Firecrackers launched into moving car destroy vehicle in Ravenna Township
A driver in Ravenna Township got an unwelcome surprise Monday when firecrackers were thrown through an open window. The driver was able to safety pull off the road but the Dodge Charger was completely destroyed by the subsequent fire, Ravenna Township Fire Chief David Moore said. ...
Ravenna Township woman's guilty plea in illegal gun case could be vacated, record cleared
A Ravenna Township woman could have her conviction vacated following a guilty plea for purchasing a dozen firearms for a man not legally allowed to possess them. Judge Laurie J. Pittman granted intervention in lieu of conviction for Jennifer A. Clingerman, 46, during her sentencing Friday morning in Portage County Common Pleas Court. If Clingerman successfully completes the program's requirements, her guilty plea could be vacated and her conviction removed from her record. ...
Workshop set on Rootstown, Ravenna JEDD project
A Community Workshop is planned Monday to give area residents a chance to learn more about the Joint Economic Development District between Ravenna and Rootstown. The workshop will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rootstown Middle School. Those interested in making their voices heard also can participate in an...
Abandoned trailer in Marlboro Township closes Alberta Beach Street NE
MARLBORO TWP. − Township police are seeking the owner of a trailer that was abandoned Monday night on Alberta Beach Street NE. The Stark County Engineer’s Office on Tuesday closed Alberta Beach Street between state Route 44 (Ravenna Street NE) and Paris Avenue NE. County crews began working Wednesday morning to remove...
Modern Colonial home on 8 acres along Yellow Creek in Bath sells for $3 million. See inside
These are the top selling homes in Summit County in the most recent report available from the Summit County Fiscal Office. The property linked here in Bath Township as the top seller for week of Aug. 5, 2024, with a price of $3,050,000. Here are top selling properties that week. The complete real estate transactions for Summit, Portage and Medina counties can be found be found below. ...
Rootstown residents share ideas for development in newly formed JEDD
ROOTSTOWN − About 50 Rootstown residents showed up to provide feedback on improvements they'd like to see along State Route 44 in Rootstown, now that a Joint Economic Development District with Ravenna agreement has been formed. Engineers from OHM Advisors led a community workshop Monday to see what kind of improvements residents...
Portage EMA to open new command center Tuesday
The Portage County Emergency Management Agency has completed construction at its new command center, and plans an open house Tuesday at the Ravenna Township building to celebrate. The new facility is at 2978 State Route 59 in Ravenna Township. The public can tour the center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...