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Family of a student with autism challenges Bio-Med over service animal dispute

A Ravenna family has embarked on a legal battle against Bio-Med Science Academy in Rootstown, alleging the charter school is violating their son’s civil rights.
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Warming resources are few for those living without a house in Portage County

When temperatures plummet, Portage County’s unhoused population is left with diminishing options. For those unable to find warm shelter at night, the county offers exactly one resource: The Haven of Portage County.
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Ravenna plans birthday bash for 225th anniversary celebration

Ravenna’s 225th Anniversary Celebration will take place Saturday, June 8, and it’s actually a two-for-one deal: The birthday bash will be held in conjunction with Main Street Ravenna’s Art on Main event, a free art and music festival that will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Ravenna.
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Portage County crews responded to East Palestine train derailment

Over a dozen Portage County emergency workers responded to the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine that sent toxic chemicals into the sky and soil.
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Streetlights may be coming to Ravenna’s Breakneck Creek development

Responding to residents' complaints, township trustees met last week with Breakneck's developers to encourage them to keep their side of a deal inked decades ago. The developer had agreed to install 12 lights in the subdivision near Summit Road and South Diamond Street, but somehow never did.
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Dozens of Ravenna residents forced from their homes after apartment building condemned

Residents at Western Reserve Residential Rooms had to find new homes Dec. 18 following a morning inspection that left the building condemned.
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Souls to the Polls event will be held this Sunday in Ravenna

In direct response to perceived voter intimidation, some local organizations are taking literal steps to support area voters.
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Fourth of July in Ravenna Township

Ricky Wise, a Ravenna Township resident, had a cookout and pool party at his house for July 4. Wise describes...
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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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Ravenna resident Eddie Mae Prisby celebrates 100 years

In Ravenna, Eddie Mae Prisby spends her days doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. Her personality, so full of life, keeps her going as she enthusiastically turns 100 years old.
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Ravenna looking to make access to Emerald Lake Preservation easier

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.
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Ravenna’s Young Marines program will shut down unless someone steps up to run it

Chesty Puller Young Marines is part of an international organization founded in 1958 to mirror the values of the U.S. Marine Corps. Each unit is dedicated to promoting the mental, moral and physical development of youth from age 8 through high school graduation.
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