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Smoke, tobacco and CBD shops are still not welcome in Aurora: the city has extended its years-long moratorium another year.

The Shepherd’s House warming center will be open until further notice. The shelter opens at 4 p.m. and dinner is served at 5 p.m. People are encouraged to arrive before the shelter’s 8 p.m. curfew.

The Garrettsville Chamber of Commerce announced its annual activities for the coming year 2025.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The Hiram Historical Society has possession of the 1880s James A. Garfield presidential campaign flag.

Portage County Water Resources explained ongoing plans to allow certain properties in the township in the Timber Pointe Trail area to choose between connecting new builds to the county sewer or setting up their own septic tank. Currently, these properties are required to connect to the sewer, which is significantly more expensive than septic.

The Charlestown Historical Society was pleased to recently host Tim Morgan, the State Environmental Supervisor, who has worked at the site of the Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant for 37 years. The topic of his presentation was “An Inside Look at the Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant.”

I can say that many of us in the neighborhood and the larger community are not pleased with the condition of state Route 43 (Mantua St.) as we try to drive on it or exit our subdivision. I can also say that we have been dissatisfied with the conditions of our streets within the neighborhood but that is another issue for discussion, hopefully soon.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

As Portage County heads into its local election cycle, Kent and Streetsboro voters will decide in November who will fill open city council seats.

About 30 people — and counting — have been spared the walk along Infirmary Road since Emerald Transportation started twice daily runs about a month ago.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

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The Ravenna Elks Lodge #1076 held its second annual chili cook-off fundraising event on Feb. 1, with all proceeds going to Chris Untrauer’s veteran grave-marking project at Portage County cemeteries.

If you’ve been noticing a foul odor in the air recently, you’re not alone. Unpleasant as it may be there is a natural cause for your nose to be offended. In Ohio, February is breeding season for skunks.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

In an effort to better connect the Black community and local law enforcement, the Portage County NAACP has brought together safety forces from across the county for quarterly meetings the past three years.

Atwater Township trustees passed a motion to continue moving forward with the overnight staffing at the Atwater Fire Department with no more than two dual-certified members. They will receive a $50 stipend and normal response/transport pay as warranted.

Generally speaking, February tends to be a dismal month weatherwise, so isn’t it wonderful that someone thought to put Valentines Day smack in the middle of February!