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Overcrowding at local pet rescue shelters has been an increasing problem since the Covid-19 pandemic. Following an increase in adoptions during the pandemic, rising living costs and other factors have led to pet surrenders and abandonment.

0.10. A tiny tenth, but a huge headache for Portage County Water Resources Director Dan Blakely.

Santa Claus made his annual Special Delivery appearance through Charlestown this month. One of his stops was at the home of Todd and Suzanne Hurd.

The east/west, rural/urban, Republican/Democratic split of Portage County was far more evident in November’s election results than in those for the propositions voted on last year, according to an analysis of precinct-level voting data.

To get to his job at Walmart in Ravenna, Kent State University junior Odin Amador-Gorby must rely on public transportation and Ubers. He doesn’t own a car due to high prices for even used cars in the Kent area.

Portage County now has a smart home that is available for residents with developmental disabilities to explore.

When walking near the Cuyahoga River these past few weeks, the water may have looked lower than usual — but no need for alarm.

The 2023 Portage County Youth Empowerment Rally will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at Streetsboro High School at 8585 state Route 14.

Lazy yard owners rejoice! The Kent Environmental Council is championing the international No Mow May conservation movement to encourage homeowners to let their lawns grow free until June.

Cub Scout packs in Portage County are holding recruitment nights throughout September to introduce families to scout activities and to hold sign-ups. The Cub Scouts program is open to boys and girls from kindergarten to fifth grade. Here’s all the information you need: Aurora Cub Scout Pack 3265 Contact Pack 3265: Jennifer Bowen, 216-338-3203 or jenn.g.bowen@gmail.com Cub Scout Pack 3269 Contact Pack 3269: Josh Taylor, 216-630-0295 or pack.3269@gtcbsa.org Brimfield Cub Scout Pack 3259         Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 […]

Ravenna Township’s fire department gained a seventh member. Windham Township will host a Memorial Day parade at noon May 31. Shalersville Town Hall will be getting more energy-efficient windows.

NAACP of Portage County president Dr. Geraldine Hayes Nelson and Ravenna activist Rev. Dennis Richey, Sr. released statements last night in response to the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

A section of Mantua’s historic Main Street commercial district will soon be officially “blighted.” Under new legislation the village council is considering, a section of the downtown would receive the designation and become eligible for Ohio’s Target of Opportunity Grant Programs. Property owners could unlock funding to repair and rehabilitate their buildings.

Streetsboro residents may soon be paying more for water service. Residents already face annual 2% rate hikes meant to cover administrative costs. That amount may be changing to 3%, with the additional amount slated to cover projects such as line replacement and extension.