Many readers have been wondering about the disappearance of the “endangered animal” from his normal grazing ground in front of Scott Molders on state Route 43 in Kent.
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Portage County Job & Family Services collecting toys for children in foster care
Portage County Job & Family Services will hold a Presents For Kids holiday toy drive-through event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Portage County Administration Building, 449 S. Meridian St. in Ravenna. New, unwrapped gift donations will be accepted.
Kent Area Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses and individuals Nov. 16
The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner and awards ceremony from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center, 215 S. Depeyster St.
An update on our progress toward regular weekly print delivery
We’ve made significant progress toward the launch of weekly print home delivery. Below you’ll find information about our progress, next steps and what to do if you already paid for a print subscription and wondering where your papers are.
A closer look at the shake-ups and surprises from last week’s election
Among those votes were several surprises, ranging from the removal of several longtime elected officials, failed school levies, and the election of a township trustee who had been found guilty of embezzlement.
Around Garrettsville: Plenty of opportunities to get in the spirit of giving
The People Tree Holiday Program for 2023 provides assistance to families in need during the holiday season.
We’re updating The Portager’s plan names (November 2023)
Starting Nov. 13, 2023, you’ll see new plan names in your account and when you go to sign up for The Portager. Nothing else will change about your plan.
County roundup: Holiday events roundup from Paris, Rootstown and Edinburg
Paris Township will hold its annual “Breakfast with Buddy” – Buddy the Elf – from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Shearer Community Center at 9355 Newton Falls Rd.
Kent is closing its free outdoor ice rink this year, citing costs
Kent Skates, the city’s outdoor ice rink, is no more.
Hardesty: Blue and Gold scores a win toward keeping the Flashes competitive
The Kent State men’s basketball team has officially dipped a toe into the wild, uncharted Name, Image, Likeness fundraising waters.
Aurora approves contracts for license plate readers
Aurora City Council on Nov. 6 approved a five-year, $87,500 contract with Flock Safety, which maintains and stores data from seven license plate readers it leases to the city.
Been There, Done That: That new window feeling
I’m embarrassed to say we’ve had our new windows for 10 months now and I’ve yet to clean them. Literally, the fancy way they tip in so you can clean top and bottom, inside and out, was the reason we chose these windows.
Deerfield picks Lindberg for trustee; plus contested village, township and school board results
Deerfield Township residents elected Laura Lindberg to its board of trustees, replacing incumbent Mark Bann, according to unofficial results of the Nov. 7 vote.
Hook defeats Kuhar in Kent; Ravenna’s Calfee and Streetsboro’s Broska hold on
Political newcomer Chris Hook defeated longtime Kent Council Member John Kuhar in the Nov. 7 election, according to unofficial results.
Except for Ravenna schools, Portage County voters mostly supported school and township levies
There were a number of levies seeking support from voters across Portage County. Overall, 16 of 17 passed, including all of the township and village-related levies and almost all of the school district ones, with the Ravenna schools being the notable exception.
Village voters unseated longtime mayors in Mantua and Hiram
Mantua Mayor Linda Clark and Hiram Mayor Lou Bertrand will turn over the keys of their respective village halls after over a decade of service, according to the unofficial results of the Nov. 7 election.
Parks, Portage DD and mental health board levies passed by wide margins
Voters easily passed the three county-wide levies on the ballot for Portage County residents.