- Jeremy Brown.
Traditional madrigal feast music filled the auditorium at Stanton Middle School on Dec. 8 and 9 for the Kent Roosevelt High School choral department’s 10th annual Madrigal Dinner.
The bridge by the corner of Newton Falls Road and Holcomb Road has been closed by Portage County until a new bridge is built. Brick barriers were put up on both sides.
- Ryan Lind.
Leonard suggested a temporary moratorium on cultivation, processing and retail distribution of adult-use cannabis per the suggestion of Ashland County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Tunnell. The trustees voted in favor of a three-month moratorium.
- Ryan Lind.
An efficient trustee meeting followed a brief zoning update regarding occupancy at the Turnpike Commerce Center (TCC) on State Route 44.
- Staff Report.
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Two members of the Windham Fire Department honored an Ohio State Highway Patrolman Dec. 7 for his contributions toward saving a teen’s life last summer on the Ohio Turnpike.
The Grinch and Santa will square off in an epic battle on Dec. 16 at the Palmyra Township fire station, 3956 Route 225 in Diamond.
On Dec. 16, Palmyra United Methodist Church’s United Women of Faith will participate in National Wreaths Across America Day.
- Tom Hardesty.
New Year’s resolutions. Most of us make them — you’re probably considering some right now — but few of us stick to them for any appreciable length of time (admit it, you’re over/under is probably three weeks for any given resolution).
- Staff Report.
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Portage County residents who run afoul of the law due to substance use or mental health issues have an alternative to prison, thanks to a trio of special courts established in recent years.
- Staff Report.
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Ho Ho Ho! To get us all in the Christmas mood, here are a few holiday reads from three prolific authors.
- Shirley Mars.
Recently, one of our daughters was lamenting that her 7-year-old was questioning if Santa was real, and she wasn’t sure how to answer. I was reminded of a quote credited to Edwin Osgood Grover:
A Merry Evening in the Village will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. Spend a pleasant evening in the Village of Mantua enjoying the holiday spirit. Shops in will be decorated, stocked with Christmas items and open until 8 p.m.
- Staff Report.
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Kent voters could decide in March how the city’s six political wards will be divvied up if city council approves a ballot measure Dec. 6.
Welcome to our legislative round-up! Twice a month, we’ll give you an update on what Portage County lawmakers are doing in Washington and in Columbus. This round-up will include information on the various bills your representatives are voting on, as well as how they’re voting.
The village of Mantua will host “A Merry Evening in the Village” from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7.
- Staff Report.
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