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Portage County unveils new emergency command center
RAVENNA TWP. − The Portage County Emergency Management Agency unveiled its new command center, which it said it hopes it never will need to use for a large-scale emergency. The EMA hosted an open house Tuesday at the new facility, 2978 State Route 59 in Ravenna Township. The building cost $4,458,469, according to Shannon Kautzman, director of internal services. Construction, which came in under budget, was funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Summit Construction...
Sober October Recovery Fest set Saturday in downtown Ravenna
OUR Place (Open United Recovery) in Ravenna will play host to Sober October Recovery Fest from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Portage County Courthouse, 203 W. Main St. in downtown Ravenna. Described as "a vibrant celebration of recovery, hope and community," this free event is open to the public and will feature live music, speakers and resource tables. ...
Finally fall: Chilly temperatures and sunshine expected in Akron area through the weekend
It's finally beginning to feel like fall in northern Ohio. The National Weather Service says the persistent showers and clouds have moved on and clear skies and cooler temperatures − sans the humidity − will settle in over the next couple of days. Highs in the 70s are expected through Sunday when the chance...
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City of Green breaks ground on new Kleckner Adaptive Sports Field
GREEN — The City of Green and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation broke ground Oct. 2 on Ohio’s first Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Adaptive Sports Field at Kleckner Park, 4855 Thursby Road. Construction of the field is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, with a...
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