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Carter Eugene Adams
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Carter Eugene Adams is a freelance documentary photographer and multimedia journalist based in Ravenna, Ohio. He is a former multimedia contributor for The Portager.
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Meet the master craftsman quietly carving world-renowned art from his Garrettsville shop

Joe Leonard has created massive carousel figures featured at Disneyland Paris and Put-In-Bay. Visitors to his gallery are 'blown away,' he says.
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KentPeople

Kent’s newest firefighter has dedicated his life to serving his country and his hometown

Jordan Bedell, 28, of Kent, is a U.S. Marine, the founder of a community nonprofit and the first full-time Black...
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County commissionHealth

Portage County commissioners are preparing to declare racism a public health emergency

A Black Lives Matter protester in Garrettsville raises a sign on Thursday. Michael Indriolo/The Portager Interview Portage County commissioners are...
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Events

The Portage County Fair is closed to the public, leaving Confederate flag question hanging

Stock image by Annie Spratt Randolph Fair The Portage County Fair is closed to the public, leaving Confederate flag question hanging...
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Twin Lakes Tavern sees new life under new ownership during the pandemic

Feature Twin Lakes Tavern sees new life under new ownership during the pandemic When Shannon Zemba revived the Tavern, she brought...
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County commissionHealth

Commissioner Christian-Bennett would ‘absolutely’ consider declaring racism a public health crisis

Interview Commissioner Christian-Bennett would ‘absolutely’ consider declaring racism a public health crisis Portage County Commissioner Sabrina Christian-Bennett also said she would...
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County commission

Addressing Racism in Portage and Police Funding: A Conversation with Commissioner Clyde

In our interview with County Commissioner Kathleen Clyde, conducted June 12, we discussed the county’s funding of the sheriff’s office, what she and the other commissioners are doing to address racism in the county and her thoughts on the movement to ‘defund police.’
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Windham

Windham police look inward to address officer wellness and racial policing

Patrolman Chuck Kulig (left) and Patrolman J.D. Novak participate in a Racial Intelligent Training and Education (RITE) training, held by...
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Garrettsville

Water shutoffs, road repairs and skateboard shenanigans

Carter Eugene Adams/The Portager Garrettsville Water shutoffs, road repairs and skateboard shenanigans Highlights from the Aug. 12 Garrettsville Village Council meeting...
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KSU criminal justice prof: Cops use force because that’s what they’re trained to do

Solomon Interview KSU criminal justice prof: Cops use force because that’s what they’re trained to do Starr Solomon: ‘Total, we’re looking...
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Over 2,000 people got tested for Covid-19 last week at a Portage County popup site

Members of the Ohio National and Ohio Air Guard perform Covid-19 tests at a popup testing center at NEOMED in...
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Fourth of July in Ravenna Township

Ricky Wise, a Ravenna Township resident, had a cookout and pool party at his house for July 4. Wise describes...
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