than 40 acts at 27 venues throughout Kent. The all-day music extravaganza starts at 1 p.m. and goes until after midnight at restaurants, bars, bookstores and outdoor parks.
Ohio’s August Special Election explained: What is Issue 1?
Early voting starts July 11 at the Portage County Board of Elections, 449 S. Meridian St., Ravenna. On Aug. 8, Election Day, polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.