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Ohio grants first recreational marijuana licenses. See which 10 were approved for operations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given 10 marijuana growers and processers certificates of operation – including two in Akron and one each in Lorain and Portage counties – which permits them to begin working in the recreational market. These are the first...
Portage County obituaries for July 19-21
Ann Marie Bauer of Kent, Ohio died peacefully at the age of 55 on June 28th 2024 at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus OH, after battling multiple forms of leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving family. Ann dedicated 30-years as a beloved faculty member at Solon City Schools, where...
10 most expensive homes sold in Portage County, July 8-14
A house in Aurora that sold for $820,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Portage County in the past week. In total, 53 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $296,706, or $169 per square foot.
New Milford Road in Randolph Township reopened after downed lines forced closure Wednesday
New Milford Road in Randolph Township has reopened after downed AT&T lines forced its closure between Bassett and Wilkes roads Wednesday morning, the Portage County Engineer's Office said Thursday. This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: New Milford Road in Randolph Township reopened after downed lines forced closure Wednesday
See all homes sold in Portage County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Portage County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 52 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,596-square-foot home on Treeview Circle in Brimfield Township that sold for $255,000.
Portage Water Rescue Team sets raffle to fund drone purchase
The Portage County Water Rescue Team is selling tickets for its final raffle of the year to raise funds for the purchase of a water rescue drone. In June, the team reported it had raised $10,500 toward its $15,000 goal. The drone the team is seeking includes:. A thermal imaging...
Portage County obituaries for July 17-18
Verna Stacy “forever 29” of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Crown Center at Laurel Lake in Hudson. She was born May 15, 1939 in Ary, KY to Ira, Sr. and Melda (Noble) Stacy. William Welton Warner Jr. William Welton Warner, Jr....
Maddie Burge, Shelbie Krieger, McKennah Metzger, Sophie Schechterman snag softball awards
Here's an in-depth look at all of Portage County's high school softball all-league, all-district and all-state honorees, starting with the top awards won by local standouts. Metro Athletic Conference Co-Pitcher of the Year Maddie Burge (Field junior) Pitching Stats: 19-2, 2.12 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 28 BB, 96 K. Batting Stats:...
Aurora home with wine cellar, tasting room and 'vineyard views' sells for $700K. See inside
Eight properties sold for more than $500,000 in Portage County during the week of May 13, 2024. One property on Tallmadge Road in Kent sold for $800,000. Here is a list of the properties, and their sale prices: ...
Winchell Road in Hiram Twp. to closed Thursday pipe work
Winchell Road in Hiram Township will be closed for a crossover pipe replacement at 6172 Winchell, between Washburn and Allyn roads, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, the Portage County Engineer's Office said. The Portage County Engineer's Office previously had announced the road would be closed Wednesday.
Windham tornado fund extends deadline for donations, funding for April 17 twister
Months after a tornado ripped through Windham, the Portage Foundation and Portage County Emergency Management still are collecting donations for local disaster relief efforts. The Portage Foundation and the EMA have extended the deadline until Aug. 16 for donations to be made to the Portage County Disaster Relief Fund, and for affected residents to apply for relief.
Portage County obituaries for July 15-16
Nora Mae Bond, age 95, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, while residing at Kensington Care Center in Aurora. Carl D. Lane 93 of Tallmadge passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1931 in Glasgow, KY to Edward and Perine (Morrison) Lane. Charles...
Deadline for donating and applying for aid after Windham tornado extended to August 16
It’s been several months since a tornado ripped through Windham, impacting the lives of numerous Portage County residents. The needs in the area are still critical prompting the Portage Foundation and Portage County Emergency Management to extend the time to August 16 for collecting donations and for residents to apply for local disaster relief funds.
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