Bell tent glamping — or glamourous camping — has become a popular pastime among campers who want to experience nature with comfortable beds, nightstands and coffee tables.
Two Atwater women participated in a real-life Forrest Gump run Friday, April 12, when they joined U.S. Navy lieutenant Paul Johnson on his cross-country run.
A recent film revealing the firsthand experiences of Black people who faced racism, segregation and poverty in the McElrath and Skeels neighborhoods of Ravenna during the 20th century will be screened in Kent this week.
Below are the testimonies and photos of Portage County residents who viewed the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Portage County’s own KSS Robotics 4th-8th grade team, Charged Up 37348, will go on to the FIRST world championships after claiming victory at the state championship in Troy, Ohio, on March 8.
The Portager’s call for more local inventors hit paydirt. Thanks to our readers, here are a few more names and inventions rooted in Portage County:
When Marc Robinson was in a severe traffic accident in January, the people of Portage County came together to support him and make sure both he — and his dog — made it back to Idaho safely.
Chrissy Motz didn’t need to jump into freezing water to make a huge splash for the Special Olympics of Ohio.
Since Rev. Kevin Michael Horak began serving The Church in Aurora in 1981, he performed 499 baptisms, 489 confirmations, 547 weddings, 358 sermons and 505 funerals, as well as constructed several programs for youths and adults, including an intergenerational and leadership development program, the first of its kind at the church.
The Portage Park District Foundation is seeking nominations for its 26th annual Environmental Conservation Awards.
Welcome to the third (and probably final) installment of Inventors of Portage County. Today we’ll focus on home conveniences, construction innovations and safety.