During a special March 6 council meeting, Kent city leaders unanimously granted the city’s Community Development Department emergency authorization to review zoning and building permits for two downtown projects.
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During a special March 6 Kent City Council session, city leaders greenlighted the way for a proposed hike and bike trail that will run partly over another city’s water line.
Trustee Joe Leonard inquired about the status of E-Check in Portage County, a subject of interest for Pavliga. She has previously taken her opposition to E-Check all the way to Washington
Windham Township TrusteesMarch 7, 20246 p.m. Attendance Dan Burns ChairRich Gano Vice ChairBrian Miller TrusteeCasey Timmons Fiscal Officer Documenter’s Notes...
In a political climate marked by increasing discord, most Portage County residents have opted out, at least for primary polling.
After nearly fifteen minutes of debate, the trustees tabled the change of height from 40 to 60 feet. Several ideas were discussed, including conditional approval contingent on fire department approval.
The Portage County Board of Elections would like to advise Ravenna voters who live in the Ravenna City 3A and Ravenna City 4A precincts who vote at Reed Memorial Library, that on Election Day the Reed Memorial Library parking lot will not be available due to construction.
Kent City Council has so far decided not to decide how many people should populate each of the city’s six wards, and recently pulled a ballot measure that would have instead let voters make that decision.
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.
Political campaigning is in full swing, complete with attack ads making disparaging accusations, whether they be true or not, who can tell.
Streetsboro City Council on Feb. 26 approved a $6,495 contract with Rock The House Entertainment Group to provide a temporary stage for this year’s Streetsboro Family Days celebration. The previous stage was dismantled about five years ago when it fell into disrepair.
In her 11th State of the City address, Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin celebrated a decade of accomplishments and looked forward to even more.