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I am writing this in the middle of October, and so far it has been a decent autumn … but this is Ohio, and as we all know, it could snow tomorrow!

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

State fire officials have still not determined the cause of the fire that gutted part of the Kent mill nearly a year ago, as residents grow puzzled and concerned about the building’s upkeep.

Kent Fire Chief Bill Myers remains on administrative leave after an investigation that has since been called off, city officials said, declining to state what was being investigated or why.

The Ravenna School District is reaching out to the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce and its members in hopes of creating a partnership designed to help Ravenna High School’s most at-risk seniors become work-ready before graduation in May.

Masks. They’re in vogue at this time of year, worn by kids trick-or-treating, and occasionally by politicians running for office. There was a lot of mask-wearing, too, during the recent pandemic. And it’s also true that we can use metaphorical masks to hide our private selves from the world.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Mayor Linda Clark faces challenges by Nicko Koutavas and Village Council President Tammy Meyer.

Trustee Sue Fields will face Bob Losey and write-in candidate James McKey.

Shalersville Township residents Jack Bias and Rich McIntyre are contending for township trustee to take the seat formerly held by John Kline, who did not file for re-election.

Trustee Brian Keith Miller is being challenged by Craig Alderman.

Don Jones celebrated his 80th birthday on Sept. 12. A party hosted by his wife Barbara and daughters Christy Kmetko and April Jones was held at his home. The 40 friends and relatives in attendance enjoyed dinner, reminiscing and a toast to Don. Guests of note were Tom and Pam Ward, who graduated from Tallmadge High School with Don. Don and Tom have been friends since first grade.

This is an appeal to my friends who live in more rural, open quarters of Portage County. I understand that some see any expansion of the county Park District as removing agriculturally productive land from active farming. I appreciate that desire to protect farmland and preserve Portage County’s important farming way of life. And I’ve heard the argument that removing acreage from the tax roll shrinks the county’s overall real-estate tax revenue.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Portage County leaders gathered again earlier this week for the second and possibly the final summit to address the problems plaguing the public transportation system.

So, how about those Buckeyes! They looked great in that 41-7 win at Purdue last Saturday, didn’t they?

Interim trustee Ricky Bennett and Robin Tittel are squaring off for trustee in Palmyra this November.

Township resident Paul Moore is challenging Trustee John Festa for the position of Mantua Township trustee in the November 2023 race.

Deerfield Township Trustee Mark Bann is being challenged by Stephanie Barringer and Laura Lindberg in the November 2023 election.

Trustee John Kovacich faces an opponent in Dale A. Wiley in this year’s election.