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Around Windham: Holiday events coming up in Windham, plus giving thanks for some wonderful neighbors

The third annual Windham/James A. Garfield Marathon Veterans Day half marathon was held on Nov. 12. The races started and ended at the Windham High School, which is next to Camp James A. Garfield (formerly Ravenna Arsenal).

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Deerfield picks Lindberg for trustee; plus contested village, township and school board results

Deerfield Township residents elected Laura Lindberg to its board of trustees, replacing incumbent Mark Bann, according to unofficial results of the Nov. 7 vote.

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Voter guide 2023: Former zoning inspector challenges Alderman for Windham trustee

Trustee Brian Keith Miller is being challenged by Craig Alderman.

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Around Windham: An important benefit dinner, Browns tickets and more Windham news

There will be a spaghetti benefit dinner for 14-year-old Cairo Serenity Svonavec on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Windham Community Center; the dinner is sponsored by the Windham American Legion.

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County roundup: Village of Hiram will install speed cameras, plus news from Windham, Freedom, Garrettsville and Mantua

The Village of Hiram is considering installing traffic cameras for speeding vehicles. The chief of the Hiram Police Department is looking to other communities that have these cameras to see how they are working.

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County roundup: Freedom Fall Festival is set for Sept. 23, plus news from Garrettsville, Hiram, Mantua, Nelson and Windham

The Freedom Community Park Boosters will host their Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Freedom Town Hall and Pavilion at 8966 state Route 700.

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Round Two Sports Windham

Hardesty: How to get your copy of the new book on the history of the Windham Bombers

The chapter titles alone are enticing, like Marty Hill and the Impossible Dream: The 1975-76 Bombers, the Legend of the 1978 Bombers, The 84-86 Football Teams-The Evolution of a Champion, and even Windham’s Original Ghostbuster: Thomson Jay Hudson.

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Construction will begin on a new Silica Sand Road bridge

The Silica Sand Road bridge in Nelson and Windham townships is about to be replaced. Construction on the $1,084,460 project will start this month, and the new bridge structure and accompanying road work are expected to be completed by October.

Letters to the editor Local government Opinion Windham

Letter: It’s about the policy, not the person

As a former Zoning Inspector in Paris Twp, Portage County, I would like to share my insights on the “he-said-she-said” article about Windham’s Zoning Inspector. The problem with the article is that it focused on who the new inspector is, not the true root of the problem, which is officials bending rules to make people happy. In this case written township Zoning Resolutions and county policies.

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Senior Life: Give back for the holidays, stay active and take advantage of senior discounts

A rescued mare and her trainer, both named Morgan, are a winning pair

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Meeting of the Portage Co. Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society

The Aurora firefighters union has a new contract and pay raise

County roundup: Ravenna water tower to be demolished, plus news from Aurora, Shalersville and Streetsboro

Streetsboro City Council approves road repair contracts, gives preview of future plans

After 60 years, there’s a new Horseshoe Diner in downtown Ravenna

Kent Area Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses and individuals Nov. 16

Suffield’s new Crafted Artisan Meadery is steeped in history

Senior Life: Give back for the holidays, stay active and take advantage of senior discounts

Calm column: Come to the table and leave the rest behind

One for the Books: Master storytellers at their best

Portage County obituaries for Nov. 21-26

Portage County obituaries for Nov. 17-20

Portage County obituaries for Nov. 15-16