Aurora City Council on Oct. 14 eyed but did not pass a number of measures, instead deciding to see the items through the required three-reading process for non-emergency legislation.
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Streetsboro adding to fire department with help of FEMA grant
Streetsboro City Council on Oct. 14 accepted a $1.185 million FEMA grant to hire three additional paramedic/firefighters.
County roundup: Hiram schedules hearing for zoning code changes plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham
Hiram council is overhauling the village’s zoning code, and a public hearing about it will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Village Hall at 7108 Wakefield Rd. The key aspects that will be discussed are parts of Phase 1, including adding a mixed-use zoning code to the books and village council’s proposal of changing from a college research district to an institutional district.
County road resurfacing projects continue through October
The second part of the county’s 2024 road resurfacing program is underway.
Around Randolph: Harvest dinner at Barton Family Farm, plus more news from the township
In September, 88 people trekked through the fields of the Barton Family Farm to participate in the Haymaker Harvest dinner. Susan White, Randolph township trustee was one of the sponsors and attendees of this event.
Senior Life: Technology taking over and taking advantage of discounts
The recent issue of AARP magazine has a whole article on modern technology. It describes the newest phones and how various parts of our lives can be affected by modern technology … from exercising to shopping, staying in touch with grandchildren, paying bills, and even driving your car without your keys.
Around Garrettsville: Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Trail is officially open at Village Park
The members of Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram recently held their ribbon cutting of the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Trail at Village Park on South Street.
Sponsored: Diamond America Announces Headquarter Relocation to Mogadore, OH
Diamond America Corporation, a leading U.S. based extruder and die manufacturer, is pleased to announce the relocation of their Headquarters.
Letter to the editor: Vote for Ravenna schools
I am writing to express my support for the upcoming Ravenna school levy, which is crucial for the continued growth and prosperity of the Ravenna community. Investing in our schools is not merely an expenditure; it is a strategic investment in our future economic development.
Sheriff Zuchowski used jail labor to support his reelection campaign, Ravenna man alleges
Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is facing new allegations of using labor from the county jail to do work for his reelection campaign.
Cities discuss ‘settlement framework’ with sheriff’s office in lawsuit over funds
Almost a year ago, three Portage County cities sued Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski for allegedly keeping money he should have distributed when the Portage County Drug Task Force disbanded in 2021. Today the case remains in pretrial stages.
Around Suffield: United Church of Christ is making a difference with the Magic Yarn Project
Watching “The Magic Yarn Project” on the news was a quick reminder of how Suffield’s United Church of Christ is contributing to the project in a big way.
Around Ravenna: Exchange student returns to Ravenna, plus news and events coming up
Fifty years ago in 1974, Mark Horsnell of Christchurch, New Zealand, came to Ravenna as an AFS (foreign exchange student). His host family was the Sam and Ruth DiPaola family.
Portage County’s smart home highlights assistive tech, remote supports
Portage County now has a smart home that is available for residents with developmental disabilities to explore.
County roundup: Mogadore seeks funding for Lincoln Avenue road project, plus news from Atwater, Suffield and Randolph
Mogadore Village Council passed legislation to pursue a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation to fix the infrastructure of Lincoln Avenue and the east portion of Etter Road. The grant would pay for half of the $1.8 million project.
Around Brimfield: Community shows up in droves to support the Sumego family
Hundreds of Field community members showed up to support the family of Blake Sumego, a young man who tragically lost his life way too soon. The event started at 5 p.m., but vehicles were already lined up in every direction by 4:45 p.m. Within one and a half hours, about 1,000 meals were distributed.