Wendy Dialesandro

The Portager is offering a series of articles about the revaluation process. This article focuses on the reactions of city, village and township officials, many of whom hope voters will continue to approve renewal, replacement and/or additional tax levies.

The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that staff surveys Crestwood Local Schools distributed are public records and must be provided to anyone who wants to see them.

Kent City Council unanimously approved a resolution this week affirming that the right to vote is a fundamental democratic principle protected by law, and every citizen deserves to participate in elections free from intimidation or coercion.

Aurora City Council on Nov. 11 extended its year-long moratorium on vape, e-cigarette, smoke and tobacco shops and on shops that sell any product related to CBD, cannabidiol oils or edibles for another 90 days.

Kent’s Wild Goats restaurant has abandoned its no-tipping policy, opting instead to return to a more traditional dining experience.

The year is winding down, but staff at the Portage Park District remain hard at work.

The Portage County Police Chiefs Association and county Mental Health & Recovery Board recently bestowed the 2024 Crisis Intervention Team honors on three local officers, one dispatcher and a police department employee.

The cash can’t come fast enough for Stacy Brown, who hopes to open a warming center/ residential facility at 3761 Lovers Lane in Ravenna.

Parking took center stage at Kent City Council’s Dec. 18 session, with city leaders approving a number of tweaks.

Aurora’s administrative ranks are growing, following council’s Dec. 16 decision to add two new non-union full-time positions.