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Mantua cop sues sheriff’s office after deputies took her child and shared pictures of her

Village of Mantua Police Officer Miranda Brothers is suing Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski and the Portage County Sheriff’s Office, alleging malicious prosecution, violation of her constitutional right “to parent her child,” removing her child and prosecuting her without probable cause.

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Sheriff’s office will work with social services agency to shuttle people released from jail

Newly released former inmates who don’t have rides from the Portage County Jail will soon be spared from walking along Infirmary Road.

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County, Kent, Streetsboro and Ravenna reach agreement on Drug Task Force lawsuit

The cities of Kent, Streetsboro and Ravenna have reached an agreement with the county over the value of property retained by the Portage County sheriff when he withdrew his agency from a joint drug task force in 2021.

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Apparent change to jail release policy raises safety concerns for former inmates and residents

On Nov. 21, Judge Laurie Pittman drove along Infirmary Road, eyes anxiously scanning the ditches for what she hoped she wouldn't find.

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Sheriff’s office denies allegations in ongoing civil rights case

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office broadly rejected the allegations included in a civil rights lawsuit against the agency brought by two men jailed on false drug charges in 2023, according to new court filings.

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Latest incident highlights problems in Portage County’s after-jail drop-offs

On the morning of Oct. 22, Ravenna police fielded a call about a woman vandalizing scarecrows in the city’s new “pocket park” next to Guido’s restaurant.

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Incumbent Bruce Zuchowski facing Democratic challenger Jon Barber in sheriff’s race

Republican incumbent Bruce D. Zuchowski hopes to retain his seat as Portage County sheriff. He is being challenged by Democrat Jon Barber.

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Letter to the editor: Sheriff’s annual report expensive and inappropriate

I got an "annual report" mailing from the Portage County Sheriff today. It was beyond the pale for several reasons.

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Kent council members pass ‘right to vote’ resolution, as sheriff’s office speaks out

Kent City Council unanimously approved a resolution this week affirming that the right to vote is a fundamental democratic principle protected by law, and every citizen deserves to participate in elections free from intimidation or coercion.

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Justice Department will monitor Portage County elections for intimidation

Citing concerns about intimidation, the U.S. Justice Department will send staff to Portage County to monitor for violations of voting rights laws, the agency said Tuesday.

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Sheriff Zuchowski used jail labor to support his reelection campaign, Ravenna man alleges

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is facing new allegations of using labor from the county jail to do work for his reelection campaign.

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Cities discuss ‘settlement framework’ with sheriff’s office in lawsuit over funds

Almost a year ago, three Portage County cities sued Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski for allegedly keeping money he should have distributed when the Portage County Drug Task Force disbanded in 2021. Today the case remains in pretrial stages.

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Legislative update: Local politicians hit the ground running as new congressional session starts up

County roundup: The state Route 44 project moves forward in Rootstown, plus news from Paris

Boykin steps down after 31 years on Kent school board

Legislative update: Local politicians hit the ground running as new congressional session starts up

County roundup: The state Route 44 project moves forward in Rootstown, plus news from Paris

Aurora City Council approves $55 million budget for 2025

University Hospitals agreed to pay patients affected by a data breach

Vivid Vibes Boutique opens second location in Mantua with goal of helping customers feel confident

Marilyn Sessions retires from Hometown Bank, leaves legacy of public service

Around Randolph: Spring into health and safer parks in the township

Around Garrettsville: New businesses, new events and more coming to Garrettsville

Ohio Outdoors: Get naturally healthy in 2025

Portage County obituaries for Jan. 17-19

Portage County obituaries for Jan. 15-16

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Sheriff’s Office

Mantua cop sues sheriff’s office after deputies took her child and shared pictures of her

Sheriff’s office will work with social services agency to shuttle people released from jail

County, Kent, Streetsboro and Ravenna reach agreement on Drug Task Force lawsuit

Apparent change to jail release policy raises safety concerns for former inmates and residents

Sheriff’s office denies allegations in ongoing civil rights case

Latest incident highlights problems in Portage County’s after-jail drop-offs

Incumbent Bruce Zuchowski facing Democratic challenger Jon Barber in sheriff’s race

Letter to the editor: Sheriff’s annual report expensive and inappropriate

Kent council members pass ‘right to vote’ resolution, as sheriff’s office speaks out

Justice Department will monitor Portage County elections for intimidation

Sheriff Zuchowski used jail labor to support his reelection campaign, Ravenna man alleges

Cities discuss ‘settlement framework’ with sheriff’s office in lawsuit over funds