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County roundup: Aurora budget request rounds out to $50 million, plus news from Ravenna, Shalersville and Streetsboro
-Roger Gordon The Aurora Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Annual Holiday Luncheon celebrating the 2025 Person of the Year and Business of the Year will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at the Bertram Inn & Conference Center at 600 N. Aurora Rd. These honors recognize the remarkable achievements and significant contributions made by local individuals and businesses.
County roundup: Aurora breaks ground on Geauga Lake park, plus news from Ravenna, Shalersville and Streetsboro
-Roger Gordon
Aurora The groundbreaking ceremony for Aurora Park at Geauga Lake took place Oct. 23. The city purchased approximately 47 acres of lakefront property at the former SeaWorld site from Industrial Commercial Properties in 2024. “It was a great event,” Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin said of the event that drew 50 to 60 people. Because a section of the park spills over into Bainbridge Township, the Bainbridge Trustees had to approve Aurora’s preliminary design plan for the park, which they did. […]
New charity forms to support Aurora Food Pantry
-Lauren Cohen
The Aurora VFW Post 2629 and the Knights of Columbus Council 14186 have been purchasing food for the Aurora Food Pantry for several years, donating over $36,000 of perishable food yearly as one of their community projects. But the need for assistance is growing.
County roundup: Aurora expands Geauga Lake property, plus news from Ravenna, Shalersville and Streetsboro
-Roger Gordon
Aurora The City of Aurora purchased a bit more property to add to its park property at Geauga Lake. “Our new park that we’re building has a small residential street right along its border called Fairview Avenue,” Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin said. “We have, during the last year, purchased some property on Fairview, and council recently approved the city buying three vacant lots on Fairview. The lot with the house won’t close until next year.” This property will save the […]
County roundup: Aurora makes ready for its fall festival, plus news from Ravenna and Shalersville
-Roger Gordon
The Aurora Fall Festival will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. The Fall Festival is a beloved annual tradition presented in partnership with the City of Aurora and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
Hospice program organizes a unique visit for horse enthusiast care center resident
-Tom Hardesty
Laurene Jae Jackson has packed a lot into her 81 years on the planet.
County roundup: Streetsboro Brew & BBQ Bash is this weekend, plus Aurora, Ravenna and Shalersville news
-Roger Gordon
Aurora The Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf outing has been renamed the “Aurora Chamber of Commerce, David M. Benjamin Memorial Golf Outing” in memory of longtime Chamber board member David M. Benjamin, who passed away last year. Benjamin was a passionate supporter of the Aurora community and an avid golfer who truly loved the game. He was also the beloved husband of Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin. A longtime lawyer, municipal law director, and college and law school professor, Benjamin’s […]
County roundup: Ravenna revving up for Octane Nights, plus news from Aurora, Shalersville and Streetsboro
-Roger Gordon
An in-house committee within Ravenna City Council was formed to aggressively look into constructing a new building that would be shared by the Ravenna police and fire departments. The proposed site is the property owned by the city where Ravenna High School was located.
How are communities around Portage County using automatic plate readers?
-Wendy DiAlesandro
Kent city leaders may be leaning away from purchasing automated license plate readers, but leave city limits and you’re on camera.
Aurora opens hike and bike trail after a decade in the works
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A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Saturday to celebrate Aurora’s new hike and bike path, Aurora Trail.
Fireworks around Portage County this July 4
-Roger Gordon
Aurora’s annual Independence Day celebration will take place on Friday, July 4. There will be a full day of activities, entertainment and family fun. The day will begin with the Fun Run 1 Mile and 5K at Bicentennial Park. The 1 Mile starts at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K at 8:30 a.m. Registration is available in advance at runsignup.com with Early Bird pricing ending June 20. Walk-up registration will open at 7 a.m. on race morning.
County roundup: Orange barrels coming to Streetsboro, plus news from Aurora, Ravenna and Shalersville
-Roger Gordon
Streetsboro City Council authorized participation in the Ohio Department of Transportation project scheduled for April 2026 that is going to be a complete rebuilding and resurfacing of the center of town.
County roundup: Aurora lines up construction projects, plus news from Ravenna and Shalersville
-Roger Gordon
Of the three bridges in Aurora that had structural issues, two have been replaced with new bridges during the last two years. The third, an 80-foot ravine bridge by the Paddock River Preserve that goes across the Chagrin River, was just approved to be built by Jagger Construction at a cost of $397,703.
Voters back school levies and Issue 2 in low-turnout Portage County election
-Ben Wolford
Portage County voters delivered key wins for public infrastructure and school funding during Tuesday’s primary election, even as turnout remained low.
County roundup: Plans set for Raven Awards Ceremony, plus news from Shalersville, Streetsboro and Aurora
-Roger Gordon
City of Ravenna This year’s Raven Awards Ceremony will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 in the Ravenna High School auditorium at 6589 N. Chestnut St. The ceremony will recognize award recipients from 2024. Nominations are still being accepted, and sponsorships are available. For more information, call 330-296-3886, email ryann@ravennaareachamber.com or visit ravennaareachamber.com. A groundbreaking was held April 15 for the brand-new Veterans Administration building on North Chestnut Street. The new structure will be twice the […]
County roundup: Streetsboro to upgrade traffic lights, plus news from Aurora and Ravenna
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Streetsboro The City of Streetsboro is upgrading its camera system on its traffic lights. When the original cameras were installed a few years ago, they were not as high quality as the ones that are currently being installed at every traffic light in the city. “We had some issues with the old cameras transmitting images back to dispatch,” Mayor Glenn Broska said. “So we decided to upgrade the cameras and upgrade the ability for them to transmit pictures back to […]
Aurora City School District welcomes new leadership
-Staff Report
Superintendent Mike Roberto will retire this summer after 25 years with the district and will be replaced by Dr. Paul Milcetich, who currently serves as Aurora’s assistant superintendent of curriculum & instruction.