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Since 2020, the Portage County sheriff’s annual budget has increased by $8 million, and Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is asking for an additional $4 million increase this year.

The Portage County Board of Commissioners invites county residents to enjoy Coffee with the Commissioners at 9 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Brimfield Family Restaurant, 1198 Tallmadge Rd. in Brimfield.

I am always thrilled when a new business comes to Windham. Our new business is the Lemon Zest Smile. It is an ice cream business that has unusual, exciting new ice cream flavors that are available in both cones and bowls.

To be on the Excellence Roll, students must have earned a grade point average of 4.0 or above for the second nine weeks.

Students in Aurora noticed something that didn’t sit well with them: Their fellow students in wheelchairs were not able to access the current playground at Leighton Elementary School due to a lack of equipment and environmental obstacles.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The cities of Kent, Ravenna and Streetsboro have sued the county and the sheriff, alleging that Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is wrongfully keeping money he should have distributed when the Portage County Drug Task Force disbanded in 2021.

Don’t skip a beat when it comes to your health! Interventional Cardiologist, Sundeep Kumar, MD has joined University Hospitals and is currently accepting new patients at UH Portage Medical Center. Get to know Dr. Kumar and when you should visit him for care:

Cynthia M. Deevers will become the new superintendent of the Streetsboro City School District beginning Aug. 1.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The Village of Hiram is looking to implement a boot system rather than towing vehicles parked illegally.

The township received an offer on the recently acquired property formerly known as Windham Alloy. The proposed sale would allow the township to retain rights and profits to the cell tower on the property.

The clock is ticking on funds older county residents may be able to use for rent, utilities, home repair, property taxes and mortgage payments.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

High school teachers across the county will soon be responding to a tough request from their local American Legion post.

Things are very busy for the months of February and March around Suffield. Two popular planned fund raisers are scheduled.

In a recent Senior Life column, Sally Kelly wrote about help Portage County is offering to seniors who are having trouble meeting their bills. Here is a detailed look:

TimeBanks are membership organizations that support the exchange of services between its members. Each member shares their “Requests” (something they need) and “Offers” (something they can do) on the TimeBank-specific software.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

One current and one former Deerfield Township trustee say one of their colleagues violated Ohio’s Sunshine Laws by changing the terms of a building restoration contract without their knowledge, a decision that could become a liability with the state auditor’s office.