Documenters: Garrettsville Village Council meeting for Jan. 10, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
Council Member Tom Hardesty laid out potential plans for road repairs totaling an estimated $240,000; council approved Hardesty’s request to seek bids.
Aurora will add new parks and rec leaders to guide the department’s growth
Aurora City Council on Jan. 8 approved the creation of two full-time management positions: an assistant director and a supervisor.
Around Ravenna: Breakfasts, dinners and bingo coming up in Ravenna
- Angie Reedy.
Wayne Enders will be the speaker for the Portage County Historical Society at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. His topic will be “Ravenna’s First 100 Years.” Light refreshments will be served; the program is free and open to the public. Donations will be appreciated.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 12-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Mantua police officer pleads not guilty to child endangerment charge
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges against a Village of Mantua police officer, alleging she endangered her 5-year-old son by leaving him alone with a man previously convicted of sexual battery.
Kent State partnering with Green Flower for online marijuana education
When Ohio voters opted to legalize recreational marijuana, Kent State was ready with a study program to meet the demand for jobs in the industry.
Legislative update: Ohio Rep. Gail Pavliga votes to override governor’s veto of transgender legislation
Portage County’s state representatives joined their Republican colleagues Jan. 10 in overriding Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of the bill that bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender students’ participation in sports.
Brimfield welcomes the reopening of its county library branch
- Shirley Mars.
Everyone is invited to attend the official grand opening of the Brimfield Library on Saturday, Jan. 20.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 10-11
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Documenters: Windham Township Trustees meeting for Jan. 4, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
A representative from the road department suggested filing a Lemon Law claim against a newer plow truck.
AxessPointe and FCS merger increases healthcare access for Portage County
- Tom Hardesty.
Local nonprofits AxessPointe Community Health Centers and Family & Community Services have announced a merger between the two health-centered organizations, forming a partnership that is designed to enhance access to comprehensive healthcare, behavioral healthcare and social services across Portage, Summit, Trumbull and Mahoning counties. The merger took effect Jan. 1.
Aurora Cinemark will be renovated and re-opened, city says
Butter up that popcorn: Theater movies are set to return to Aurora’s Barrington plaza.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 8-9
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County roundup: Mantua trustees release full 2024 schedule, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram and Windham
The Mantua Township “Historic District Boundary Increase” has been approved and is now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Documenters: Nelson Township Trustees meeting for Jan. 3, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
After ongoing discussion, the trustees voted to meet monthly instead of bi-monthly for 2024. They will meet again Jan. 17 to better prepare for monthly meetings.
Documenters: Shalersville Township Trustees meeting for Jan. 2, 2024
- Ryan Lind.
Resolution 2024-01 was adopted without community comment, adding 80 acres to the current agreement between the township and the City of Streetsboro.
Documenters: Freedom Township Trustees meeting for Dec. 21, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
Fiscal Officer Jennifer Derthick was unable to attend the meeting after recently suffering two heart attacks. Derthick reported hiring two assistants to serve in her stead at the rate of $20 per hour.
Documenters: Southeast School Board meeting for Dec. 18, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
The board voted to appoint Mary Kaley as president pro tem from Jan. 1-Jan. 8 of 2024.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 5-7
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Streetsboro to hold public hearing on pause on hotels, car washes and more
Streetsboro City Council will hold a public hearing on its temporary moratorium regarding new hotels, motels, car washes and recreational marijuana facilities in the city.