University Hospitals is restricting the number of visitors patients can receive but has yet to issue a Covid vaccine requirement for hospital staff, saying they are “awaiting specific federal requirements.”
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Natalie Wolford is managing editor at The Portager. A native of Randolph, she studied film in New York City and is producing a feature-length documentary about her aunt, a small-town journalist.
The union representing Kent State professors issued a forceful call to action against Ohio House Bills 322 and 327, which mimic a nationwide effort to ban teaching critical race theory in classrooms.
The Flower and Art Show on Tuesday went off without a hitch. The gardeners displayed garden and flower themed paintings and photos along with floral arrangements.
Through a Community Projects Funding application, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan obtained nearly $18 million for projects in the 13th congressional district, including $1 million for UH Portage.
Kent police are investigating multiple incidents involving groups of minors brawling in downtown Kent.
Two recent fights were caught on video: one from Saturday that took place on the steps of Acorn Alley and another from April that appeared to start at Dan Smith Community Park before spilling onto the sidewalk along Erie Street.
Calling hours for Roger Di Paolo will be held at Bissler & Sons funeral home on Wednesday, June 23 from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Services will be held at University Newman Center in Kent on Thursday, June 24 at 11 a.m.
The Portage DD Special Olympics Softball team traveled to Sandusky for the 2021 Softball State Tournament last weekend.
The city of Aurora's pickup service will reduce to every other week, according a statement from the Portage County Solid Waste Management District.
The Raven Awards for 2019 and 2020 will be celebrated at a ceremony on Sept. 1 at the Ravenna Football Stadium from 6-8 p.m. The awards honor local businesses, business owners and residents, giving special recognition for new businesses.
The Portage County Land Bank sold more than $330,000 in open market sales in 2020, according to the nonprofit's latest annual report.
The Roosevelt High School Environmental Club earned fifth place in this year's state Envirothon Competition. Rain Carman, Lillian DeMattia, Delaney Sefchick, Tara Sefchick and Allison Voneida were the first team in school history to advance to the statewide contest, though Roosevelt has competed in the Northeast Ohio regional competition since 2009.
Kent resident Katie Sekelsky will appear in her fourth straight Jeopardy! episode on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.