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'These kids love each other': Aurora, Field softball share a tight bond
The highlight of the Portage County softball season arguably came on a distant field, well beyond the county's confines. It wasn't just that two local teams — Aurora and Field — competed for a district championship, with the Greenmen advancing to the regional level for the second time in program history.
'I always wanted to make it here': Aurora's Sam, Sarah, Sophie Petrash share dugout, bond
JEFFERSON — This is the story Sam Petrash wasn't sure he wanted told. The Aurora softball coach is as humble as he is affable. A story about the Petrash family? Sam Petrash hemmed and hawed about that idea. ...
See all homes sold in Portage County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Portage County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 20 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,296-square-foot home on Tallmadge Road in Edinburg Township that sold for $300,000.
Custom-built Atwater home on almost 7 acres sells for $580K. See inside
Three properties sold for more than $500,000 in Portage County during the week of April 29, 2024. One property on Horning Road in Atwater sold for $580,000. Here is a list of the properties, and their sale prices: ...
Millions in state funding heads to Portage for KSU, AxessPointe and more
Millions of dollars in state funding are headed to Portage County, with some allocations larger than originally thought. The Ohio House of Representatives has approved Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state. State Rep. Gail Pavliga of Portage County said statewide, the bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.
Popeye's opens Streetsboro location
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen has opened its Streetsboro location at 9346 State Route 14. The Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting Monday at the eatery. Ground was broken about a year ago for the restaurant. It is the chain's first restaurant in Portage County. Popeye's opened in 1972...
Solon council rejects plan to keep and relocate trash compactor at Liberty Hill Apartments
SOLON, Ohio -- Goldberg Companies Inc., owner of the upscale Liberty Hill Apartments, must remove the trash compactor it installed illegally on the complex last year. On Monday (July 1), City Council rejected a site plan and two variances Goldberg had requested. If you purchase a product or register for...
10 most expensive homes sold in Summit County, June 24-30
A house in Hudson that sold for $850,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Summit County in the past week. In total, 182 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $236,626. The average price per square foot was $158.
Where to watch the fireworks: 26 July 4 celebrations across Northeast Ohio
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and many Northeast Ohio counties, cities and organizations have different events planned to celebrate Independence Day. This year, there are a wide variety of celebrations across Northeast Ohio. From wiffleball tournaments to cultural festivals to the classic barbecue and fireworks, Northeast Ohio has many unique festivities to offer this week.
Boys basketball transfer roundup 2024: Which standouts suited up for new schools at Midwest Live?
SANDUSKY, Ohio — With last weekend’s Midwest Live comes the first look at some familiar faces in new places. Here are the boys basketball transfers around Northeast Ohio spotted after their appearances with new teams at Midwest Live:. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
5-star PF from Ohio locks in official visit to MSU in September
One of the top power forwards in the 2025 class will be reportedly taking an official visit to Michigan State in September. Five-star prospect Niko Bundalo of Hudson, Ohio will reportedly take an official visit to Michigan State on September 6. He will also be visiting two-time defending national champions UConn the weekend before. Bundalo is ranked as the No. 8 power forward and No. 24 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 1 player from Ohio in the class. Bundalo holds offers from more than 30 programs, according to 247Sports....
2024 Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association All-District teams
The Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association released its 2024 all-district teams. The NEOBCA includes more than 200 schools and serves Ashland, Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties. NEOBCA Division I all-district. First Team: Brady Sasse, North Royalton, P; Hunter Winston, Highland,...
New fingerprinting devices coming to local courts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Local courts are set to receive new technology for fingerprinting. In the Miami Valley, select courts in Clark, Clinton, Darke Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties are receiving the new devices. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the technology will allow the state’s computerized criminal records database more […]
Fourth of July travel will be booming; get ready for crowded roads
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you’re among the approximately 25 percent of Americans heading out of town for the Fourth of July holiday, be prepared. Whether it’s a flight, a train, a car or a cruise ship, holiday travel is back. “Recovery in travel appears to have finally taken place, but it’s taken us almost […]
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