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Kent schools recently announced receipt of a $2.3 million state grant to expand an advanced manufacturing and innovation center at Theodore Roosevelt High School.

Aurora City Council is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources toward the first segment of the hike-and-bike trail that is being built. The trail, which will be called the Aurora Trail, will run along the railroad right-of-way that runs through town.

Are you a fan of true crime, history, adventure, James Bond? These nonfiction books on espionage may be just what you’re looking for.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about spring sports, which means it is time for kids to sign up for baseball and softball. Edinburg 2024 registration continues now through Feb. 15.

Drugs and alcohol were involved in nearly half of Portage County’s fatal vehicle crashes in 2023, according to statistics released by the Portage County Fatal Crash Review Board on Jan. 15.

Sifting through the rubble of the Houston Texans’ 45-14 demolition of your Cleveland Browns last Saturday in the AFC Wild Card Playoffs …

Forget winter rests and hibernation. Staff at the Portage Park District are busy planning and preparing for several new projects.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The Portage County District Library kicked off 2024 with the opening of a new library branch in Brimfield, located at 4286 Kelso Drive, in front of the plaza where the former library was.

In 1955, George Hettinger began an illustrious career in the village of Aurora that spanned 53 years until his retirement. He served in several political capacities, including as mayor for three terms, and taught chemistry, biology and math at the Aurora schools along with his wife, Arlyn.

When temperatures plummet, Portage County’s unhoused population is left with diminishing options. For those unable to find warm shelter at night, the county offers exactly one resource: The Haven of Portage County.

“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” is presented by Curtains Up Theatre. It’s a mystery adapted by Jon Jory from four stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and permission by Playscripts.

The Charlestown Historical Society gathered recently for its annual Christmas party. The hostess for the evening was Patty Eskridge, the president, and her husband Jim Eskridge, former longtime Charlestown trustee.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

A resolution was passed to have the Portage County engineer move forward with the bid specs to pave the mile-long Rootstown Community Park road, which is currently made of gravel.

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 City Council on Jan. 8 approved the creation of two full-time management positions: an assistant director and a supervisor.

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.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County