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A historic Hiram farmstead is in the process of being revitalized to create a community-oriented volunteer education center. The center will feature instruction on eco-friendly living and will include hands-on programs on topics like growing heirloom apples, nut trees and other fruit crops, as well as making apple cider.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Sept.18 issued a Special Reconnect Order ensuring that people served by PUCO-regulated utilities won’t have their gas or electric service cut from Oct. 13, 2025, through April 15, 2026.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
David Shea, executive director of Community Action Council of Portage County for 26 years, is stepping down Oct. 22. Taking the lead role is former county treasurer John Kennedy.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
The Portage County Republican Party is promoting an all-day “Into Action” class on June 21, which is being marketed to people who wish to “identify individuals and organizations hostile to liberty.”
- Wendy DiAlesandro
Federal cuts have hit the Portage County Combined General Health District (PCHD), affecting the department’s ability to monitor and respond to communicable disease outbreaks.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
Portage County’s food pantries and programs are among the first local victims of federal funding cuts, and the state is poised to compound the blow.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
Following a Nov. 19 rescue of more than 60 animals from what Executive Director Chalan Lowry described as “horrendous living conditions,” the Portage Animal Protective League has issued a special call for donations of supplies and money.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
Portage County commissioners on Nov. 14 opted to continue their contract with GreenBoard IT, which collects discarded electronic devices at the county recycling center.
- Jeremy Brown
The Portage County Emergency Management Agency has officially opened its new command center, which includes state-of-the-art multimedia monitoring and communication technology.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
This is part of a series of articles The Portager is offering about the revaluation process. This article focuses on Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly’s and county Treasurer John Kennedy’s thoughts about Ohio’s taxing structure and what residents can do.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
The Portager is offering a series of articles about the statewide property revaluation process. This article focuses on how the revaluations affect local schools, and why asking voters for additional tax levies remains necessary.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
Aurora City Council gave final approval March 25 to a conditional zoning certificate for a 10-foot-wide hike-and-bike trail to be sited along the former Norfolk Southern Railroad property.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
Kent City Council recently amended its noise ordinance to allow radios, stereos and musical instruments to be played outdoors in the city’s designated outdoor refreshment area.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
Countywide turnout in the May 19 primary election tallied at 25.24% of registered voters, a bit lower than usual for a presidential primary election, county Board of Elections Director Faith Lyon said.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
Aurora City Council on March 11 approved Greens of Aurora’s plan to build a 10,600 square foot Goddard School and a 7,300 square foot dental clinic on the east side of North Chillicothe Road, across from Barrington Plaza. The project footprint is 8.9 acres.
- Roger Gordon
The implementation of a police officer-held speed camera was the main topic at a public forum Feb. 22 at Hiram College. Trevor Elkins from Targeting Solutions had a question-and-answer session with residents regarding the startup of the speed camera.
- Jeremy Brown
During an event on Jan. 25, representatives from Charter Communications, which goes by the brand name Spectrum, announced that the service expansion will reach more than 290 homes and small businesses in Portage County. The new lines will carry internet, TV, mobile and voice services.
- Wendy DiAlesandro
Streetsboro’s Jan. 22 revamp of its zoning code has the city banning personal vacation rentals like Airbnbs, at least for now.