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The Portage County Emergency Management Agency has officially opened its new command center, which includes state-of-the-art multimedia monitoring and communication technology.

This is part of a series of articles The Portager is offering about the revaluation process. This article focuses on Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly’s and county Treasurer John Kennedy’s thoughts about Ohio’s taxing structure and what residents can do.

On the heels of approving a multimillion purchase of all of Geauga Lake and 48 acres of lakefront property, Aurora City Council on Sept. 30 approved an agreement with the Portage County Land Bank to demolish structures on the newly acquired property.

Oct. 2 marked 10 years since the death of my mother, Laura (Willoughby) Hardesty.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

When walking near the Cuyahoga River these past few weeks, the water may have looked lower than usual — but no need for alarm.

The Eleventh District appellate court has struck down a Portage County Common Pleas Court ruling that Kent’s zoning code is unconstitutional.

Nursing shortages are a critical issue affecting healthcare quality and access. This crisis demands attention as it influences patient safety and the effectiveness of healthcare systems. Understanding these impacts is crucial for supporting local healthcare initiatives.

Hiram Village Pay-to-Park Public Meeting Sept. 25, 2024 7 p.m. Village Officials in Attendance: Mayor Anne Haynam Council President Chris Szell Village Administrator Steve Schuller Listen to an audio recording of the meeting: This documenter anticipated a capacity crowd. He arrived 30 minutes early to ensure a seat. The vestibule doors were locked, and a crowd of students and residents was gathering. Once the doors were unlocked, members of the Hiram Fire Department counted attendees to maintain occupancy regulations. Council […]

The Portager is offering a series of articles about the revaluation process. This article focuses on the reactions of city, village and township officials, many of whom hope voters will continue to approve renewal, replacement and/or additional tax levies.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The Portager is offering a series of articles about the statewide property revaluation process. This article focuses on how the revaluations affect local schools, and why asking voters for additional tax levies remains necessary.

A public hearing was held recently at Ravenna City Hall in which about a dozen people who live on a section of Park Avenue were present and voiced their displeasure about cars being parked on the street.

As harvest season begins, many of us in the farming community are entering one of the most stressful times of the year. The long hours, unpredictable weather, and financial pressures can take a toll on not only our physical health but also our mental well-being. Farmers, like anyone else, are not immune to anxiety, depression, or burnout, yet we often feel the weight of these burdens in silence.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Every property owner in Ohio got one: a letter from the county auditor’s office saying what their properties are now worth.

Located at 165 E. Highland Ave., the building was constructed in 1910 as an addition to the 1883 version of Ravenna High School. Ravenna opened a larger high school at Clinton and East Main streets in 1923, but the old section was renamed Walnut School and served Ravenna’s grade school students until it closed in 1954.

Since my beloved elliptical died, I’ve gone through various pieces of exercise equipment with varying degrees of success. Most have been very limited amounts of success. I tried to keep my elliptical functioning, but literally the wheels were falling off. Eventually, I had to admit it was just scrap metal and out it went from my exercise space in our football room.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Two men falsely accused of drug possession and trafficking are suing Portage County Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski and three of his deputies in federal court, asking for a jury to determine unspecified damages.