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Senior Life: Find a good place to get some exercise (there are plenty in Portage County)

Jan 5, 2024 - Sally Kelly.

I recently was referred to a “back doctor” because I was having a lot of discomfort in my hip when I walked. Yeah, you guessed it, as soon as I made the appointment, the pain went away. I followed through with the appointment and was diagnosed with arthritis in my lower back, and of course her prescription was exercise! She gave me several suggestions of places to go to exercise and one of them was a local senior center. Maybe […]

Opinion / Round Two / Sports

Round Two: A painful anniversary for Cleveland fans

Jan 5, 2024 - Tom Hardesty.

I’m writing this on the 43-year anniversary of one of the NFL’s most famous playoff games — and maybe the most infamous game in the long and often painful history of the Cleveland Browns.

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Jan. 3-4

Jan 5, 2024 - Staff Report.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Submitted: How to Be Successful in College

Jan 3, 2024 - Submitted.

Embarking on the journey through college is a pivotal moment in one’s life, filled with new opportunities

Palmyra

A long-ago gift from the ‘King of Hollywood’ still helps beautify Palmyra West Cemetery

Jan 3, 2024 - Wendy DiAlesandro.

Palmyra West Cemetery is the final resting place of a not-so-famous woman whose stepson was once known as the “King of Hollywood.”

Been There, Done That / Opinion

Been There, Done That: How to move a mattress

Jan 3, 2024 - Laura Nethken.

The mattress on our bed is from the turn of the century — we got it in 2000. A king-size pillow top for our California King waterbed frame. We’d have still been using our full-wave waterbed if it hadn’t been for moving into a house that was built close to the turn of the last century.

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Jan. 1-2

Jan 3, 2024 - Staff Report.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Atwater / Local government / Mogadore / Randolph / Suffield

County roundup: A roundabout is coming to Atwater, plus news from Suffield, Mogadore and Randolph

Jan 2, 2024

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be installing a roundabout at the intersection of state Route 224, state Route 225 and Alliance Road, the dividing line between Atwater and Deerfield townships.

Business / Streetsboro

Deluxe Corp. closing in Streetsboro, but city not concerned

Jan 2, 2024 - Wendy DiAlesandro.

Deluxe Corporation in Streetsboro is set to shut its doors Feb. 29, but city leaders say the financial fallout should be minimal.

From the publisher

Switching to bigger papers every other week instead of weekly

Jan 2, 2024 - Ben Wolford.

After our experience in December with weekly newspaper delivery, we’ve realized this schedule isn’t feasible for The Portager. Starting this month, we’ll be sending The Portager out every other week instead.

Around Brimfield / Brimfield

Around Brimfield: Looking forward to the new year, and summing up the old

Jan 2, 2024 - Shirley Mars.

Best wishes for a happy New Year! Welcome 2024! There is a saying that “New Year’s Day is every man’s birthday.” I am reminded of the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin when he said, “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”

One for the Books

One for the Books: Little girl lost

Jan 2, 2024 - Mary Louise Ruehr.

Let’s end the year with one of the best of the year. “The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters is many things; it’s a mystery, a family drama, and a really good read.

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Dec. 22-Jan. 1

Jan 2, 2024 - Staff Report.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Local government / Uncategorized

Multiple Portage County officials will face challengers in the March primary race, and school levies will try again

Dec 22, 2023 - Wendy DiAlesandro.

Portage County’s state representative and two county commissioners will all face opposition in the March 19 primary election, while Prosecutor Victor Vigliucci will not seek re-election.

Palmyra / People

Palmyra historical society helping to honor Vietnam veterans almost 50 years later

Dec 22, 2023 - Wendy DiAlesandro.

As the 50th anniversary of the close of the Vietnam War approaches, one Palmyra organization is determined to let veterans know they are remembered and appreciated.

Around Suffield / People / Suffield

Around Suffield: From the Festival of Lights to Santa visits, this holiday season is a joy

Dec 22, 2023

If you drove the Suffield Festival of Lights tour the last few years, you experienced the incredible light and sound display at the home of the Winklemans on Woodlark Drive. They won first place for their amazing displays the past three years. They felt bad for other contestants that said why bother to compete with them.

Opinion / Round Two

Round Two: The presents of Christmases past

Dec 22, 2023 - Tom Hardesty.

At age 55, I can still remember Christmas presents my mom and dad — known collectively as SANTA according to the gift tags — got me as far back as age five. And probably earlier.

Opinion

Baker: An angel at the ATM?

Dec 22, 2023 - Kathy Baker.

It is 7 a.m. on a frosty December morning. I step out on my front porch to retrieve a package. Wearing my usual chic, pre-shower ensemble (ancient eyeglasses, black sweats, a too-tight tee shirt bearing the affirmation “I deserve a standing ovation,” accented with white athletic socks and a pair of sandals), I wave at my neighbor, Eula Mae, who is loading her kids into the car to drop them off at school. Even at that hour, she looks fresh as a daisy. I hope my appearance doesn’t startle her too much.

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Dec. 20-21

Dec 22, 2023 - Staff Report.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Health / Opinion / People

A pet PSA this holiday season: say no to soup bones

Dec 20, 2023 - Wendy DiAlesandro.

Dogs should have treats, too, especially during the holiday season. With this in mind, I went to Duma Meats in Suffield and selected a soup bone from their smoked meats bin.

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Senior Life: Find a good place to get some exercise (there are plenty in Portage County)

Round Two: A painful anniversary for Cleveland fans

Portage County obituaries for Jan. 3-4

Submitted: How to Be Successful in College

A long-ago gift from the ‘King of Hollywood’ still helps beautify Palmyra West Cemetery

Been There, Done That: How to move a mattress

Portage County obituaries for Jan. 1-2

County roundup: A roundabout is coming to Atwater, plus news from Suffield, Mogadore and Randolph

Deluxe Corp. closing in Streetsboro, but city not concerned

Switching to bigger papers every other week instead of weekly

Around Brimfield: Looking forward to the new year, and summing up the old

One for the Books: Little girl lost

Portage County obituaries for Dec. 22-Jan. 1

Multiple Portage County officials will face challengers in the March primary race, and school levies will try again

Palmyra historical society helping to honor Vietnam veterans almost 50 years later

Around Suffield: From the Festival of Lights to Santa visits, this holiday season is a joy

Round Two: The presents of Christmases past

Baker: An angel at the ATM?

Portage County obituaries for Dec. 20-21

A pet PSA this holiday season: say no to soup bones

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