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County roundup: Hiram launches Village Pass to connect town and gown, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Nelson, Mantua and Windham

The Village of Hiram recently launched the Village Pass, a collaboration between the village and Hiram College.
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Badalamenti and Pavliga lost their re-election bids after primary challenges from sheriff-backed newcomers

Incumbent county commissioner Tony Badalamenti will not serve another term after this fall’s election, having lost his primary campaign to his Republican challenger, Jill L. Crawford, in a very close race.
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County roundup: Hiram board position opens, plus news from Garrettsville, Mantua and Windham

The implementation of a police officer-held speed camera was the main topic at a public forum Feb. 22 at Hiram College. Trevor Elkins from Targeting Solutions had a question-and-answer session with residents regarding the startup of the speed camera.
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County roundup: Hiram considers end to towing, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua and Windham

The Village of Hiram is looking to implement a boot system rather than towing vehicles parked illegally.
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Letter: TimeBanks are a community-building network

TimeBanks are membership organizations that support the exchange of services between its members. Each member shares their “Requests” (something they need) and “Offers'' (something they can do) on the TimeBank-specific software.
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Portage Park District plans updates and listening sessions in 2024

Forget winter rests and hibernation. Staff at the Portage Park District are busy planning and preparing for several new projects.
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Mantua police officer pleads not guilty to child endangerment charge

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges against a Village of Mantua police officer, alleging she endangered her 5-year-old son by leaving him alone with a man previously convicted of sexual battery.
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County roundup: Mantua trustees release full 2024 schedule, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram and Windham

The Mantua Township “Historic District Boundary Increase” has been approved and is now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
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County roundup: Christmas festivals and news from Freedom, Mantua, Hiram, Garrettsville and Windham

A Merry Evening in the Village will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. Spend a pleasant evening in the Village of Mantua enjoying the holiday spirit. Shops in will be decorated, stocked with Christmas items and open until 8 p.m.
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Mantua will host a village-wide holiday event Dec. 7

The village of Mantua will host “A Merry Evening in the Village” from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7.
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A closer look at the shake-ups and surprises from last week’s election

Among those votes were several surprises, ranging from the removal of several longtime elected officials, failed school levies, and the election of a township trustee who had been found guilty of embezzlement.
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Deerfield picks Lindberg for trustee; plus contested village, township and school board results

Deerfield Township residents elected Laura Lindberg to its board of trustees, replacing incumbent Mark Bann, according to unofficial results of the Nov. 7 vote.
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