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Streetsboro car wash will offer free service to city police vehicles

Sgt. Clean Car Wash, which recently opened in Streetsboro, washes police vehicles free of charge in all cities where it has set up shop. Besides Streetsboro, Sgt. Clean operates car washes in Strongsville (north and south), Westlake, Parma, Massillon, Medina and Green.

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Who’s running for office in Kent, Streetsboro

As Portage County heads into its local election cycle, Kent and Streetsboro voters will decide in November who will fill open city council seats.

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Election preview: Here are the major ballot issues for every city, village and township in Portage County on Nov. 8

Kent voters will decide whether to approve an ordinance lowering the penalties for misdemeanor marijuana offenses. Specifically, the ordinance calls for:

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Multiple renovation projects in store for Streetsboro, including the library

Built in 1998, the Pierce Streetsboro Library building needs new gutters and siding. Council estimates the cost at $56,757.

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Streetsboro adding to fire department with help of FEMA grant

Streetsboro City Council on Oct. 14 accepted a $1.185 million FEMA grant to hire three additional paramedic/firefighters.

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Streetsboro is looking to improve sections of state Route 303

Streetsboro City Council authorized city staff to apply for funds to improve traffic at the intersection of state Route 303, state Route 14 and Ranch Road.

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The law says clear your sidewalks, but enforcement is uncommon

Cities and villages across Portage County have passed laws requiring businesses and residents to clear snow off sidewalks, but in most cases no one is enforcing them, officials said.

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Streetsboro proposes year-long ban on solar while it updates its zoning code

Streetsboro is considering a year-long moratorium on solar electric generation facilities, including those residents may wish to install on their roofs or in their yards.

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Streetsboro will consider a ban on using electronic devices while driving

Streetsboro officials want to increase the legal pressure on drivers who use their electronic devices behind the wheel.

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Urban chickens may get a second chance with new Streetsboro proposal

Backyard chickens are still on Streetsboro City Council's mind as the city's service committee is floating yet another poultry-oriented ordinance.

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Documenters: City of Streetsboro meeting for Jan. 23, 2023

Finance Director Matt MIller reported that the city was below expense budget and above revenue budget.

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County roundup: Aurora hike-and-bike gets a $500,000 boost, plus news from Ravenna and Streetsboro

Aurora City Council is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources toward the first segment of the hike-and-bike trail that is being built. The trail, which will be called the Aurora Trail, will run along the railroad right-of-way that runs through town.

Portage County obituaries for March 21-23

County land bank receives millions in funding

County roundup: Streetsboro to upgrade traffic lights, plus news from Aurora and Ravenna

Baker: Springtime starts in our hearts

County land bank receives millions in funding

County roundup: Streetsboro to upgrade traffic lights, plus news from Aurora and Ravenna

Kent passes new parking restriction to limit the number of vehicles outside an address

Kent Hotel will serve 75 free lunches for Kent Social Services

Kent’s Hometown Bank building granted Local Historic Property status

Streetsboro setting up possible incentives for Winking Lizard

Baker: Springtime starts in our hearts

Around Windham: It’s finally spring!

Around Edinburg: Spring cleanup is set for May 2 and 3

Portage County obituaries for March 21-23

Portage County obituaries for March 19-20

Portage County obituaries for March 17-18

Streetsboro

Streetsboro car wash will offer free service to city police vehicles

Who’s running for office in Kent, Streetsboro

Election preview: Here are the major ballot issues for every city, village and township in Portage County on Nov. 8

Multiple renovation projects in store for Streetsboro, including the library

Streetsboro adding to fire department with help of FEMA grant

Streetsboro is looking to improve sections of state Route 303

The law says clear your sidewalks, but enforcement is uncommon

Streetsboro proposes year-long ban on solar while it updates its zoning code

Streetsboro will consider a ban on using electronic devices while driving

Urban chickens may get a second chance with new Streetsboro proposal

Documenters: City of Streetsboro meeting for Jan. 23, 2023

County roundup: Aurora hike-and-bike gets a $500,000 boost, plus news from Ravenna and Streetsboro