The Portager is a locally owned newspaper serving Portage County, Ohio. Our mission is to be a catalyst for ideas and action that help our community thrive.https://stage.theportager.com/en-ushttps://stage.theportager.com/golf-cart-rules-might-be-coming-to-garrettsville/https://stage.theportager.com/golf-cart-rules-might-be-coming-to-garrettsville/Garrettsville a golf cart community? Seems so. Village Mayor Rick Patrick and police Lt. Keith Whan both say they’re seeing more and anticipate an even greater uptick.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:42:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/golf-cart-rules-might-be-coming-to-garrettsville/561https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-atwater-stuff-the-truck-gets-most-donations-ever-plus-brimfield-randolph-and-suffield-news/https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-atwater-stuff-the-truck-gets-most-donations-ever-plus-brimfield-randolph-and-suffield-news/The Atwater Fire Department would like to thank the township residents for their generous donations of school supplies during their “Stuff the Fire Truck” event on Aug. 15. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:41:00 GMTRoger Gordonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/county-roundup-atwater-stuff-the-truck-gets-most-donations-ever-plus-brimfield-randolph-and-suffield-news/560https://stage.theportager.com/one-for-the-books-thrilling-new-true-crime-is-out/https://stage.theportager.com/one-for-the-books-thrilling-new-true-crime-is-out/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:40:00 GMTMary Louise Ruehrhttps://community.theportager.com/t/one-for-the-books-thrilling-new-true-crime-is-out/559https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-21-23-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-21-23-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyMon, 24 Aug 2026 11:38:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-21-23-2026/558https://stage.theportager.com/ohio-budget-to-help-portage-county-universities-community-driven-projects/https://stage.theportager.com/ohio-budget-to-help-portage-county-universities-community-driven-projects/On June 15, Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s 2027-2028 capital budget bill into law, awarding Portage County $32,007,287 for community projects and higher education institutions’ renovations, according to the budget.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:38:00 GMTAdriana Gasiewskihttps://community.theportager.com/t/ohio-budget-to-help-portage-county-universities-community-driven-projects/557https://stage.theportager.com/around-windham-help-windham-pto-fulfill-every-school-supply-list-for-the-new-school-year/https://stage.theportager.com/around-windham-help-windham-pto-fulfill-every-school-supply-list-for-the-new-school-year/Windham’s PTO will be hosting a Back 2 School Bash for all Windham students on Thursday, Aug. 27 during Meet the Teacher Night. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:36:00 GMTNicole Sweethttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-windham-help-windham-pto-fulfill-every-school-supply-list-for-the-new-school-year/556https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-kent-city-schools-board-of-education-meeting-for-aug-18-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-kent-city-schools-board-of-education-meeting-for-aug-18-2026/Larkin immediately asked Crowe for a moment of reflection. He announced that the day prior, a Roosevelt senior passed away after a long battle with a medical condition.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:31:00 GMTNoell Wolfgram Evanshttps://community.theportager.com/t/documenters-kent-city-schools-board-of-education-meeting-for-aug-18-2026/555https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-streetsboro-city-council-meeting-for-aug-10-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-streetsboro-city-council-meeting-for-aug-10-2026/Michniak led a discussion on arming selected city staff to help defend against armed attacks on city employees. After considerable discussion, and with the mayor stating he did not support the proposal, council agreed to explore additional layered security measures instead.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMTJulie Ericksonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/documenters-streetsboro-city-council-meeting-for-aug-10-2026/554https://stage.theportager.com/rooted-ramblings-august-is-for-dahlias/https://stage.theportager.com/rooted-ramblings-august-is-for-dahlias/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:29:00 GMTMaster Gardener Volunteershttps://community.theportager.com/t/rooted-ramblings-august-is-for-dahlias/553https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-19-20-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-19-20-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyFri, 21 Aug 2026 11:28:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-19-20-2026/552https://stage.theportager.com/around-randolph-the-168th-portage-county-randolph-fair-is-coming/https://stage.theportager.com/around-randolph-the-168th-portage-county-randolph-fair-is-coming/Get ready to celebrate with our county’s greatest show! The 168th Portage County Fair (Aug. 25-30) will be bigger than ever partly due to an increase of 4-H youth who are participating. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:48:00 GMTSandy Englehttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-randolph-the-168th-portage-county-randolph-fair-is-coming/551https://stage.theportager.com/contract-negotiations-drag-on-at-ge-health-care-in-aurora/https://stage.theportager.com/contract-negotiations-drag-on-at-ge-health-care-in-aurora/About 130 employees at Aurora’s GE HealthCare facility joined IAM Union Local 1363 in January 2025, and they’ve been negotiating their first collective bargaining agreement ever since.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:42:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/contract-negotiations-drag-on-at-ge-health-care-in-aurora/550https://stage.theportager.com/op-ed-one-meal-one-child-one-family-at-a-time/https://stage.theportager.com/op-ed-one-meal-one-child-one-family-at-a-time/2026 has been a challenging and difficult year for a lot of families in Portage County, with many living paycheck to paycheck, barely keeping up with the rising cost of, well, everything. But even in these trying times, it is important – and perhaps necessary – to celebrate some of the good that is happening, too.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:40:00 GMTOp-Ed Contributorhttps://community.theportager.com/t/op-ed-one-meal-one-child-one-family-at-a-time/549https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-brimfield-township-trustees-meeting-for-aug-3-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-brimfield-township-trustees-meeting-for-aug-3-2026/Mullaly then offered a report from the fire department and said they were currently looking at cost-cutting measures. Those include limiting purchases; stopping TV, newspapers and coffee at the station; limiting training; and limiting participation in the county teams. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:39:00 GMTNoell Wolfgram Evanshttps://community.theportager.com/t/documenters-brimfield-township-trustees-meeting-for-aug-3-2026/548https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-field-board-of-education-meeting-for-aug-10-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-field-board-of-education-meeting-for-aug-10-2026/Also in the consent agenda, Heflinger proposed the removal of school fees, excluding extra and co-curricular activities. He additionally asked for approval for contracts to purchase ELA books, for pest control services with A-Best Pest Control and with the ESC for special services.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:38:00 GMTNoell Wolfgram Evanshttps://community.theportager.com/t/documenters-field-board-of-education-meeting-for-aug-10-2026/547https://stage.theportager.com/documenter-crestwood-board-of-education-meeting-for-aug-11-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/documenter-crestwood-board-of-education-meeting-for-aug-11-2026/With a projected growth in revenue in 2027, the end balance that year is estimated to be $750,000. That number will continue to grow in 2028 to $1.035 million. At that point, revenue numbers will flatten out. He predicted that in 2030, the district “will need to pay close attention to their cash on hand.”Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:37:00 GMTNoell Wolfgram Evanshttps://community.theportager.com/t/documenter-crestwood-board-of-education-meeting-for-aug-11-2026/546https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-aug-19-25/https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-aug-19-25/I hope you all are getting ready for the 2026-2027 school year. Summer is once again slowly moving to the rearview mirror of 2026.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:36:00 GMTMike Dhttps://community.theportager.com/t/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-aug-19-25/545https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-17-18-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-17-18-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyWed, 19 Aug 2026 11:35:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-17-18-2026/544https://stage.theportager.com/gary-stone-looks-forward-to-serving-kent-as-new-police-chief/https://stage.theportager.com/gary-stone-looks-forward-to-serving-kent-as-new-police-chief/When Gary Stone was 10 years old, his mother was driving down the New York State Thruway when a flat tire caused her to pull over and tie a handkerchief around the radio antenna.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:21:00 GMTAdriana Gasiewskihttps://community.theportager.com/t/gary-stone-looks-forward-to-serving-kent-as-new-police-chief/543https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-shalersville-will-dedicate-veterans-point-plus-news-from-aurora-and-ravenna/https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-shalersville-will-dedicate-veterans-point-plus-news-from-aurora-and-ravenna/A dedication for the new Veterans Point will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Shalersville Park. This marks a major milestone in the township’s ongoing efforts to honor local veterans and enhance community spaces. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:20:00 GMTRoger Gordonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/county-roundup-shalersville-will-dedicate-veterans-point-plus-news-from-aurora-and-ravenna/542https://stage.theportager.com/senior-life-brainstorming-senior-programs-we-should-have-portage-county/https://stage.theportager.com/senior-life-brainstorming-senior-programs-we-should-have-portage-county/If I had had any input into the senior needs assessment for their consideration (and I was not asked), I would have put a priority on a program to help senior citizens remain in their own homes.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:19:00 GMTSally Kellyhttps://community.theportager.com/t/senior-life-brainstorming-senior-programs-we-should-have-portage-county/541https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-14-16-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-14-16-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyMon, 17 Aug 2026 12:18:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-14-16-2026/540https://stage.theportager.com/shalersville-holds-off-on-zoning-changes-to-allow-a-data-center/https://stage.theportager.com/shalersville-holds-off-on-zoning-changes-to-allow-a-data-center/Emotions ran high during an Aug. 12 Regional Planning Commission meeting, when area residents once again packed Shalersville Town Hall to object to a proposed data center campus.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:47:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/shalersville-holds-off-on-zoning-changes-to-allow-a-data-center/539https://stage.theportager.com/streetsboro-says-no-to-flock-cameras/https://stage.theportager.com/streetsboro-says-no-to-flock-cameras/Streetsboro City Council on Aug. 10 rejected the use of Flock cameras, with several council members objecting to their accuracy, effectiveness and potential misuse.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:46:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/streetsboro-says-no-to-flock-cameras/538https://stage.theportager.com/fuerst-automotive-a-local-mainstay-and-a-family-legacy/https://stage.theportager.com/fuerst-automotive-a-local-mainstay-and-a-family-legacy/Cliff Philen was repairing transmissions in Kent before Mitch Stout was born. Now, 45 years later, both men work in the same six-bay garage — Philen as the master drivetrain specialist, Mitch as the general manager who came home after two years rebuilding Rolls-Royces in Florida.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMTJeremy Brownhttps://community.theportager.com/t/fuerst-automotive-a-local-mainstay-and-a-family-legacy/537https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-12-13-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-12-13-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyFri, 14 Aug 2026 10:40:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-12-13-2026/536https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-aug-12-18/https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-aug-12-18/This week I would like to recognize a band with over 55 years of contributions to the local music scene, the incomparable 15-60-75, aka The Numbers Band. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:56:00 GMTMike Dhttps://community.theportager.com/t/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-aug-12-18/534https://stage.theportager.com/kent-council-member-turner-hopes-to-return-after-long-illness/https://stage.theportager.com/kent-council-member-turner-hopes-to-return-after-long-illness/Absent from his duties since March 18, Kent Councilman Robin Turner said he hopes to return to council meetings by the end of the month.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:55:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/kent-council-member-turner-hopes-to-return-after-long-illness/535https://stage.theportager.com/around-garrettsville-help-fundraisers-for-your-local-churches-and-theater/https://stage.theportager.com/around-garrettsville-help-fundraisers-for-your-local-churches-and-theater/The Knights of Columbus of St. Ambrose Church will host a steak dinner from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at the St. Ambrose Church’s Hall, 10692 Freedom St., in Garrettsville. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:54:00 GMTJackie Loreta-Rinearsonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-garrettsville-help-fundraisers-for-your-local-churches-and-theater/533https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-10-11-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-10-11-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyWed, 12 Aug 2026 11:53:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-10-11-2026/532https://stage.theportager.com/around-charlestown-up-close-with-nature-at-the-charlestown-summe-festival-and-cruise-in/https://stage.theportager.com/around-charlestown-up-close-with-nature-at-the-charlestown-summe-festival-and-cruise-in/If you didn't make it out to the 23rd Annual Charlestown Summer Festival and Cruise In, you missed a fun afternoon. The winner of the Grand Prize Raffle, which included a Blackstone Grill, a $150 Duma Meat gift card and grill accessories was Susan Robenstine. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:38:00 GMTRuth Ann Bartholomewhttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-charlestown-up-close-with-nature-at-the-charlestown-summe-festival-and-cruise-in/531https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-meet-the-candidates-in-paris-plus-news-from-edinburg-franklin-and-rootstown/https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-meet-the-candidates-in-paris-plus-news-from-edinburg-franklin-and-rootstown/A “Meet the Candidates Day” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Shearer Community Center at 9355 Newton Falls Rd.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:37:00 GMTRoger Gordonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/county-roundup-meet-the-candidates-in-paris-plus-news-from-edinburg-franklin-and-rootstown/530https://stage.theportager.com/headwaters-trail-may-continue-into-aurora-within-the-next-few-years/https://stage.theportager.com/headwaters-trail-may-continue-into-aurora-within-the-next-few-years/The Portage Park District’s recent expansion of Headwaters Trail isn’t the end of the line.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:35:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/headwaters-trail-may-continue-into-aurora-within-the-next-few-years/529https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-7-9-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-7-9-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyMon, 10 Aug 2026 11:34:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-7-9-2026/528https://stage.theportager.com/sept-9-is-the-deadline-to-pay-your-property-taxes-bills-are-in-the-mail/https://stage.theportager.com/sept-9-is-the-deadline-to-pay-your-property-taxes-bills-are-in-the-mail/Portage County property owners: The county treasurer’s office is mailing out second-half property tax bills, and the deadline to pay is set for Sept. 9.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:21:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/sept-9-is-the-deadline-to-pay-your-property-taxes-bills-are-in-the-mail/526https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-5-6-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-5-6-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyFri, 07 Aug 2026 11:20:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-5-6-2026/525https://stage.theportager.com/historic-st-peter-of-the-fields-church-demolished/https://stage.theportager.com/historic-st-peter-of-the-fields-church-demolished/After serving generations of parishioners, St. Peter of the Fields' historic church in Rootstown has been razed. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:41:00 GMTJeremy Brownhttps://community.theportager.com/t/historic-st-peter-of-the-fields-church-demolished/523https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-ravenna-board-of-education-meeting-for-july-27-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-ravenna-board-of-education-meeting-for-july-27-2026/The district will be operating with a surplus for two years, which will quickly turn into a deficit by 2031. Plageman also updated the board on recent and pending state legislation that could impact these projects. “There is an uncertainty at the state level,” Plageman said. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:40:00 GMTNoell Wolfgram Evanshttps://community.theportager.com/t/documenters-ravenna-board-of-education-meeting-for-july-27-2026/522https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-streetsboro-city-council-meeting-for-july-27-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/documenters-streetsboro-city-council-meeting-for-july-27-2026/Council Member Michael Lampa asked to speak as a citizen and reported that the Friends of Streetsboro Parks, a 501(c)(3) organization, has decided to dissolve the fund. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:38:00 GMTJulie Ericksonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/documenters-streetsboro-city-council-meeting-for-july-27-2026/521https://stage.theportager.com/around-ravenna-get-to-know-your-neighbors/https://stage.theportager.com/around-ravenna-get-to-know-your-neighbors/The Auxiliary of University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna is having its annual craft fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 at the hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:37:00 GMTAngie Reedyhttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-ravenna-get-to-know-your-neighbors/520https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-aug-5-11-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-aug-5-11-2026/Good morning, fans of all things music. Here we are rolling into the first week of August already. This week finds me with two nice gigs to play with the local band The Shootouts.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:36:00 GMTMike Dhttps://community.theportager.com/t/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-aug-5-11-2026/519https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-3-4-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-3-4-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyWed, 05 Aug 2026 00:34:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-aug-3-4-2026/518https://stage.theportager.com/hiram-council-member-pleads-not-guilty-to-assault/https://stage.theportager.com/hiram-council-member-pleads-not-guilty-to-assault/After missing two court dates, Hiram Council Member Chris Perme pleaded not guilty July 29 to two misdemeanor charges of assault.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:06:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/hiram-council-member-pleads-not-guilty-to-assault/517https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-hiram-rezones-for-buckingham-place-restoration-freedom-garrettsville-mantua-nelson-and-windham-news/https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-hiram-rezones-for-buckingham-place-restoration-freedom-garrettsville-mantua-nelson-and-windham-news/Hiram Village Council has rezoned two properties in the village to allow for college properties to be sold and transitioned out of the institutional district. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:43:00 GMTRoger Gordonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/county-roundup-hiram-rezones-for-buckingham-place-restoration-freedom-garrettsville-mantua-nelson-and-windham-news/516https://stage.theportager.com/been-there-done-that-the-garden-is-looking-good/https://stage.theportager.com/been-there-done-that-the-garden-is-looking-good/Dave and I have been together for more than 40 years now and have had a vegetable garden for almost all of those years. Now that we're in our 60s, (holy moly, is that a thing?), the big 30x40 garden at the way-back of the property was too much. Our son built us beautiful 4x8 garden boxes right behind the house.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:42:00 GMTLaura Nethkenhttps://community.theportager.com/t/been-there-done-that-the-garden-is-looking-good/515https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-31-aug-2-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-31-aug-2-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyMon, 03 Aug 2026 11:41:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-31-aug-2-2026/514https://stage.theportager.com/life-discovery-curriculum-a-win-for-local-schools/https://stage.theportager.com/life-discovery-curriculum-a-win-for-local-schools/A year after launching Life Discovery, most area school districts that signed on are calling it a good deal.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:29:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/life-discovery-curriculum-a-win-for-local-schools/513https://stage.theportager.com/around-brimfield-good-friends-make-you-happier-and-healthier/https://stage.theportager.com/around-brimfield-good-friends-make-you-happier-and-healthier/It never occurred to me that I would someday have a best friend who is 80 years old. Last weekend I found myself at her birthday party, along with over 200 of her other friends. It caused me to ponder on the importance of friends in our lives. When I searched the internet, I came across an intriguing study on friendship and happiness.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:28:00 GMTShirley Marshttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-brimfield-good-friends-make-you-happier-and-healthier/512https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-july-31-aug-4-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-july-31-aug-4-2026/Of particular note this week is the BBQ & Blues benefit concert in the parking lot of Kent United Church of Christ, 1400 E. Main St. This will feature the band The Back Alley Relics on August 2 from 5 - 8 p.m. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:19:00 GMTMike Dhttps://community.theportager.com/t/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-july-31-aug-4-2026/511https://stage.theportager.com/rooted-ramblings-plants-get-sick-too-behold-the-plant-disease-triangle/https://stage.theportager.com/rooted-ramblings-plants-get-sick-too-behold-the-plant-disease-triangle/What is wrong with my plant? I have asked myself this question so many times, I have lost count. My challenge became how to figure out a solution without killing the plant through what I thought was the right treatment. Behold, the disease triangle!Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:18:00 GMTMaster Gardener Volunteershttps://community.theportager.com/t/rooted-ramblings-plants-get-sick-too-behold-the-plant-disease-triangle/510https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-29-30-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-29-30-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyThu, 30 Jul 2026 23:17:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-29-30-2026/509https://stage.theportager.com/ravenna-will-soon-consider-public-comment-on-new-wards/https://stage.theportager.com/ravenna-will-soon-consider-public-comment-on-new-wards/Ravenna’s ward boundaries are one step closer to shifting as a City Council committee is asking the public to chime in on where each ward should begin and end.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:33:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/ravenna-will-soon-consider-public-comment-on-new-wards/508https://stage.theportager.com/kent-s-new-noise-ordinance-attempts-to-balance-business-resident-needs/https://stage.theportager.com/kent-s-new-noise-ordinance-attempts-to-balance-business-resident-needs/Kent City Council’s latest amendment to the city’s noise ordinance decreases the hours outdoor music can be played in the city’s DORA.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:21:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/kent-s-new-noise-ordinance-attempts-to-balance-business-resident-needs/507https://stage.theportager.com/baker-lessons-from-a-cherry-tree/https://stage.theportager.com/baker-lessons-from-a-cherry-tree/On Friday, July 3, my husband and I were in downtown Kent with family, awaiting the annual fireworks display. At about nine o’clock, the weather suddenly changed. The wind whipped up and dark clouds filled the sky. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:20:00 GMTKathy Bakerhttps://community.theportager.com/t/baker-lessons-from-a-cherry-tree/506https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-27-28-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-27-28-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyWed, 29 Jul 2026 10:19:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-27-28-2026/505https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-land-bank-completes-first-sale-through-welcome-home-program/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-land-bank-completes-first-sale-through-welcome-home-program/The Portage County Land Bank recently sold its first rehabilitated home through the Ohio Department of Development's Welcome Home Ohio program.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-land-bank-completes-first-sale-through-welcome-home-program/503https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-mogadore-fire-levy-on-the-november-ballot-atwater-randolph-and-suffield-updates/https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-mogadore-fire-levy-on-the-november-ballot-atwater-randolph-and-suffield-updates/Mogadore Village Council passed legislation to put on the Nov. 3 ballot the renewal of an existing 3.5-mill tax levy with an increase of 1.23 mill for a total of 4.73 mills for the continuation of the full-time Mogadore Fire Department.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:57:00 GMTRoger Gordonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/county-roundup-mogadore-fire-levy-on-the-november-ballot-atwater-randolph-and-suffield-updates/502https://stage.theportager.com/around-edinburg-plenty-to-do-at-the-edinburg-united-church/https://stage.theportager.com/around-edinburg-plenty-to-do-at-the-edinburg-united-church/The Edinburg United Church will have two upcoming events for the community. First up is their Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:56:00 GMTCathy Kleinhttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-edinburg-plenty-to-do-at-the-edinburg-united-church/501https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-24-26-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-24-26-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyMon, 27 Jul 2026 10:44:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-24-26-2026/500https://stage.theportager.com/kent-umc-adds-solar-panels-to-generate-105-of-its-energy-usage/https://stage.theportager.com/kent-umc-adds-solar-panels-to-generate-105-of-its-energy-usage/Thanks to a timely decision by its Green Team, Kent’s United Methodist Church is now sporting a sizable solar array on six of its roof segments.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:32:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/kent-umc-adds-solar-panels-to-generate-105-of-its-energy-usage/499https://stage.theportager.com/late-night-noise-gets-the-go-ahead-in-kent/https://stage.theportager.com/late-night-noise-gets-the-go-ahead-in-kent/Meeting in special session July 22, and with no discussion or debate, Kent City Council unanimously tweaked the city’s noise ordinance to keep the downtown music playing.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/late-night-noise-gets-the-go-ahead-in-kent/498https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-22-23-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-22-23-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyFri, 24 Jul 2026 10:28:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-22-23-2026/497https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-youth-group-home-changing-operators/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-youth-group-home-changing-operators/It’s a well known journalistic truth: people stop reading when they see numbers. Would they still stop if they realized that each statistic represents a teenager’s daily life?Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:55:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-youth-group-home-changing-operators/495https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-with-mike-d-for-july-22-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-with-mike-d-for-july-22-2026/I hope you all weathered the heat and Canadian and smoke of last week. Here is the Setlist for July 22-28. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:54:00 GMTMike Dhttps://community.theportager.com/t/the-setlist-with-mike-d-for-july-22-2026/494https://stage.theportager.com/one-for-the-books-troublesome-women/https://stage.theportager.com/one-for-the-books-troublesome-women/I have some excellent novels and one nonfiction recommendation for you about women who changed lives or whose lives were changed by others. Three deal with women who have been mistreated by society because of “the America Plan,” our country’s eugenics program in the early 1900s.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:46:00 GMTMary Louise Ruehrhttps://community.theportager.com/t/one-for-the-books-troublesome-women/493https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-20-21-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-20-21-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyWed, 22 Jul 2026 11:37:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-20-21-2026/492https://stage.theportager.com/hiram-farm-expands-with-hydroponics-and-new-public-storefront/https://stage.theportager.com/hiram-farm-expands-with-hydroponics-and-new-public-storefront/Hiram Farm has grown leaps and bounds since it first opened back in 2009. At that time, a dedicated group of parents and professionals sought to start a program for adults on the autism spectrum and those with developmental disabilities to give them a place to be in nature while learning real-world skills.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:58:00 GMTJeremy Brownhttps://community.theportager.com/t/hiram-farm-expands-with-hydroponics-and-new-public-storefront/491https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-streetsboro-considers-flock-cameras-plus-news-from-aurora-and-ravenna/https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-streetsboro-considers-flock-cameras-plus-news-from-aurora-and-ravenna/Streetsboro City Council has been discussing the installation of six Flock cameras at the major approaches to the city: along state Route 14, state Route 43 and state Route 303. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:51:00 GMTRoger Gordonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/county-roundup-streetsboro-considers-flock-cameras-plus-news-from-aurora-and-ravenna/490https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-16-19-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-16-19-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyMon, 20 Jul 2026 11:42:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-16-19-2026/489https://stage.theportager.com/new-mantua-chief-wants-to-outsource-police-dispatch/https://stage.theportager.com/new-mantua-chief-wants-to-outsource-police-dispatch/Six months after agreeing to handle police dispatch services for Hiram, Mantua is trying to shutter its dispatch center. The center runs round the clock even though Mantua Police Department officers are not scheduled from late at night to early morning.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:26:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/new-mantua-chief-wants-to-outsource-police-dispatch/488https://stage.theportager.com/around-windham-help-the-windham-hall-of-fame-find-the-1974-football-team/https://stage.theportager.com/around-windham-help-the-windham-hall-of-fame-find-the-1974-football-team/The Windham High School Hall of Fame needs community help. On Sept. 18 at the football game that night, the 1974 Windham Bombers team of Coach Stan Parrish that reached the semi-finals of the state playoffs will be inducted as a team into the Hall of Fame.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:18:00 GMTNicole Sweethttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-windham-help-the-windham-hall-of-fame-find-the-1974-football-team/487https://stage.theportager.com/rooted-ramblings-preserving-summer-herbs/https://stage.theportager.com/rooted-ramblings-preserving-summer-herbs/In July many herbs are at their prime and now is a perfect time to harvest and preserve them. If your herbs are abundant, try freezing them this year.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:02:00 GMTMaster Gardener Volunteershttps://community.theportager.com/t/rooted-ramblings-preserving-summer-herbs/486https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-july-15-21/https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-portage-county-live-music-for-july-15-21/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:41:43 GMTMike Dhttps://stage.theportager.com/following-recent-scares-kent-police-and-schools-team-up-for-safety/https://stage.theportager.com/following-recent-scares-kent-police-and-schools-team-up-for-safety/Following the recent May and April bomb and gun threats at Stanton Middle School and Longcoy Elementary, the district is extensively reviewing how these situations were handled. Leaders are updating safety plans during the summer and anticipate hosting more theoretical drills with faculty throughout the school year.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:38:00 GMTAdriana Gasiewskihttps://community.theportager.com/t/following-recent-scares-kent-police-and-schools-team-up-for-safety/485https://stage.theportager.com/around-garrettsville-pride-and-prejudice-opens-next-month/https://stage.theportager.com/around-garrettsville-pride-and-prejudice-opens-next-month/"Pride and Prejudice," performed by Curtains up Theatre, runs Aug. 1, 2, 7 and 8. Thank you to the sponsors: Ryser Insurance, Middlefield Carter Lumber, Jeff Rinearson Health Insurance, and Sarchione Chevrolet.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:35:00 GMTJackie Loreta-Rinearsonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-garrettsville-pride-and-prejudice-opens-next-month/484https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-13-14-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-13-14-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyWed, 15 Jul 2026 00:34:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-13-14-2026/483https://stage.theportager.com/new-court-date-set-for-arraignment-in-case-involving-hiram-council-member/https://stage.theportager.com/new-court-date-set-for-arraignment-in-case-involving-hiram-council-member/Facing first-degree misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an alleged mid-May incident involving two village firefighters, Hiram Council Member Chris Perme has a new court date.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:27:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/new-court-date-set-for-arraignment-in-case-involving-hiram-council-member/482https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-america-250-celebrations-a-hit-despite-the-heat-plus-more-news-from-edinburg-paris-and-rootstown/https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-america-250-celebrations-a-hit-despite-the-heat-plus-more-news-from-edinburg-paris-and-rootstown/The fifth annual Paris Township Car Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Shearer Community Center at 9355 Newton Falls Rd. The car show will benefit the Paris Township Fire Department. All makes, models and years are welcome.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:26:00 GMTRoger Gordonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/county-roundup-america-250-celebrations-a-hit-despite-the-heat-plus-more-news-from-edinburg-paris-and-rootstown/481https://stage.theportager.com/around-charlestown-lots-of-fun-in-the-sun-planned-in-charlestown-this-summer/https://stage.theportager.com/around-charlestown-lots-of-fun-in-the-sun-planned-in-charlestown-this-summer/The 23rd Annual Charlestown Summer Festival and Cruise In is Saturday, Aug. 1, from 3-7 p.m. at the Charlestown Township Park.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:25:00 GMTRuth Ann Bartholomewhttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-charlestown-lots-of-fun-in-the-sun-planned-in-charlestown-this-summer/480https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-10-12-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-10-12-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyMon, 13 Jul 2026 00:24:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-10-12-2026/479https://stage.theportager.com/legislative-update-workman-serving-on-bipartisan-joint-data-center-committee/https://stage.theportager.com/legislative-update-workman-serving-on-bipartisan-joint-data-center-committee/A Portage County politician is helping shape the conversation around data centers at the state level.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:12:00 GMTSavana Capphttps://community.theportager.com/t/legislative-update-workman-serving-on-bipartisan-joint-data-center-committee/477https://stage.theportager.com/league-of-women-voters-event-focuses-on-fight-against-data-centers/https://stage.theportager.com/league-of-women-voters-event-focuses-on-fight-against-data-centers/Data centers took center stage in Kent July 6 as Jessica Winchell, the moving force behind the now 2,600-member Portage Residents for Responsible Development, spoke at a Monday forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Kent.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:11:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/league-of-women-voters-event-focuses-on-fight-against-data-centers/478https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-8-9-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-8-9-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyFri, 10 Jul 2026 01:09:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-8-9-2026/476https://stage.theportager.com/curtains-up-theatre-in-garrettsville-is-working-to-build-its-own-theater/https://stage.theportager.com/curtains-up-theatre-in-garrettsville-is-working-to-build-its-own-theater/After nearly 20 years of using James A. Garfield High School’s facilities to stage performances, Garrettsville’s Curtains Up Theatre is in the early stages of purchasing a property at the corner of Windham Street and High Street on Buckeye Block in Garrettsville to build its own theater. The theater would be on the second floor of the building with space for retail on the first floor. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:11:00 GMTJeremy Brownhttps://community.theportager.com/t/curtains-up-theatre-in-garrettsville-is-working-to-build-its-own-theater/474https://stage.theportager.com/op-ed-data-centers-the-good-the-bad-and-the-truly-ugly/https://stage.theportager.com/op-ed-data-centers-the-good-the-bad-and-the-truly-ugly/“I cannot stress how frustrated people are with this topic,” Ohio Farm Bureau vice president Jack Irwin told Cleveland.com. Truer words on the topic of data centers have not been spoken and it has become the rare issue that seems to be uniting the left and the right. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:54:00 GMTOp-Ed Contributorhttps://community.theportager.com/t/op-ed-data-centers-the-good-the-bad-and-the-truly-ugly/473https://stage.theportager.com/senior-life-dealing-with-the-heat-and-finding-more-discounts-in-the-area/https://stage.theportager.com/senior-life-dealing-with-the-heat-and-finding-more-discounts-in-the-area/July is here, and so is the heat. Do not forget to contact the Portage County Community Action Council to schedule an appointment to see if you qualify for the Home Energy Assistance Program. This program does not only provide assistance to help pay heating bills but also has money available for the cost of air conditioning.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:53:00 GMTSally Kellyhttps://community.theportager.com/t/senior-life-dealing-with-the-heat-and-finding-more-discounts-in-the-area/472https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-6-7-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-6-7-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyWed, 08 Jul 2026 08:52:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-6-7-2026/471https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-with-mike-d-for-july-8-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-with-mike-d-for-july-8-2026/I hope you all had a nice 4th of July weekend, stayed cool, and were some of the lucky ones whose power remained uninterrupted. It was a scorcher at the Kent Heritage Fest, 94 degrees at show time. We still had a nice crowd, and with the help of some fans (physical ones…) we were able to play a nice show for the folks who braved the heat to hear us.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:19:00 GMThttps://community.theportager.com/t/the-setlist-with-mike-d-for-july-8-2026/475https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-hiram-hosts-declaration-of-independence-reading-news-from-garrettsville-mantua-and-windham/https://stage.theportager.com/county-roundup-hiram-hosts-declaration-of-independence-reading-news-from-garrettsville-mantua-and-windham/The village of Hiram will join the America 250 reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8 at the Historical Society Century House in Village Park at 11617 Garfield Rd. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:22:00 GMTRoger Gordonhttps://community.theportager.com/t/county-roundup-hiram-hosts-declaration-of-independence-reading-news-from-garrettsville-mantua-and-windham/470https://stage.theportager.com/around-randolph-waterloo-starts-a-digital-diet/https://stage.theportager.com/around-randolph-waterloo-starts-a-digital-diet/Due to a desire to increase focusing, and social interaction skills, this fall all students and staff at Waterloo School District will be undergoing a 'Digital Diet.' Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:18:00 GMTSandy Englehttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-randolph-waterloo-starts-a-digital-diet/469https://stage.theportager.com/varner-duma-meats-helps-for-a-locally-sourced-potluck/https://stage.theportager.com/varner-duma-meats-helps-for-a-locally-sourced-potluck/If you’ve been keeping up with the column, you will know that my wife Jill and I have been expecting our first child. Well, the wait is over! Early in the morning on March 22, our baby boy was delivered happy, healthy and loud. Really, you should have seen the sunrise peaking into the room as it happened; it was beautiful. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:16:00 GMTSimon Varnerhttps://community.theportager.com/t/varner-duma-meats-helps-for-a-locally-sourced-potluck/468https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-3-5-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-3-5-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyMon, 06 Jul 2026 12:15:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-3-5-2026/467https://stage.theportager.com/around-brimfield-wear-sunscreen-and-check-out-the-village-of-st-edward/https://stage.theportager.com/around-brimfield-wear-sunscreen-and-check-out-the-village-of-st-edward/There were days when we all wondered if summer would ever come. Well, it came. Summer is in full swing, and my advice…wear sunscreen! Some may remember that “song” from the late 1990s written by a man named Baz Luhrmann [yes, the director] entitled “Wear Sunscreen.”Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMTShirley Marshttps://community.theportager.com/t/around-brimfield-wear-sunscreen-and-check-out-the-village-of-st-edward/465https://stage.theportager.com/how-portage-county-nonprofits-fund-themselves-to-help-others/https://stage.theportager.com/how-portage-county-nonprofits-fund-themselves-to-help-others/Nonprofit organizations have to keep their doors open and services running with uncertain revenue, much of it arriving at the end of the year, said Axess Family Services Executive Director Mark Frisone. People feel generous during the holiday season, or maybe they’re looking for a tax break. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:25:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/how-portage-county-nonprofits-fund-themselves-to-help-others/464https://stage.theportager.com/rooted-ramblings-weeds-as-friends/https://stage.theportager.com/rooted-ramblings-weeds-as-friends/Weeds are "plants in the wrong place," but they can provide immense benefits to your garden's health, local wildlife, and even your kitchen. While aggressive invaders still require management, many common weeds actively work to improve your soil, feed essential pollinators, and offer medicinal or nutritional value.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:24:00 GMTMaster Gardener Volunteershttps://community.theportager.com/t/rooted-ramblings-weeds-as-friends/463https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-1-2-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-1-2-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyFri, 03 Jul 2026 11:23:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-july-1-2-2026/462https://stage.theportager.com/former-resident-of-four-seasons-at-kent-alleges-fair-housing-code-violations/https://stage.theportager.com/former-resident-of-four-seasons-at-kent-alleges-fair-housing-code-violations/When Vince Curry’s phone rings, it’s likely someone asking him to solve a problem. He’s executive director of the Akron-based Fair Housing Advocates Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination on the basis of constitutionally protected rights.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:48:00 GMTWendy DiAlesandrohttps://community.theportager.com/t/former-resident-of-four-seasons-at-kent-alleges-fair-housing-code-violations/461https://stage.theportager.com/round-two-thats-all-folks/https://stage.theportager.com/round-two-thats-all-folks/Retirement was always something that happened to other people. When I was growing up, I would hear my mom and dad talking about how so-and-so at work was going to retire.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:38:00 GMTTom Hardestyhttps://community.theportager.com/t/round-two-thats-all-folks/460https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-rain-or-shine/https://stage.theportager.com/the-setlist-rain-or-shine/Ah, that wonderful warm weather that we have all been waiting for is finally here in Northeast Ohio. Along with baseball, cookouts, camping trips, and swimming holes, it brings with it the classic outdoor music season.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:29:00 GMTMike Dhttps://community.theportager.com/t/the-setlist-rain-or-shine/459https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-june-29-30-2026/https://stage.theportager.com/portage-county-obituaries-for-june-29-30-2026/Remembering those we've lost in Portage CountyWed, 01 Jul 2026 10:16:00 GMTStaff Reporthttps://community.theportager.com/t/portage-county-obituaries-for-june-29-30-2026/458