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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be installing a roundabout at the intersection of state Route 224, state Route 225 and Alliance Road, the dividing line between Atwater and Deerfield townships.

Deluxe Corporation in Streetsboro is set to shut its doors Feb. 29, but city leaders say the financial fallout should be minimal.

After our experience in December with weekly newspaper delivery, we’ve realized this schedule isn’t feasible for The Portager. Starting this month, we’ll be sending The Portager out every other week instead. 

Best wishes for a happy New Year! Welcome 2024! There is a saying that “New Year’s Day is every man’s birthday.” I am reminded of the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin when he said, “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”

Let’s end the year with one of the best of the year. “The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters is many things; it’s a mystery, a family drama, and a really good read.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Portage County’s state representative and two county commissioners will all face opposition in the March 19 primary election, while Prosecutor Victor Vigliucci will not seek re-election.

As the 50th anniversary of the close of the Vietnam War approaches, one Palmyra organization is determined to let veterans know they are remembered and appreciated.

If you drove the Suffield Festival of Lights tour the last few years, you experienced the incredible light and sound display at the home of the Winklemans on Woodlark Drive. They won first place for their amazing displays the past three years. They felt bad for other contestants that said why bother to compete with them.

At age 55, I can still remember Christmas presents my mom and dad — known collectively as SANTA according to the gift tags — got me as far back as age five. And probably earlier.

It is 7 a.m. on a frosty December morning. I step out on my front porch to retrieve a package. Wearing my usual chic, pre-shower ensemble (ancient eyeglasses, black sweats, a too-tight tee shirt bearing the affirmation “I deserve a standing ovation,” accented with white athletic socks and a pair of sandals), I wave at my neighbor, Eula Mae, who is loading her kids into the car to drop them off at school. Even at that hour, she looks fresh as a daisy. I hope my appearance doesn’t startle her too much.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Dogs should have treats, too, especially during the holiday season. With this in mind, I went to Duma Meats in Suffield and selected a soup bone from their smoked meats bin.

Trustee Chris Diehl reported on the installation of a well pump at the fire station and made a motion to approve the payment of $2,064 to Carroll’s Well Drilling.

The Salvation Army had its annual kettle kick-off and dinner at the Elks Club on Nov. 2.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Aurora City Council on Dec. 11 unanimously approved the transfer of $3,351,000 from the general fund to the city operations fund to, according to the legislation, “help finance future property purchases.”

The City of Ravenna is looking into constructing new safety buildings for fire and police and possibly City Hall. The buildings would be built on a five-acre area that used to be where the old Ravenna High School stood.

Townhall II’s newest initiative is intended to help workplaces support employees in recovery.