Author Staff Report - The Portager

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for June 10-11, 2026

Jun 12, 2026 Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

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Portage County obituaries for June 8-9, 2026

Jun 10, 2026 Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

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Portage County obituaries for June 5-7, 2026

Jun 8, 2026 Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

Franklin

Emergency crews respond to hazmat situation at water treatment plant

Jun 5, 2026 The Portage County Emergency Management Agency and Kent Fire Department responded to a chemical emergency at the city of Akron Water Plant in Franklin Township Wednesday. A shelter-in-place order was issued for individuals and businesses within a half a mile of the plant.

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Portage County obituaries for June 3-4, 2026

Jun 5, 2026 Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

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Portage County obituaries for June 1-2, 2026

Jun 3, 2026 Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for May 29-31, 2026

Jun 1, 2026 Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

Local government / Business

Data center open house scheduled during Shalersville moratorium

May 29, 2026 A cryptocurrency mining company wants to build a massive data center complex near the Geis property in Shalersville. An open house at 3 p.m. today invites the public to learn more.

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