Jeff Wallis always wanted to work in law enforcement. He realized that goal long ago, even spending eight years as his hometown’s top cop.
Ravenna firefighter/paramedic Zach Thomas, 24, is now the first Ohioan to complete the rigorous, nearly week-long Indiana Smoke Divers advanced training course, a program only the toughest firefighters can achieve.
Charlene Rohal, a dedicated 4-H volunteer from Portage County, has achieved a milestone worthy of celebration. She was inducted into the prestigious Ohio 4-H Hall of Fame on March 8th at the Ohio 4-H Conference in Columbus. It is in recognition of her outstanding service, commitment, and impact on the 4-H community and youth over four decades.
Twelve of Portage County’s top young spellers showcased their skills at the Portage County Spelling Bee, held on February 22, 2025, at James A. Garfield Middle School. These students earned their place in the county-level competition after winning their respective district spelling bees.
Ravenna Elks fundraiser supports local woman’s effort to document veteran’s gravesites across county
The Ravenna Elks Lodge #1076 held its second annual chili cook-off fundraising event on Feb. 1, with all proceeds going to Chris Untrauer’s veteran grave-marking project at Portage County cemeteries.
Brian Boykin has resigned after three decades as a member of the Kent City Schools Board of Education effective Jan. 31. The school board accepted Boykin’s resignation at its Jan. 14 meeting.
On Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, high winds and rain from Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina with ferocity causing $60 billion in damage and taking over 100 lives in the state.
Hometown Bank recently announced the retirement of longtime Public Relations Officer Marilyn Sessions. Sessions started working at Hometown Bank as a human resource representative in 2002.
At just 17 years old, Bella Fazekas, known in Taekwondo circles as "Bella the Beast," has earned an extraordinary title — 3rd in the World for Taekwondo Sparring in the Junior Female category (Ages 15-17, -55kg). A competitor driven by passion, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Bella's rise to the top is a testament to years of hard work, training, and an innate love for the sport.
The U.S. military base in Portage County, what locals call “the arsenal,” has been here since 1940, yet many residents still don’t know what lies within the perimeters of the compound or what goes on there today.
Portage County Prosecutor Victor Vigluicci will close his office doors for the last time on Dec. 31. He began his career in November of 1977, when then-Democratic party chairman Roger DiPaolo, Sr. brought him into his private law practice.
Local U.S. Postal Service carriers are not happy with a contract they’ve been offered, so they are planning a public protest in downtown Kent.