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The Portage County Action Team is observing its fifth anniversary with a win.

At the end of 2024, the state of Ohio proposed changes to Medicaid eligibility that would require people between the ages of 19 and 55 to prove they are employed in order to receive coverage.

The weather has not improved much during the past 30 days. We are having that winter we used to have … and I personally have had enough of it!

In the middle of the finance committee meeting, IT Director Matt Coffman presented a contract proposal with Ubiquiti for street surveillance cameras and a Dell server. This topic brought extended conversation among council.

Twelve of Portage County’s top young spellers showcased their skills at the Portage County Spelling Bee, held on February 22, 2025, at James A. Garfield Middle School. These students earned their place in the county-level competition after winning their respective district spelling bees.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The Portage County Recorder’s website provides a free link to notify property owners when mortgage or deed activity affecting their property has taken place. Though such notifications may alert them to fraudulent activity, Portage County Recorder Lori Calcei said few people have taken advantage of it.

It’s property tax season in Portage County. The first-half property tax deadline of Feb. 28 looms in less than a week, and our office is seeing a big uptick in residents showing up to pay their bills in-person. This is not unusual in and of itself.

Aurora City Council on Feb. 24 eyed replacing one of the city’s two salt domes, at a cost of $85,220. The one targeted for replacement dates back to 2000 and is in bad shape, Director of Public Services Harry Stark told city council members at the Monday meeting.

Aurora City School District Board of EducationFeb. 24, 2025 AttendancePam Mehallis, board presidentStephen Sabulsky, board vice presidentMichael Acomb, board memberJennifer Klich, board memberMolly Schneider, board memberBill Volosin, treasurerPaul Milcetich, assistant superintendent curriculum & instructionMike Roberto, superintendent Documenter’s NotesThe Board of Education meeting was called to order at 7 p.m., and the meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call with all board members present. Public CommentsNo public comments made. Approval of MinutesMinutes were unanimously approved. Superintendent/Assistant […]

You’ve raised a valid point — the children need support now. However, continuing to approve local school levies only enables the state legislature’s ongoing inaction.

Years ago — eons ago, actually — I wrote an article entitled, “What I Know for Sure.” It was about things I could count on not to change, things that were written in stone, so to speak.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

When the Nov. 4 general election votes are counted, the city of Kent will welcome a new mayor-elect and a host of new council members. All three of Kent’s at-large council seats are open as the incumbents say they’ve accomplished what they set out to do and that it’s time for new people to bring fresh ideas to the table.

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau’s annual State of the City luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at The Bertram Inn & Conference Center at 600 N. Aurora Rd.

Our son recently showed me a picture of a nice looking loveseat. It would match our living room perfectly and had an automatic recliner on both sides that lays totally flat, with a console in the middle. Wow. That’s nice. He asked me if we wanted it.

The Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is pleased to announce its schedule of programming and educational outreach events for the month of March.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Axess Family Services and Children’s Advantage on Feb. 19 announced that the two nonprofits are merging.

Kent’s Hometown Bank building, located at 136 N. Water St., is now a “Local Historic Property,” thanks to a unanimous City Council vote on Feb. 19.