Latest

Politics

County commission Local government Politics Sheriff's Office

Budget rift between sheriff and commissioners divides GOP this election

Portage County Commissioner Tony Badalamenti arrived at the Ravenna Moose Lodge in September for an event to fund Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski’s re-election campaign. He thought he would take the opportunity to explain his recent budget decisions to the sheriff’s supporters.

Local government Politics

By the numbers: nearly 80% of Portage County voters aren’t Republicans or Democrats – this election, at least

In a political climate marked by increasing discord, most Portage County residents have opted out, at least for primary polling.

Legislative update Local government Politics

Legislative update: Ohio Rep. Gail Pavliga votes to override governor’s veto of transgender legislation

Portage County’s state representatives joined their Republican colleagues Jan. 10 in overriding Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of the bill that bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender students’ participation in sports.

Letters to the editor Opinion Politics

Letter to the editor: The sheriff’s annual report was a campaign brochure

Editor’s note: The Portager publishes letters to the editor from the community. The opinions expressed are published not because they necessarily reflect those of the publication but because we feel they contribute meaningfully to the local discourse on matters of public interest.

Atwater Aurora Brimfield Charlestown Deerfield Franklin Hiram Kent Local government Mantua Palmyra Politics Rootstown Shalersville Windham

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.

A welcome sign for the Village of Mantua, Ohio, including the name of the mayor, Linda Clark

Hiram Local government Mantua Politics

Village voters unseated longtime mayors in Mantua and Hiram

Mantua Mayor Linda Clark and Hiram Mayor Lou Bertrand will turn over the keys of their respective village halls after over a decade of service, according to the unofficial results of the Nov. 7 election.

Local government Politics

Area lawmakers focus on Ohio crisis line and minors’ access to online pornography

A bill introduced by a local Ohio lawmaker could cause a popular pornography website to go dark in Ohio, at least according to one news report.

Deerfield Local government Politics

Candidate for Deerfield trustees had been found guilty of taking money from her mom’s estate

Three candidates are vying for the position of Deerfield Township trustee: Laura Lindberg, Stephanie Barringer and incumbent Mark Bann. One of them, Lindberg, in June settled a civil lawsuit accusing her of embezzling from her own mother’s estate, according to Portage County court records.

Kent Letters to the editor Opinion Politics

Letter to the editor: A response to the Oct. 27 letter regarding the John Kuhar campaign

I will respond to a few of the issues [presented in Christopher Clevenger's Oct. 27 letter].

Letters to the editor Local government Opinion Politics

Letter to the editor: A response to Kent Council Member Kuhar

I wanted to take a moment to respond to the paid ad placed by John Kuhar in Wednesday’s digital edition. Throughout his “letter,” Mr. Kuhar touted a record of service for Kent residents, and prioritizing their safety. Unfortunately, Mr. Kuhar left a few details out.

Local government Palmyra Politics

Voter guide 2023: Interim Palmyra trustee seeks to keep the job

Interim trustee Ricky Bennett and Robin Tittel are squaring off for trustee in Palmyra this November.

Local government Mantua Politics

Voter guide 2023: Longtime trustee Festa faces a challenge in Mantua Township

Township resident Paul Moore is challenging Trustee John Festa for the position of Mantua Township trustee in the November 2023 race.

Kent’s pedestrian seating area on Franklin Avenue isn’t going anywhere

Local musician, photographer Ritch Underwood’s work part of new Led Zeppelin documentary

Ohio Outdoor: April showers bring vernal pools

Portage County obituaries for May 7-8

Kent’s pedestrian seating area on Franklin Avenue isn’t going anywhere

Voters back school levies and Issue 2 in low-turnout Portage County election

Portage County schools could lose money under House Bill 96’s carryover cap

Kent City Council to consider changes to city’s Outdoor Seating Area

Kent Hotel will serve 75 free lunches for Kent Social Services

Kent’s Hometown Bank building granted Local Historic Property status