We received several responses about the proposed amphitheater design. Here are just a few.
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Sitting judges win municipal court races in landslide victories
Judges Mark Fankhauser and Kevin Poland each won another six years on the bench in Portage County Municipal Court, defeating their Republican-backed opponents by large margins in the Nov. 2 election.
Should Streetsboro build an 1,800-capacity amphitheater for $1.75 million?
For years, Streetsboro leaders have envisioned a community stage that would serve as a gathering place for area residents.
Randolph reveals all-inclusive playground in a festive grand opening
Several years ago, Susan Monegan, president of Fields Playground Group, noticed a lack of equipment for kids with disabilities at most of the playgrounds around Portage County. Her granddaughter, Mila DiGirolamo, did not have many opportunities to play on the structures because they were not accessible to her.
Mantua village leaders make their case for a 0.5% tax increase to fund dispatch and police services
Mantua village voters will see four tax questions on their ballot Nov. 2: a property tax increase for the Portage County District Library, renewals on the Crestwood Local Schools and Maplewood Joint Vocational School District levies, and a 0.5% income tax increase for the village police department.
Residents support Kent State’s housing development but question environmental impact
In the first public meeting about Kent State’s plans to construct an “intergenerational village” on campus, members of the Kent community came out to voice both concerns and excitement.
Hardesty: Ghostly tales from the haunted newsroom
usual world of sports and cautiously step into the unusual heart-pounding world of things that go bump in the night that this time of year represents.
From the publisher: An update on The Portager for our community
Hey Portagers! Over the last week, I’ve received nervous messages from readers mentioning the abrupt closure of The Devil Strip, a news startup that has done for Akron what we’re creating for Portage County. That won’t happen to us, right? The answer is no.
Windham police praise Hope Town community as ‘a success story that must be told’
Windham Police Chief Eric Breiding commended the Hope Town Recovery Housing community for positive interactions and involvement of its management and residents in a letter to Hope Town owner Ted St. John.
Ravenna school board candidates answer questions on Covid safety, racism and other topics
With input from readers, we compiled a list of questions and put them to the candidates for the Ravenna School District Board of Education. We’re publishing their answers unedited in their entirety.
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Waterloo school board
Atwater and Randolph voters will decide among three candidates to fill two open seats on the Waterloo Local School District Board of Education on Nov. 2. Thomas Mignano II is challenging incumbents Brian Pusateri and Amber Wheeler.
Big choices on the ballot as Atwater selects two new trustees
Six newcomers are looking to fill seats on the Atwater Township Board of Trustees, giving voters an opportunity to select officials to represent their interests in discussions about the future of the Atwater Fire Department and the way the township handles its finances.
Petition calls for Mantua village council members to post their contact info online
Click on Mantua Village Council’s website. A list of council members appears, but only one email address is available, and no phone numbers.
Portage County District Library hopes to boost rural services with 1-mill levy
Mantua resident Lorrie Atkinson doesn’t drive and can’t regularly make trips to the Garrettsville Branch of the Portage County District Library, a 15-minute drive away, to pick up books and magazines.
Fortunately for residents like Atkinson, the library can come to her.
Letter: Aurora students and teachers deserve better
his has admittedly been a divisive year for many in the Aurora City School District. However, I believe all voters can agree that it is incredibly frustrating when elected leaders appear openly apathetic to the issues faced by the district and the concerns of constituents.