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Fun summer program wraps

Good morning, folks. Sunshine to start your Friday, with a high near 70 and just a few clouds rolling in later. It'll dip to 49 overnight, then Saturday warms up to about 72 with sun filtering through high clouds — a good day to squeeze in the Kent Octoberfest if you're headed out, because Sunday's a washout. Rain from Tropical Rainstorm Isaias arrives Sunday morning and hangs around most of the day, with a high of 61. SPONSORED: Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 21, as we gather for the Bowman Breakfast with a special presentation by Sarah Spinner, J.D., Ph.D. Sarah will share her Kent State story and reflect on the relationships, experiences and connections that have shaped her journey and her work at the Kent State University Museum. Since its inception in 1963, this event has brought together university and city leaders to address important community issues and strengthen the partnership between Kent State and the city of Kent. Purchase your ticket by Oct. 14. Note for next week: Natalie is off today through next week, and I'm going to be off the grid on a backpacking trip. So there's no possible way to send a Portager on Monday. We'll just have to skip a day unfortunately. I'm sorry about that! We'll get you back up to speed on Wednesday.

Fun summer program wraps

Is zoning necessary?

Hiya, folks! More pleasant weather on the way today with a high of 70 and mostly sunshine. It'll drop to a low of 48 overnight and climb back to a sunny high of 69 tomorrow. The Setlist columnist Mike D highlights some upcoming events this weekend including two oktoberfests. One in Kent and one in Ravenna. He also gives a good shout to some musician-centered episodes of the HomeSong podcast hosted by Kent’s own Marilyn DeFrange. Read it here.

Out at Sonny & Olive's

Happy Monday, Folks! We'll have a high of 63 today with lots of sunshine. It'll drop to a low of 39 overnight and climb back to 63 tomorrow for even more sunshine.

Out at Sonny & Olive's

Chinn hits another snag

Gooooooood morning, Portage County. We've got a high of 62 and some rain coming our way today, but the weekend should be nice with a partly sunny high of 67 predicted for tomorrow and a sunnier high of 71 on Sunday. Nighttime temperatures will range from the mid-to-high-40s.

Voter guide inside

Good morning, folks! We've got a couple of pleasant days ahead of us with a partly sunny high of 75 today and a high of 80 tomorrow with a mix of clouds and sun. Both nights will dip to a low of around 60 with some late night showers on Thursday night.

Voter guide inside

Death of the landline

Happy Monday! We'll have a pleasant fall day today with a high of 69 and plenty of sunshine. It'll drop to 53 overnight with some clouds and fog affecting visibility. Tomorrow will reach a high of 73 with more sunshine. Acting on a reader tip, we sent reporter Adriana Gasiewski to investigate AT&T's decision to eliminate landlines in Portage County. It turned out to be an interesting and important story about something I had never even thought about before. I'm grateful to the reader who brought it to our attention and to Adriana for her excellent report. Hope you all enjoy today's newsletter!

Death of the landline

Urso case dismissed

Good morning, everybody! We're kicking off a lovely weekend today with a high of 69 and plenty of sunshine. Beautiful weather will continue with tomorrow's sunny high of 72 and round out the weekend with a partly sunny high of 70 on Sunday.

Urso case dismissed

Let's hit those food targets

Good morning! We'll have a high of 64 with periods of rain and an overnight low of 47. Tomorrow will clear up for a sunny high of 67 and a clear overnight low of 40. In this week's The Setlist column, Mike D gives a full rundown of the Balloon A-Fair schedule coming to downtown Ravenna and the Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds this weekend. He also covers live music happening around the county this coming week. Read it here. Are you looking to get more involved in your community? Or do you already attend most of your local government meetings? Reach out to me at ben@theportager.com for more information about becoming a documenter. Documenters attend and write summaries of public meetings, helping neighbors stay informed and keeping a public eye focused on our local leaders. 

Let's hit those food targets

Hiram Township FD

Good morning, folks! It'll be cooler today with a high of 60, lots of clouds and some showers here and there. It'll drop to 50 overnight and climb back to 61 for more clouds and rain tomorrow.

Hiram Township FD

Remembering Charlie Thomas

Good morning, folks! Today will be sunny and pleasant with a high of 77 and a cool overnight low of 54. Storms will return tomorrow afternoon for a high of 71 and continue mixed with periods of rain and humidity into Sunday's high of 70. Are you looking to get more involved in your community? Or do you already attend most of your local government meetings? Reach out to me at ben@theportager.com for more information about becoming a documenter. Documenters attend and write summaries of public meetings, helping neighbors stay informed and keeping a public eye focused on our local leaders. 

Remembering Charlie Thomas

Apartment dwellers

Good morning! Believe it or not, it's going to storm today in parts of the area, with a muggy high of 83 predicted. Stray storms will continue into tonight's low of 68 and tomorrow's high of 79. The Setlist is back! Go here to read our column on the local live music scene for all your planning needs.

Forest pigs

Good morning, everybody! It'll be cooler today with a high of 69, lots of sunshine and some clouds here and there. It'll drop to a low of 50 overnight before climbing back to the high-70s tomorrow.

Forest pigs

Brimfield chief resigns

Welcome back, folks. Today will be sunny with a high of 78 and lower humidity. Storms will move in tomorrow bringing a high of 76 and an overnight low of 65. Sunday will be partly sunny with a high of 83 and an afternoon storm.

Brimfield chief resigns

Measles in Portage County

Good morning, folks! Thunderstorms will return this afternoon with potential gusty winds and downpours, but first will come intervals of clouds and sun with a high of 86. It’ll stay stormy overnight with a low of 67 and lots of humidity. Tomorrow will clear up to a mostly cloudy day with a high of 76. The reunion for the Southeast High School class 1951 set for 1 p.m. today has been relocated to Kinsey’s Korner in Atwater.

Measles in Portage County