Rootstown

The state Route 44 corridor project that would give a facelift to the area in Rootstown from Tallmadge Road to Dollar General continues to be looked into. Engineering firm OHM Advisors conducted a recent study on the topic; OHM will present its findings, including community-survey results, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at Rootstown Middle School at 4190 State Route 44.

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The paving of Rootstown Road from Tallmadge Road to Five Corners will begin soon and should be completed by mid- to late September.

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The base has been installed by Portage County Water Resources for the brand-new water tower adjacent to Rootstown Community Park that will replace the old water tower. The actual constructing of the tower itself will begin later this month.

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State Representative Heidi Workman spoke at a recent Rootstown Township Trustees meeting. She focused on the property tax reforms and how she can help.

Paris  

There will be a car show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Shearer Community Center at 9355 Newton Falls Rd.

First-, second- and third-place trophies will be awarded for the classes of Chevy, Ford, Mopar and Truck. There will also be a Fire Chief Pick trophy, a Best in Show trophy and a Best “Other” trophy. In addition, a dash plaque will be given to the first 50 vehicles registered in the show.

There will also be a 50-50 drawing, door prizes, disc jockey Johnny Miller with Bogeyman, and a food truck. This is a free event with no registration fee; donations will be accepted. All proceeds will go to the Paris Township Fire Department.