From the publisher: New podcast series reveals hunger problem in Portage County
Six-hour bread lines. A person digs through the garbage. A 75-year-old Army veteran wonders aloud: “What the hell am I going to eat?”
Ben Wolford
Voters back school levies and Issue 2 in low-turnout Portage County election
Portage County voters delivered key wins for public infrastructure and school funding during Tuesday’s primary election, even as turnout remained low.
Republicans sweep nearly every race, Zuchowski secures second term
From the sheriff’s office to the White House, Portage County voters chose Republican candidates nearly across the board in the November 2024 elections, according to unofficial results released by the county Board of Elections late Tuesday night.
Justice Department will monitor Portage County elections for intimidation
Citing concerns about intimidation, the U.S. Justice Department will send staff to Portage County to monitor for violations of voting rights laws, the agency said Tuesday.
Residents express fear after sheriff says ‘write down all the addresses’ of Harris supporters
Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski seemed to encourage his friends and supporters to write down the addresses of people with Democratic yard signs, sparking accusations of voter intimidation.
Garrettsville native shoots for Guinness World Record for lip balm collection
Looking for lip balm? Brooke Heasley Al-Noubani of Garrettsville has some, but she might not be willing to share.
Opinion: How to survive 2024 in Portage County
There’s a scene in Civil War that scared me more than all the horrors of modern weapons and merciless war crimes. If you haven’t seen the movie, don’t worry, what I’m about to say doesn’t spoil anything.
Video and photos: Portage County perspectives on the 2024 total solar eclipse
Below are the testimonies and photos of Portage County residents who viewed the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Switching to bigger papers every other week instead of weekly
After our experience in December with weekly newspaper delivery, we’ve realized this schedule isn’t feasible for The Portager. Starting this month, we’ll be sending The Portager out every other week instead.
An update on our progress toward regular weekly print delivery
We’ve made significant progress toward the launch of weekly print home delivery. Below you’ll find information about our progress, next steps and what to do if you already paid for a print subscription and wondering where your papers are.
Deerfield picks Lindberg for trustee; plus contested village, township and school board results
Deerfield Township residents elected Laura Lindberg to its board of trustees, replacing incumbent Mark Bann, according to unofficial results of the Nov. 7 vote.
Hook defeats Kuhar in Kent; Ravenna’s Calfee and Streetsboro’s Broska hold on
Political newcomer Chris Hook defeated longtime Kent Council Member John Kuhar in the Nov. 7 election, according to unofficial results.
Village voters unseated longtime mayors in Mantua and Hiram
Mantua Mayor Linda Clark and Hiram Mayor Lou Bertrand will turn over the keys of their respective village halls after over a decade of service, according to the unofficial results of the Nov. 7 election.
An update and roadmap on The Portager
It’s been a while since I’ve shared an in-depth look at The Portager’s progress and future plans. And with so much in the works, I want to bring you up to speed.
A guardsman returned home to surprise his wife – and a demo derby crowd
Tuesday night they were both in the grandstand of the Randolph Fair at the demolition derby among thousands of Portage County residents. Even though Lauren was looking right at him, she didn’t recognize her husband. He was dressed up as a horse.
Portage County voters joined Ohio to reject obstacles to citizen ballot initiatives
Nearly 58% of Portage County voters said “no” on Issue 1, defeating a Republican-backed initiative that would have made it harder for citizens to organize and approve ballot measures, according to unofficial results from the Portage County Board of Elections.
Aurora truck supply company backs away from Kent land purchase
An Aurora-based trucking supply company is no longer pursuing acquisition of 15.5 acres at 200 W. Williams St. in Kent, the real estate firm listing the property said Friday.