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Ohio voters strongly supported two contentious issues on the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot: Issue 1 on abortion rights and Issue 2 on the legalization of marijuana.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

A bill introduced by a local Ohio lawmaker could cause a popular pornography website to go dark in Ohio, at least according to one news report.

Some of my favorite memories of our children’s high school years were made at cross country meets, so it was especially exciting to see that our Field High School Cross Country boys team placed fourth at the regional CC meet to secure a spot at the State Cross Country meet.

The Mantua Township Service Department has begun winter season preparations. Trucks have been serviced for cold weather, snow removal equipment has been cleaned and prepped, salt spreaders have been readied and fitted onto removal equipment, and tires and brakes are good to go.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Portage County’s Board of Commissioners have budgeted up to $2 million dollars to modify a dam that’s not even in the county and that nobody really wants.

The Auxiliary of University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna will host their 36th annual Celebration of Lights on Wednesday, Dec. 6 in Room 150 of the UH Portage Medical Arts Building, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna.

Science says cats can see things we can’t.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Three candidates are vying for the position of Deerfield Township trustee: Laura Lindberg, Stephanie Barringer and incumbent Mark Bann. One of them, Lindberg, in June settled a civil lawsuit accusing her of embezzling from her own mother’s estate, according to Portage County court records.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

After nearly two years, Portage County native Kent Waldeck, 45, has begun the final stages of construction on Crafted Artisan Meadery, a new meadery located at 1292 Waterloo Rd. in Suffield, formerly the Reformed Church of Suffield.

Village council recently passed legislation to extend the contract one more year from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, for trash pickup and recycling for the village.

Mogadore High School graduates and retired coaches Gino Calcei and Michael Ganitch were honored as the most distinguished Mogadore alumni at the Wildcats’ Homecoming Game against the Southeast Pirates on Oct. 6.

I will respond to a few of the issues [presented in Christopher Clevenger’s Oct. 27 letter].

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Assured by a report that Streetsboro is maxed out on hotels, motels and car washes, Mayor Glenn Broska on Oct. 23 said city leaders are drafting legally defensible legislation so that the city will be well positioned to handle future development.

Rob Senderoff is 247-147 in 12 seasons as the men’s basketball head coach at Kent State University, making him the winningest and longest-tenured coach in program history. His Golden Flashes won Mid-American Conference regular season and tournament championships in 2017 and 2023, automatically qualifying for the NCAA Tournament both years. Last season’s squad went 28-7, the best record of Senderoff’s career and the best by the Flashes since the 2007-08 campaign. And he earned MAC Coach of the Year honors in 2022.

I wanted to take a moment to respond to the paid ad placed by John Kuhar in Wednesday’s digital edition. Throughout his “letter,” Mr. Kuhar touted a record of service for Kent residents, and prioritizing their safety. Unfortunately, Mr. Kuhar left a few details out.