Documenters: Edinburg Township Trustees meeting for Dec. 14, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
Trustee Chris Diehl reported on the installation of a well pump at the fire station and made a motion to approve the payment of $2,064 to Carroll’s Well Drilling.
Around Ravenna: A busy time of year
- Angie Reedy.
The Salvation Army had its annual kettle kick-off and dinner at the Elks Club on Nov. 2.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 18-19
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Aurora approved transfer of about $3.4 million for future property purchases
Aurora City Council on Dec. 11 unanimously approved the transfer of $3,351,000 from the general fund to the city operations fund to, according to the legislation, “help finance future property purchases.”
County roundup: City of Ravenna plans new safety building, plus news from Ravenna Township, Streetsboro and Aurora
The City of Ravenna is looking into constructing new safety buildings for fire and police and possibly City Hall. The buildings would be built on a five-acre area that used to be where the old Ravenna High School stood.
New Townhall II initiative looks to support employers and workers in recovery
Townhall II’s newest initiative is intended to help workplaces support employees in recovery.
Around Windham: Welcome new firefighters, plus Christmas events and Hall of Fame inductions
- Ann Taft.
The Windham Police Department has a unique way to provide gifts for children in need. Officers will be providing individuals a “Warning for Christmas Morning” voucher instead of a traffic citation.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 15-17
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Aurora salutes retiring Council Member Harold Hatridge
Aurora city leaders on Dec. 11 bid farewell to longtime Council Member Harold Hatridge, who is retiring after 12 years of service.
Documenters: Streetsboro City Council meeting for Dec. 11, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
No action was taken upon first reading of the aforementioned amendment concerning Hotels, Car Washes, and Recreational Marijuana.
Documenters: Garrettsville Village Council meeting for Dec. 13, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
Resident Casey Timmons, a tax preparer, made a handful of requests regarding village tax collection.
Hardesty: Transfer portal isn’t great for Kent State, but it might not be great for transfers either
- Tom Hardesty.
So far, the NCAA’s Name, Image, Likeness policy and the transfer portal aren’t doing Kent State University football any favors.
Around Charlestown: Christmas cheer in Charlestown, plus a welcome to new activity committee members
Charlestown was bursting with excitement Saturday evening when Santa made his annual Special Delivery to some lucky kids in the township.
Ravenna students learn about local architecture, history
Ravenna council members Amy Michael and Christina West hosted Lisa McKenna’s Brown Middle School’s seventh grade art class Dec. 6 as special guests guided a holiday-themed project.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 13-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Unsilent Night, a moving public performance, came to Kent for the first time
- Jeremy Brown.
In 1992, musician Phil Kline, who grew up in Northeast Ohio, created a participatory mobile sound sculpture inspired by portable electric instruments, boomboxes and Christmas caroling.
Around Garrettsville: Singing, theater and a special barbershop anniversary
The St. Ambrose choir is holding its Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at the church, located at 10692 Freedom St. in Garrettsville. Come out and listen to this angelic choir.
Been There, Done That: The last of the leaf blowing
Thankfully, leaf season is pretty well over for this year. The only thing we’re still playing with is the tree in front of our garage. It hasn’t completely changed yet. It didn’t even start turning until the beginning of November. The rest of them are all done. Yay.
Legislative Update: Marijuana legalization moves toward consensus in Ohio
Voters passed Issue 2 in the general election, so 30 days later — Dec. 7 — it technically became legal to possess, grow and buy recreational marijuana in Ohio.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 11-12
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County