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County roundup: Mantua to invest village funds, plus updates from Hiram, Garrettsville, Freedom and Windham

Earlier this year, Mantua Village Council realized that it had a fairly sizable bank account and thought it would be good to do a better job investing that money so it could at least be earning ample interest instead of just sitting in the bank with a very low interest rate.

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Business in Mantua takes off thanks to revitalization efforts

In recent years, dozens of people passionate about the village are bringing it back to life, seeing its potential and working together to give it energy once again. Committees and individuals have worked tirelessly to restore and revitalize Mantua.

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Round Two: No medals for Kent State, but Conners ties for 9th in golf

The 2024 Paris Summer Games didn’t net Kent State’s seventh Olympic medal, but Corey Conners of Team Canada showed once again that he’s one of the world’s elite golfers.

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Proposed Mantua social media policy would ban offensive content on village accounts

The Village of Mantua is considering a social media policy for its employees and appointees when using the village accounts.

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Proposed short-term rental regulations back to Mantua planning commission

Mantua’s attempt to regulate short-term rentals has stalled, with residents expressing concern over lengths of rentals and special circumstances.

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Child endangerment charge dropped against Mantua police officer

A criminal charge against a Mantua police officer has been dropped, with the prosecution saying one of its essential witnesses is unavailable due to medical reasons.

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County roundup: Garrettsville prepares for Peach Social Car Cruise, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Nelson, Mantua and Windham

The long-awaited time capsule opening took place July 6. Inside the time capsule were, among other things, old newspapers, an old book from the Garrettsville 120th Centennial and a song written about Garrettsville called “Old Garrettsville” that was sung by two girls, according to the James A. Garfield Historical Society, when the time capsule was buried in 1924. Two women sang the song at the time capsule opening.

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Northern Portage County marijuana laws explained: Part 1

The Portager will run a series of three articles detailing each community’s response, the first one focusing on northern Portage county, the second on central, and the third on the county’s southern townships.

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County roundup: Golf scrambles and time capsules in Garrettsville, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Mantua, Nelson and Windham

The Garrettsville time-capsule opening will be Saturday, July 6 on High Street. It will be presented by the James A. Garfield Historical Society.

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

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

Streetsboro approves expansion of Woodside Lake campgrounds

County roundup: Mogadore starts phase 2 on new trails, plus news from Atwater, Suffield and Randolph

Streetsboro approves expansion of Woodside Lake campgrounds

Tree City Feed shuts down after two years under new management

Computer glitch causes tax problems at Popeyes in Streetsboro

Been There, Done That: Yard sale success and the joys of grilling

Around Garrettsville: Murder mystery fundraiser will benefit community cupboard, plus more news from Garrettsville

Round Two: Early lessons in college football writing

Portage County obituaries for Sept. 11-12

Portage County obituaries for Sept. 9-10

Portage County obituaries for Sept. 6-8

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County roundup: Mantua to invest village funds, plus updates from Hiram, Garrettsville, Freedom and Windham

Business in Mantua takes off thanks to revitalization efforts

Round Two: No medals for Kent State, but Conners ties for 9th in golf

Proposed Mantua social media policy would ban offensive content on village accounts

Proposed short-term rental regulations back to Mantua planning commission

Child endangerment charge dropped against Mantua police officer

County roundup: Garrettsville prepares for Peach Social Car Cruise, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Nelson, Mantua and Windham

Northern Portage County marijuana laws explained: Part 1

County roundup: Golf scrambles and time capsules in Garrettsville, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Mantua, Nelson and Windham

Letter to the editor: Voice your concern to save Mantua Potato Festival

Volunteers needed for Mantua ‘mulch party’ on June 20

Mantua looks to regulate short-term rentals with max stays and occupancy