Tom Hardesty – The Portager

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Tom Hardesty is a Portager sports columnist. He was formerly assistant sports editor at the Record-Courier and author of the book Glimpses of Heaven.

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Hardesty: One of the greatest years in the history of Portage County football

October 20, 2021

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The 1985 Mogadore loss that crushed my dreams and gave me a lifelong gift

October 6, 2021

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Round Two: There’s always room for improvement

September 22, 2021

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To excite our sense of wonder, sports can dream bigger

September 8, 2021

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Portage County two-time Olympian recalls her journey to the Games

August 24, 2021

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Schools are hearing out the PCL committee, which is already a victory

August 9, 2021

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Tribute to Harry DeVault, legendary Kent State sportswriter

October 13, 2021

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From field to your couch: an interview with the next generation of live sports production

September 29, 2021

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Do the flashes have a big upset in their arsenal?

September 15, 2021

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Kreiner: ‘I cannot imagine the pressure put on some Olympians’

September 1, 2021

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Adventures in Portage County sports journalism

August 18, 2021

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Memories like a heat wave

August 4, 2021

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