Ravenna council weighs next steps for safety building after tax measure fails
Ravenna Council Member Carmen Laudato isn’t surprised that city voters rejected a proposed 0.25% income tax increase.
Around Windham: Plenty to be grateful for here in Windham
Hello Windham Family! November is National Gratitude Month. Gratitude is an active process of acknowledging goodness and recognizing its source. There is so much to be grateful for in Windham.
Ohio Outdoors: Celebrate Ohio naturally
We Ohioans have a lot to be thankful for. I thought I’d spend this month’s column focusing on nature’s blessings to the Buckeye State.
The Setlist: Portage County live music for Nov. 11-20, 2026
One of my favorite organizations is Guitars 4 Vets. Guitars for Vets (G4V) serves at-risk United States Veterans impacted by PTSD and other service-related trauma.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 9-10, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
A closer look at Portage County's election results: November 2026
Mirroring national trends, on Tuesday night Portage County shifted from Republican to Democratic in many of its statewide and local races, after the majority of the county voted for a Republican president in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
County roundup: Ravenna students see local government up close, plus news from Aurora and Shalersville
The students tour City Hall, the police and fire departments and Ravenna’s historic sites, learn what leadership and civic responsibility really mean and roll up their sleeves volunteering right in town.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 6-8, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Jenny Adams outlines goals as Portage County's newest commissioner
An energetic crowd of supporters at Jenny Adams’ watch party in Ravenna on Tuesday evening saw a sweeping Democratic electoral victory unfold across the state and county, which included Adams’ unseating incumbent Mike Tinlin as Portage County’s commissioner.
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Kent exempts feral cats from wildlife law, examines options to control deer
Kent City Council’s public safety committee on Nov. 4 unanimously endorsed a three-part proposal to manage — that is, reduce — the city’s deer population.
Senior Life: Fighting off Medicare telemarketers
Are you getting those multiple calls a day, asking you to sign up for a particular insurance company’s Medicare plan? Aren’t those phone calls a pain in the neck? Your phone rings so you run to get it, only to find “Rachel” wanting to tell you how great their Medicare plan is.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 4-5, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Portage County election results: Tinlin and Demetriou out; Workman wins and Aurora school bond passes
Portage County voters rejected almost every request for new money on Tuesday’s ballot, while renewal levies passed easily. The Aurora City School District held the distinction of the only successful requested increase.
The Setlist: Live Music in Portage County Nov. 5-12, 2026
This week’s Setlist brings us into the first full week of November. Yesterday voters participated in one of the most important midterm elections in recent history. As many of us hope to change the trajectory our country has been heading, it’s hard not to feel some stress.