Diane Smith

As Memorial Day approaches, members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #61 in Sutton are preparing once again to distribute red poppies throughout

A new photography exhibit at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library opens May 21, featuring four artists' personal takes on what home means. The show runs through June 8 and is free to attend.

Portage County will be designated as a Purple Heart County on May 28, when a

Ravenna Board of Education will meet June 9 to consider a new elementary building proposed near Ravenna High School.

Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce will return to a sit-down dinner June 3 when it recognizes individuals and businesses with its Raven Awards.

Portage County has been designated as a Purple Heart County, and supporters of the effort said the distinction will send a message to any veteran wounded in combat.

The Portage Foundation is distributing more than $61,000 in scholarships to students across Portage County. The scholarship winners are pursuing a wide variety of educational and career paths.

Diane Smith, Ravenna Record-Courier One of Portage County's most popular parks is closed while upgrades take place. .

EdgarFest will return June 26 and 27 with two days of food, entertainment, family activities, music, fireworks, and community events centered around this year's patriotic theme, “Celebrate America's 250th Birthday.”

From lifelong 4-H member to Extension office: For Grace Eckhardt, stepping into her new position as Office Manager with Clay County Extension