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Voters back school levies and Issue 2 in low-turnout Portage County election

Portage County voters delivered key wins for public infrastructure and school funding during Tuesday’s primary election, even as turnout remained low.
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County roundup: Plans set for Raven Awards Ceremony, plus news from Shalersville, Streetsboro and Aurora

City of Ravenna This year’s Raven Awards Ceremony will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 in...
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Letter to the editor: Support for Ravenna schools is support for the community

An enduring and necessary virtue of cities, towns and villages across Ohio and America is the willingness of their voters to tax themselves to support their schools. Without such support, financial and otherwise, a community’s schools cannot reach their full potential to benefit each year’s students.
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Jeff Wallis retires as Ravenna’s police chief, reflects on highs and lows of career

Jeff Wallis always wanted to work in law enforcement. He realized that goal long ago, even spending eight years as his hometown’s top cop.
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Around Ravenna: Spaghetti dinners, fashion shows and spring fun in Ravenna

Remember, because of Easter week, Immaculate Conception will be holding its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. April 24. The dinner will remain the same for eating in or taking out.
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Documenters: Ravenna Township Trustees meeting for April 1, 2025

Public hearing began with residents addressing a zoning issue. The residents are landlords of a single-family home and wished to put up a fence, but the zoning permit was revoked because the property had an infraction for clutter.
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Ravenna firefighter completes prestigious Indiana Smoke Diver training

Ravenna firefighter/paramedic Zach Thomas, 24, is now the first Ohioan to complete the rigorous, nearly week-long Indiana Smoke Divers advanced training course, a program only the toughest firefighters can achieve.
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Letter to the editor: Ravenna schools give our kids a strong foundation

As a proud graduate of Ravenna High School (RHS), a father to two RHS graduates — Khai and Angelique Brown — both of whom hold Master's degrees, and as a local business man and property owner, I am writing to express my unwavering support for the Ravenna School level. RHS provided me with the essential tools to succeed, and I have seen firsthand how it equips today's students with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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‘Hands Off’ protesters join nationwide mobilization in downtown Kent and Ravenna

More than 1,000 people rallied on the Portage County Courthouse lawn in downtown Ravenna and near the gazebo in downtown Kent as part of the "Hands Off!" national day of action around the country on Saturday.
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Ravenna man found guilty of $1 million tax fraud conspiracy

A Ravenna man has been convicted by a federal jury of orchestrating a financial conspiracy that defrauded the U.S. government of over $1 million in pandemic benefits.
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County roundup: Streetsboro to upgrade traffic lights, plus news from Aurora and Ravenna

Streetsboro The City of Streetsboro is upgrading its camera system on its traffic lights. When the original cameras were installed...
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Around Ravenna: Spaghetti dinners, brunch and more meals and meetings coming up in March

Don't forget the Immaculate Conception monthly spaghetti dinner. It will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at the parish hall, 251 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna.
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