Shalersville Township residents Jack Bias and Rich McIntyre are contending for township trustee to take the seat formerly held by John Kline, who did not file for re-election.
The Portage County Board of Elections released the unofficial final results of the May 2 election, which saw a voter turnout of about 14% and a total of 5,029 ballots cast.
Shalersville Township and the City of Streetsboro have worked out an economic agreement that will prevent any possibility the township could be annexed.
In the first Don Faix Invitational at Bridget Franek Track, the Field Falcons girls track and field team took first...
City council is looking into the bright LED lighting that some of Ravenna’s businesses use that is causing complaints from residents, especially in the commercial areas.
As a township, Shalersville cannot collect income tax from the Geis build. Streetsboro has partnered with Shalersville to allow the township to receive tax revenues through the city. Resident Chris Martin referred to the building as an abomination.
Township employees made up the audience. Their annual contracts were unanimously renewed. Holidays for township employees were updated.
Portage County’s Board of Commissioners learned in February that the federal government was cutting SNAP’s Emergency Allotment program at the end of the month. Appalled, they took matters into their own hands.
The proposed Joint Economic Development District agreement between Shalersville Township and the City of Streetsboro will go before trustees and council members over the next few days to make the deal official.
At their April 6 meeting, Shalersville Township trustees were pleased to accept Girl Scout Troop 7575's offer to do roadside cleanup on April 25. While no roads have been identified, Trustee John Kline is adamant that Covid-conscious safety protocols will be in place, and each group of scouts will be accompanied by a chaperone.
Each of Portage County’s four cities, and at least one village and township, has at least one community garden available to residents.
Portage Park District is hosting an array of programs this month. All programs require registration. All events are free, with the exception of the July 8 Headwaters Adventure Race. Visit Portage Park District’s website for registration and program information. Look for the “Things to Do” button at the top of the webpage.