As I grow older, I find that I take humor to the extreme. You might say I take seriously the concept of NOT taking things too seriously. Some of my friends and family have referred to my humor as “outrageous,” “crazy,” “offbeat” or “weird,” and those are the kinder comments. But for me, life works best and is most enjoyable — no matter what is going on — if I can find humor in everything… and I do mean everything.
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Portage County obituaries for May 31-June 2
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Mantua looks to regulate short-term rentals with max stays and occupancy
The village of Mantua is considering regulations on short-term rentals, including but not limited to those listed on Airbnb, HomeToGo, Vacasa and Vrbo.
Senior Life: Ways to enjoy the outdoors this spring and early summer
It’s raining, the flowers are blooming, and the bees are everywhere (at least at our place). It is time to venture outside again. When the sun is out, it feels so good to just stop and sit down and enjoy it!
Kira’s Sweet Bakes re-opens in Mantua, now with an in-house kitchen
For years, Kira Crawford has dreamed of owning her own “teeny, tiny bake shop.”
Kent’s Art and Wine Festival is June 1
Main Street Kent’s annual Art & Wine Festival is set for 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 1. The event features more than 50 artists, 13 Ohio wineries, eight live music performances and many food trucks. Admission to the downtown fest is free, and wine tasting tickets will be available for sale. Valid IDs are required.
Palmyra Historical Society online auction will restore 19th century tombstones
The Palmyra Historical Society is launching an online fundraiser to continue its work of restoring the township’s oldest grave markers.
County roundup: Garrettsville gears up for Summerfest, plus news from Hiram, Mantua and Nelson
The annual Garrettsville Summerfest will be Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30 on Main Street at the intersection of State Route 82 and State Route 88.
Streetsboro begins hearings for the city’s marijuana dispensary regulations
Streetsboro officials were all ears May 20, but not one person showed up to speak at a public hearing regarding the city’s plan to regulate marijuana dispensaries and businesses selling unregulated psychoactive substances.
Letter to the editor: Why do schools only celebrate college-bound graduates?
Let’s take a moment to recognize the all the graduates who aren’t the star athletes, or the college-bound scholars. The kids who work really hard and yet never feel the spotlight.
Round Two: Reflections from Omaha Beach, June 5, 2002
A stiff breeze whipped off the English Channel as its waves angrily crashed ashore behind me.
Ravenna plans birthday bash for 225th anniversary celebration
Ravenna’s 225th Anniversary Celebration will take place Saturday, June 8, and it’s actually a two-for-one deal: The birthday bash will be held in conjunction with Main Street Ravenna’s Art on Main event, a free art and music festival that will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Ravenna.
Playground improvements are coming to Hiram’s Jagow Park
The village recently received a $130,296 Community Development Block Grant to make the park’s playground surface ADA-compliant and to create a pathway from the accessible parking area to the playground.
Around Windham: Banking is returning through Middlefield and the Renaissance center
Windham is getting banking services! Middlefield Bank is partnering with the Renaissance Family Center to bring back banking services to Windham.
Portage County 2024 summer events roundup
Summer events are sprouting up all over Portage County. From May to September, the area has a lot in store. If you live in Kent, check out a full family events list here. This roundup includes the highlights and details of what’s promised to be a fun couple of months.
Letter to the editor: Kent’s Planning Commission is not listening to the community
I cycled through a range of emotions while attending last Tuesday’s special meeting of Kent’s Planning Commission.