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Ravenna native Ribelin named interim superintendent; Lee Smith will serve two roles
A familiar face will take over Ravenna City School District, and district officials said Tuesday two administrative jobs will be combined in a cost-saving move. Ben Ribelin, a 28-year veteran of the district and a native of Ravenna, was awarded a one-year contract as interim superintendent. He succeeds Dr. Laura Hebert, who...
Breach Of Contract:’ Why The Ohio Cannabis Festival Has Been Canceled
One of two festivals planned on the eve of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio has been canceled, part of a dispute between organizers and local officials. A Pennsylvania-based company, Zick Productions, said its team spent six months preparing to launch the Ohio Cannabis Festival at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge. The event was set to run from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, but by June 11 its website had been locked down to a solitary message.As Ross Bjork takes over at Ohio State, Gene Smith looks ahead at his next chapter.
Incarcerated Akron man indicted in fatal Ravenna overdose
A grand jury has indicted an incarcerated Akron man in the fatal January overdose of a Ravenna man. Gene Arnall Hill, 42, is charged with involuntary manslaughter; corrupting another with drugs; and trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound. The indictment was filed Tuesday in Portage County Court of Common Pleas. Ravenna police said they responded...
North Canton voters to see levy on ballot to build new fire station
NORTH CANTON − City voters will see a 1.9-mill levy on the November ballot to raise $16 million to pay for a new fire station. If voters approve the levy, the owner of a $100,000 home would pay $69.30 more per year for 25 years. A focus group of residents appointed by council members and the mayor recommended June 24 that council seek a property tax to pay for the fire station.
Enjoy a Little Tuesday Music Outdoors at Silver Creek Metro Park
Tue 7/9 @ 7-8PM The Summit Metro Parks are colonizing Tuesday evenings with a series of concerts in various parks and alongside lakes. It’s even got its own Metro Parks Ensemble to perform the pop standards and traditional tunes that cross generations. It’s a pleasant and relaxing way to...
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: ...
Up in smoke: North Canton votes against allowing marijuana businesses in community
NORTH CANTON − Marijuana dispensaries aren't welcome in the Dogwood City. City Council voted 4-3 on Monday to ban them from the community. Mayor Stephan Wilder is expected to sign the legislation, which takes effect in 30 days. North Canton joins at least 61 other Ohio municipalities that have...
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.
Chippewa Lake Park to be remembered with amusement and planned county park
The glory days of the old Chippewa Lake Park will soon be remembered and celebrated. The Medina County Park District and the Chippewa Lake Historical Society have entered into a 10-year agreement that will bring a museum and new trail entrance to Chippewa Lake Park. The historical society will set...
Wooster grad Mason Frazier in the hunt at Ohio Open
WESTFIELD CENTER — Mason Frazier will be the first one to tell you that playing in the Ohio Open Championship is far from a usual tournament. In his fourth go-round in the event, the Wooster graduate enter Tuesday’s second round at Westfield Country Club with a chance to make the cut for the first time in his career.
Brunswick neighbors frustrated by repeated water main breaks
BRUNSWICK, Ohio (WOIO) - Neighbors are frustrated following two water main breaks in Brunswick in less than 48 hours. The two water main breaks are less than a mile apart and are both on Center Road. Some neighbors say it’s a constant problem that needs a long-term fix, not a Band-Aid.
FINAL RESULTS: 2024 WOSGA Cosmopolitan Four-Ball
Cari Hetler (Green) and Diane Rubin-Schuld (Canton) finish the 5th Annual WOSGA Cosmopolitan Four-Ball with two consistent rounds to claim the win at Alliance Country Club. The pairing shot 36 on the front-nine both days, and missed having two of the exact same rounds by one stroke; posting a 37 on the back-nine on Monday and a 38 on Tuesday. The consistency the team displayed through the two days propelled them to a three stroke lead in the Gross Division.
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