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So we got the new-to-us car in November and we were perfectly happy with it — until our son was showing off his new ride. A 2017 F150 pickup truck.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

A Palmyra resident filed a federal lawsuit against Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski last month alleging the sheriff and his subordinates retaliated against him for creating a social media page critical of the sheriff’s office.

The 2025 Garrettsville Summerfest will take place downtown from Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29. There will be two stages of live music and entertainment.

Negativity seems to be rampant in these uncertain times and can feel quite overwhelming. While social media can be a great way to stay connected to people, it is also a purveyor of negativity. Many studies have proven that choosing to consume a diet rich in negativity can be harmful to one’s mental health.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

June 1, 1875, was a big day for Kent. Marvin Kent, the man for whom the city is named, opened the Erie Depot in the hopes of attracting trains, business and industry.

Windhamite Zoey St. John, 20, won the overall bikini category at the NPC Worldwide Pittsburgh Natural Pro Qualifier and has officially earned pro status within the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation [IFBB].

A song from the movie “White Christmas” is running through my head: “Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters.” Well, some of these fictional siblings are devoted to each other; some, not so much.

Struggling with drugs and/or alcohol can be scary for anyone, particularly for a child or teenager. To help those youths, Portage County Juvenile Court took on a new team member: Ravioli, a three-year-old Goldendoodle trained to provide comfort and emotional support to youths participating in Unity Court.

A proposal to establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in Mantua is headed to Mayor Tammy Meyer’s office following a May 19 meeting that attracted about 25 community members.

If you don’t know an invasive weed called Lesser Celandine, count your blessings, but keep reading in case you do find it in your yard or garden.

Why is it that, though we all agree the best things in life aren’t things, we constantly invest so much of our energy in acquiring things? Why does it have to be a Van Gogh, a Lexus or a Versace, instead of simply a pretty picture, a car that runs or a dress that fits?

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Mogadore will have its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 26. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on James Street by the Mogadore Branch Library and conclude at Greenwood Cemetery at 3809 Mogadore Rd., where the ceremony will be held.

On May 10, the James A. Garfield Track and Field athletes hosted their first meet in more than 20 years. After a long time coming, the Track and Field Complex was opened and celebrated with a ribbon cutting.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The Portage County Republican Party is promoting an all-day “Into Action” class on June 21, which is being marketed to people who wish to “identify individuals and organizations hostile to liberty.”

Kent City Council did more on May 21 than approve changes to Heritage Park.