Mogadore High School graduates and retired coaches Gino Calcei and Michael Ganitch were honored as the most distinguished Mogadore alumni at the Wildcats’ Homecoming Game against the Southeast Pirates on Oct. 6.
I will respond to a few of the issues [presented in Christopher Clevenger’s Oct. 27 letter].
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Assured by a report that Streetsboro is maxed out on hotels, motels and car washes, Mayor Glenn Broska on Oct. 23 said city leaders are drafting legally defensible legislation so that the city will be well positioned to handle future development.
- Tom Hardesty.
Rob Senderoff is 247-147 in 12 seasons as the men’s basketball head coach at Kent State University, making him the winningest and longest-tenured coach in program history. His Golden Flashes won Mid-American Conference regular season and tournament championships in 2017 and 2023, automatically qualifying for the NCAA Tournament both years. Last season’s squad went 28-7, the best record of Senderoff’s career and the best by the Flashes since the 2007-08 campaign. And he earned MAC Coach of the Year honors in 2022.
I wanted to take a moment to respond to the paid ad placed by John Kuhar in Wednesday’s digital edition. Throughout his “letter,” Mr. Kuhar touted a record of service for Kent residents, and prioritizing their safety. Unfortunately, Mr. Kuhar left a few details out.
- Sally Kelly.
I am writing this in the middle of October, and so far it has been a decent autumn … but this is Ohio, and as we all know, it could snow tomorrow!
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State fire officials have still not determined the cause of the fire that gutted part of the Kent mill nearly a year ago, as residents grow puzzled and concerned about the building’s upkeep.
Kent Fire Chief Bill Myers remains on administrative leave after an investigation that has since been called off, city officials said, declining to state what was being investigated or why.
The Ravenna School District is reaching out to the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce and its members in hopes of creating a partnership designed to help Ravenna High School’s most at-risk seniors become work-ready before graduation in May.
- Kathy Baker.
Masks. They’re in vogue at this time of year, worn by kids trick-or-treating, and occasionally by politicians running for office. There was a lot of mask-wearing, too, during the recent pandemic. And it’s also true that we can use metaphorical masks to hide our private selves from the world.
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Mayor Linda Clark faces challenges by Nicko Koutavas and Village Council President Tammy Meyer.
Trustee Sue Fields will face Bob Losey and write-in candidate James McKey.
Shalersville Township residents Jack Bias and Rich McIntyre are contending for township trustee to take the seat formerly held by John Kline, who did not file for re-election.
Trustee Brian Keith Miller is being challenged by Craig Alderman.
Don Jones celebrated his 80th birthday on Sept. 12. A party hosted by his wife Barbara and daughters Christy Kmetko and April Jones was held at his home. The 40 friends and relatives in attendance enjoyed dinner, reminiscing and a toast to Don. Guests of note were Tom and Pam Ward, who graduated from Tallmadge High School with Don. Don and Tom have been friends since first grade.
This is an appeal to my friends who live in more rural, open quarters of Portage County. I understand that some see any expansion of the county Park District as removing agriculturally productive land from active farming. I appreciate that desire to protect farmland and preserve Portage County’s important farming way of life. And I’ve heard the argument that removing acreage from the tax roll shrinks the county’s overall real-estate tax revenue.
- Staff Report.
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