Documenters: Village of Sugar Bush Knolls Council meeting for Jan. 6, 2026
- According to the banking statements shared, the village ended December with $173,273.10 in the bank and with $119,845.60 in investments with STAR Ohio.
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Documenters: Kent City Council committee meeting for Jan. 7, 2026
- Nick Cecil informed the council that there would be a cybersecurity meeting in order to go over updates made to comply with new Ohio law. Jones also went over an update to the civil service rules.
Documenters: Kent City Council committee meeting for Dec. 3, 2025
- Hall presented the 2026 operating budget, which was approved by the council. Kent is not in a deficit and has been able to put several million dollars into a rainy day fund for emergencies. The 2026 operating budget was approved by council.
Documenters: Ravenna City Council meeting for Dec. 1, 2025
- Calfee asked Smallfield for an update on the Flock system and if it has been “worth it.” Smallfield enthusiastically shared his positive opinion on the system and said that it has helped to solve about 100 crimes already.
Documenters: Ravenna Board of Education meeting for Nov. 24, 2025
-Noell Wolfgram Evans
Unanimous approval was also provided for entering into a service agreement with Southeast Local Schools for the services of an ELL tutor, the establishment of an Indoor Track and Field Club at the high school, and the purchase of a new van for the transportation of special education students.
Documenters: Kent City Council meeting for Nov. 19, 2025
-Margaret Lennox
After public comment concluded, Amrhein and council members honored Sue Nelson of Sue Nelson Designs for her contributions to Kent’s community. Nov. 19 was declared Sue Nelson Day to honor her retirement.
Documenters: Kent City School District Board of Education meeting for Nov. 19, 2025
-Noell Wolfgram Evans
Errera was unanimously elected and immediately sworn in. Errera thanked those in attendance and quickly cast his first vote, which was an approval to move the board into executive session.
Documenters: Brimfield Trustee meeting for Nov. 10, 2025
-Noell Wolfgram Evans
The township is done crack sealing for the year, according to Ruefner. He said that they were finally able to do some road mowing now that the political signs had been taken down. The road department currently has plans to complete some road ditching in the coming days, as well.
Documenters: Suffield Township Board of Trustees regular meeting for Nov. 11, 2025
-Bethany Ulrick
Trustee Jeff Eldreth explained that the Mogadore Reservoir water level has been intentionally lowered so that damage from a beaver can be repaired.
Documenters: Franklin Township Trustee meeting for Oct. 28, 2025
-Noell Wolfgram Evans
The Franklin Township trustees held a regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 28, 2025, at Township Hall. In attendance were Chairperson Kellie Kapusta and trustee Scott Swan. Also attending were Zoning Inspector Joe Ciccozzi, Deputy Fire Prevention Officer Richard Smith and Road Superintendent David Akerley.
Documenters: Streetsboro City Council meeting for Oct. 27, 2025
-Noell Wolfgram Evans
In development news, O’Malia said that 717 Credit Union had taken over the vacant Walgreens. He also announced that O’Hooligan’s barber and tattoo shop was planning a soft opening in November.
Documenters: Kent City School District Board of Education regular meeting for Oct. 21, 2025
-Bethany Ulrick
Treasurer Erin VanMeter updated the board on changes to the state budget that will result in $319,000 less in funding for the district. However, the school will be receiving a merit-based bonus of $180,000 for their district report card rating. This bonus is part of a new state program.
Documenters: Crestwood Board of Education meeting for Oct. 14, 2025
-Noell Wolfgram Evans
Curtis then offered the superintendent’s report, which led off with a warning about an expected slate of votes on property taxes in the Ohio statehouse, which would upend school funding. “The state is still not fulfilling their part,” she said.
Documenters: Streetsboro City Schools Board of Education meeting for Oct. 13, 2025
-Bethany Ulrick
The school is in the final stages of creating a girls flag football team through a program sponsored by the Cleveland Browns. The NFL team would be paying for all expenses except transportation.
Documenters: Streetsboro City Council meeting for Sept. 29, 2025
-Margaret Lennox
At the start of the meeting, Erick Ritz was sworn in as a member of Streetsboro’s police department, as well as three part-time firefighters, Patrick Bergen, Jacob Boon and Joshua Strunk. A resolution to recognize Eileen Fitzsimmons for her service to Streetsboro’s community and parks was passed.
Documenters: Mantua Village Council meeting for Sept. 16, 2025
-Noell Wolfgram Evans
The first order of business of the council was to hear a report from Tia Rutledge from Portage County Water Resources. She provided an update on the current project in the village to replace the water mains.
Documenters: Atwater Township Trustees meeting for Aug. 12, 2025.
-Marissa Devantier
Thora Green presented an administrative report that included the Eagle Scout project at the township property that would include a sign and flag to be erected by the end of August.
Documenters: Ravenna Board of Education meeting for Aug. 25, 2025
-Noell Wolfgram Evans
Wisniewski offered a report on Maplewood. They are preparing to celebrate their 50th anniversary and are currently in the planning stages for this event.