Four sub-par Portage County bridges are in line for replacement according to Mike Collins, project engineer for the county engineer’s office.
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Freedom’s historic Schoolhouse #2 is getting accessibility improvements
Freedom Township’s historic one-room school house is in line for a makeover.
Around Edinburg: It’s time for soccer signups at Southeast
Ready for fall 2023 soccer season? Register your child now as it closes July 20. The first game will be Aug. 19 and the last game will be Oct. 7. A tournament will be scheduled Oct. 7.
Mantua Township center is closer to joining the national historic register
The Ohio Historical Preservation Office announced it has agreed to double the size of the existing historic district to cover more buildings and cemeteries around the township’s central crossroads.
County roundup: Nelson noise ordinance pending, plus news from Garrettsville, Windham and Mantua
Nelson is working on passing a noise ordinance, mainly due to the goings-on at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park at 12001 Nelson Ledge Rd.
One for the Books: Adventures in southern Asia
I have three good novels for you, and they all happen to be set — at least partly — in southern Asia.
Around Ravenna: Local event dates and new renovations at the Portage County Historical Society
Save the date: Sept. 23. The Auxiliary of University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna will host “Fun, Fashion and Friends” at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.
Round Two: If you enjoyed the Geauga Lake flower beds in the summer of ’87, you’re welcome
All the excitement surrounding the City of Aurora’s plans to purchase land on the south side of Geauga Lake and turn it into a park area has me reminiscing about the good old days when I worked as a landscaper at the amusement park there.
Aurora announces new assistant fire chief
Shaun Lutz has been selected as Aurora’s new assistant fire chief, Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin announced July 12.
Suffield firm looks to build over 40 new homes near Wingfoot Lake
A Suffield company is pursuing a significant new housing development near Wingfoot Lake, where it recently acquired an additional property along state Route 43.
Crestwood settles public records lawsuit with open government activist
Crestwood school district has agreed to settle a lawsuit from serial litigator Brian Ames, a Randolph man who champions transparency in public bodies.
Aurora schools recommend new high school based on community input
Aurora school district will begin planning construction of a new high school following the recommendation of the administration and a majority of residents who responded to a community survey.
Around Windham: Windham Cemetery history, summer programs and more events in Windham coming up
If you would like to learn about your town or township, try going to a meeting of the Historical Society. This week they are discussing the Windham Cemetery.
Around Garrettsville: Curtains up, Cruise Nights and Library fun
The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is proud to present its summer production “Game Show,” a comedy by Lew Riley and special permission from The Dramatic Publishing Company. Special thanks go to the sponsors: Middlefield Carter Lumber and Ohio Health Benefits. This production is directed by Justin Steck.
Roundup: Construction expected to start soon on Brimfield public library
Brimfield has not had a public library in almost a decade. That will change soon. The township had a bid opening for a renovation project for a new library.
Residents celebrated Aurora’s Geauga Lake plan, but there were a few critics
Many Aurora residents were delighted at the surprise announcement from Aurora City Hall of a plan to buy and revive the south side of Geauga Lake, praising the city’s move to preserve the lakefront as a public asset.
Plum Creek Park hosted the annual dachshund picnic. We got pictures.
Hundreds of dachshunds and even more of their fans descended on Plum Creek Park in Kent Saturday for the Northeast Ohio Dachshund Picnic.