Ravenna looks for other ways to improve Emerald Lake Preservation
- Ravenna did not win a state grant to acquire what would be additional park property, but the city’s not giving up yet.
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Documenters: Ravenna City Council meeting for Dec. 1, 2025
- Calfee asked Smallfield for an update on the Flock system and if it has been “worth it.” Smallfield enthusiastically shared his positive opinion on the system and said that it has helped to solve about 100 crimes already.
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.
Documenters: Ravenna Board of Education meeting for Nov. 24, 2025
-Noell Wolfgram Evans
Unanimous approval was also provided for entering into a service agreement with Southeast Local Schools for the services of an ELL tutor, the establishment of an Indoor Track and Field Club at the high school, and the purchase of a new van for the transportation of special education students.
Ravenna considering putting .25 percent income tax increase on the ballot next year
-Wendy DiAlesandro
Ravenna City Council on Nov. 3 eyed a .25 percent income tax increase to fund the planning and construction of a new fire station, police station and city hall.
Free health fair in Ravenna on Nov. 5
-Wendy DiAlesandro
Free snacks, blood pressure checks, flu shots and more will be available at a health fair set for 4-6 p.m. Nov. 5 at 575 Lake St., Ravenna.
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 program aims to build community in Skeels, McElrath neighborhoods
-Wendy DiAlesandro
When two visionaries meet, stand back. In this instance, the flying sparks gave life to Community Recess, a new recreational outlet for children and adults in Ravenna township’s Skeels and McElrath neighborhoods.
Around Ravenna: Soudils celebrate 50th anniversary, plus upcoming events
-Angie Reedy
A 50th wedding anniversary party was held by Cliff and Denise Soudil on Oct. 4, 2025 – 50 years to the day of their wedding, Oct. 4, 1975.
Restoration of VANTAGE employment funding a relief for local nonprofits
-Wendy DiAlesandro
The loss of a single employee can make a huge difference. So when a handful of federally subsidized employees returned to their workplaces Oct. 6, their bosses indulged in a collective sigh of relief.
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 […]
Ravenna looking to make access to Emerald Lake Preservation easier
-Wendy DiAlesandro
Ravenna city leaders are waiting to learn if the city will receive a state grant to acquire two parcels of land adjacent to Emerald Lake Preservation.
Around Ravenna: A Ravenna resident’s family journey through Germany
-Angie Reedy
Planes, trains and automobiles were part of a three-week vacation. Jack Trauth of Ravenna flew to London to visit his daughter, Karrie, and her wife, Angela. He and Karrie flew to Switzerland to meet his son, Jim, his wife, Mariana, and grandson Evan. Adding to the excitement of the outing were travel by a dual-gauge railroad, a cog rail, a zip line, a funicular (a cable railroad, especially one on a mountainside, where ascending and descending cars are counterbalanced) and a vintage paddle wheel boat.
Shower, laundry program restarting at Axess Family Services
-Wendy DiAlesandro
Starting this week, Axess Family Services is resurrecting a hygiene program that was one of many shuttered during the Covid era.
Around Edinburg: Celebrating Ravenna’s new book store
-Cathy Klein
On Aug. 30, I celebrated the Grand Opening of my bookstore in Ravenna, Books a Go Go. I could not have dreamed of a better day and cannot thank the members of the community enough for coming out to show their support. Thank you as well to the Main Street Ravenna organization and the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce for putting together a great Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Portage County’s pet pantries look to help those in need
-Jacob Wherley
Pet owners sometimes face issues financially providing for their companions. Deirdre Reaves of Kent knows this problem all too well. Twelve years ago, Reaves was facing the possibility of parting with her dog, Dink.
Around Ravenna: Books a Go Go is ready to go, D&L Carpet celebrates 50, and local author publishes new book
-Angie Reedy
Immaculate Conception Church will start its monthly spaghetti dinners Thursday, Sept. 18 in the church hall at 251 W. Spruce Ave. in Ravenna. Cost will remain the same: $12 for adults, $5 for children, and free for children under 3.
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.