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County auditor and treasurer say tax reform is needed (part 4)

This is part of a series of articles The Portager is offering about the revaluation process. This article focuses on Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly’s and county Treasurer John Kennedy’s thoughts about Ohio’s taxing structure and what residents can do.

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Local levies still on the ballot, despite higher property valuations (part 3)

The Portager is offering a series of articles about the revaluation process. This article focuses on the reactions of city, village and township officials, many of whom hope voters will continue to approve renewal, replacement and/or additional tax levies.

Local government

Property values up by 33%, but tax burden won’t be quite as high (Part 1)

Every property owner in Ohio got one: a letter from the county auditor’s office saying what their properties are now worth.

Sheriff's Office

Portage County sheriff and deputies sued by men jailed on false drug charges

Two men falsely accused of drug possession and trafficking are suing Portage County Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski and three of his deputies in federal court, asking for a jury to determine unspecified damages.

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Board of Elections removes sheriff’s office from security detail over partisan comments

The Portage County Board of Elections has dismissed the sheriff’s office from providing election security at the board office. Instead, security will be provided by Ravenna police.

Aurora Local government

Aurora bans ‘camping’ on city property, including protest camps and homelessness

Aurora City Council on Sept. 9 approved an immediate ban on camping on public property, including streets, sidewalks, easements, parks, parking lots, public grounds and public right of ways.

Aurora Local government

Aurora will demolish some Geauga Lake structures and apply for a state grant

On the heels of approving a multimillion purchase of all of Geauga Lake and 48 acres of lakefront property, Aurora City Council on Sept. 30 approved an agreement with the Portage County Land Bank to demolish structures on the newly acquired property.

Despite higher home values, schools still expect to ask voters to approve levies (part 2)

The Portager is offering a series of articles about the statewide property revaluation process. This article focuses on how the revaluations affect local schools, and why asking voters for additional tax levies remains necessary.

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Ravenna’s 114-year-old Walnut School building may soon be demolished

Located at 165 E. Highland Ave., the building was constructed in 1910 as an addition to the 1883 version of Ravenna High School. Ravenna opened a larger high school at Clinton and East Main streets in 1923, but the old section was renamed Walnut School and served Ravenna’s grade school students until it closed in 1954.

Local government Ravenna

Portage County’s smart home highlights assistive tech, remote supports

County roundup: Mogadore seeks funding for Lincoln Avenue road project, plus news from Atwater, Suffield and Randolph

Around Brimfield: Community shows up in droves to support the Sumego family

Concert Series: Burning River Swing

County roundup: Mogadore seeks funding for Lincoln Avenue road project, plus news from Atwater, Suffield and Randolph

Portage County opened a new emergency command center (see photos)

County auditor and treasurer say tax reform is needed (part 4)

Appeals court says Kent can enforce occupancy rules, reversing February decision

Streetsboro approves expansion of Woodside Lake campgrounds

Tree City Feed shuts down after two years under new management

Around Brimfield: Community shows up in droves to support the Sumego family

Round Two: Thanks, Mom

Letter to the editor: Supporting farmers’ mental health during harvest

Portage County obituaries for Oct. 4-6

Portage County obituaries for Oct. 2-3

Portage County obituaries for Sept. 30-Oct.1

County auditor and treasurer say tax reform is needed (part 4)

Local levies still on the ballot, despite higher property valuations (part 3)

Property values up by 33%, but tax burden won’t be quite as high (Part 1)

Portage County sheriff and deputies sued by men jailed on false drug charges

Board of Elections removes sheriff’s office from security detail over partisan comments

Aurora bans ‘camping’ on city property, including protest camps and homelessness

Aurora will demolish some Geauga Lake structures and apply for a state grant

Despite higher home values, schools still expect to ask voters to approve levies (part 2)

Ravenna’s 114-year-old Walnut School building may soon be demolished

Ravenna removes old water tower, shares plan for new one

Aurora council approves Geauga Lake purchase for over $5 million

Streetsboro approves expansion of Woodside Lake campgrounds