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Since Ward 6 council member Harold Hatridge did not file for re-election, city voters will decide if David Ludick or John Seitz will fill that post.

I am a Portage County resident, and I live and thrive with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. My life is full — I volunteer in my community, work full time, attend community activities and maintain meaningful relationships.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The Village of Hiram is considering installing traffic cameras for speeding vehicles. The chief of the Hiram Police Department is looking to other communities that have these cameras to see how they are working.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

In 1996, Tyrone Noling was sentenced to death for aggravated murder in the 1990 double homicide of Bearnhardt and Cora Hartig at their Moff Road home in Atwater. Fully 27 years later, a new development may — or may not — produce documents to support Noling’s request for a new trial.

So I ended up way out of my comfort zone this summer when my friend invited me to go kayaking with her and a few other ladies at the lake where we all have campers. The very thought of me doing that seemed absurd to me. Of course, I had to decline the invitation.

I have read some letters to news agencies about Ohio Issue 1, the proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that allows reproductive rights to all individuals. Some of the authors are correct.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

LifeWise Academy, a Hilliard-based organization, wants to offer local public school students what it calls “Bible-based character education” during the regular school day, but local school leaders aren’t all on board.

As the November general election approaches, the Portage County Board of Elections will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 10, which is the deadline to register to vote.

The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard is hosting its murder mystery event, “A Pep Rally to Die For,” on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Haunted JAG Campus. Written exclusively for NGCC and performed by Curtains up Theatre, this fundraiser promises to have attendants searching for clues and prowling around the haunted campus utilizing their best detective skills. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with the event starting at 5 p.m. Appetizers and dinner will be served. The cost for this event is […]

Every time I sit down to write this column, two thoughts immediately enter my mind:

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Two Portage County school districts are starting the year with armed teachers and staff.

Those who read this column with any regularity may have noticed that I use quotes quite often. I love a good quote because it is an entire sermon wrapped within a few profound words.

Atwater will hold a Candidates Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Town Hall at 1219 state Route 183.

President Trump made headlines last month for denouncing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ 6-week abortion ban as a “terrible thing and a terrible mistake.” He’s right. It is terrible, and Ohio’s own six-week proposal puts Portage County women at profound risk.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

It’s been a while since I’ve shared an in-depth look at The Portager’s progress and future plans. And with so much in the works, I want to bring you up to speed.