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Kent City Council rejects nonpartisan ballots for local races

Voters will likely continue to see whether candidates for council and mayor are Democrats or Republicans on their ballots following a decision from Kent City Council on July 9.
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Kent City Council to consider nonpartisan city elections process

The Kent charter review commission has recommended that the city's mayoral and city council elections will no longer be partisan. At 7 p.m. July 9, Kent City Council will decide whether to put the change to voters in the November general election.
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How are communities around Portage County using automatic plate readers?

Kent city leaders may be leaning away from purchasing automated license plate readers, but leave city limits and you’re on camera.
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Kent council members sour on Flock cameras after news reports about data sharing and privacy

As the federal government began mass deportations, Kent city council in April delayed purchasing 14 automated license plate readers.
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Aurora opens hike and bike trail after a decade in the works

A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Saturday to celebrate Aurora’s new hike and bike path, Aurora Trail.
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Portage County library says compliance with state budget bill is costly and impractical

Acknowledging that his request is “last-resort” advocacy, Portage County District Library director Jonathan Harris has sent a plea and a promise directly to Governor Mike DeWine’s desk.
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New jail transport program has already helped 173 people

In the first six months of a new Portage County Jail transportation program, 173 people recently released from the jail have taken advantage of free rides to a PARTA hub, personally accompanied by a social worker offering help with employment and housing.
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Struggling Portage County schools plan for the worst in the face of proposed budget bill

Gov. Mike DeWine is poised to sign a two-year budget bill into law, but if he does, Ohio’s schools, communities and law enforcement agencies may find themselves behind the financial eight ball.
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Legislative update: U.S. representatives Sykes, Joyce differ on ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-Akron) and U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Bainbridge Township) have taken opposite stances on the Republicans’ federal budget reconciliation bill — dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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County roundup: Construction heating up around Brimfield, plus news from Atwater, Randolph and Suffield

Atwater Fire Department Chief Jason Brock presented information on the increasing call volume the department is facing (there were 51 incidents in May). Data showed the need for the station to be staffed from 4 to 10 p.m. as this is the second-busiest call time after the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. time slot.
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County roundup: Orange barrels coming to Streetsboro, plus news from Aurora, Ravenna and Shalersville

Streetsboro City Council authorized participation in the Ohio Department of Transportation project scheduled for April 2026 that is going to be a complete rebuilding and resurfacing of the center of town.
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Property taxes and revenue are up: Where does the money go?

Portage County property owners were gobsmacked last year when they received their new property valuations. Many wondered where the money will go, and some are even calling for the total elimination of property taxes. 
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