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Local band Drop to Zero will premiere a horror film in Kent June 27

Hard rock meets spoof horror in “Blackwind,” a once-local band’s self-produced and acted film set to premiere June 27 at The Outpost in Kent.
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Property taxes and revenue are up: Where does the money go?

Portage County property owners were gobsmacked last year when they received their new property valuations. Many wondered where the money will go, and some are even calling for the total elimination of property taxes. 
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County roundup: Mogadore’s Memorial Day Parade, plus Brimfield, Randolph, Suffield and Atwater news

Mogadore will have its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 26. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on James Street by the Mogadore Branch Library and conclude at Greenwood Cemetery at 3809 Mogadore Rd., where the ceremony will be held.
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Meet Charles Collins, Grand Marshal of the Annual Suffield Memorial Day Parade

The Suffield League has tapped Field High School Director of Bands Charles Collins as the Grand Marshal for Suffield’s 2025 Annual Memorial Day Parade.
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Documenters: Shalersville Township Trustees special and regular meetings for March 18, 2025

The trustees updated zoning regulation to require non-residential projects to have plans for emergency response and clean-up incidents. They are also required to provide the fire department a copy of the plans every year.
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Around Brimfield: Spread some love this Valentine’s Day, plus news from Brimfield Lions and more

Generally speaking, February tends to be a dismal month weatherwise, so isn’t it wonderful that someone thought to put Valentines Day smack in the middle of February!
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The Impact of Nursing Shortages on Patient Care

Nursing shortages are a critical issue affecting healthcare quality and access. This crisis demands attention as it influences patient safety and the effectiveness of healthcare systems. Understanding these impacts is crucial for supporting local healthcare initiatives.
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Ravenna’s 114-year-old Walnut School building may soon be demolished

Located at 165 E. Highland Ave., the building was constructed in 1910 as an addition to the 1883 version of Ravenna High School. Ravenna opened a larger high school at Clinton and East Main streets in 1923, but the old section was renamed Walnut School and served Ravenna’s grade school students until it closed in 1954.
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Board of Elections removes sheriff’s office from security detail over partisan comments

The Portage County Board of Elections has dismissed the sheriff’s office from providing election security at the board office. Instead, security will be provided by Ravenna police.
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Garrettsville native shoots for Guinness World Record for lip balm collection

Looking for lip balm? Brooke Heasley Al-Noubani of Garrettsville has some, but she might not be willing to share.
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Caring for sick pets is an unaddressed burden, Kent State researchers say

Having cared for her own dog as it battled two chronic diseases, Kent State psychology professor Mary Beth Spitznagel knew that caring for sick pets can be similar to caring for family members.
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