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Fisher found in Kent is biggest ever collected in Ohio. How large? More on rare animal

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The fisher vanished from Ohio 200 years ago. But it's making a comeback. Here's what to know about one found in Kent in 2024, the biggest ever found.Animals · Kent Read Article

Garrettsville Village Council appoints new member, considers social media ordinance

Garrettsville Village Council met briefly Aug. 13, appointing a new member, reviewing finances, and approving a new policy regulating social media use by village offices. Present were council members Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty and Jeff Kaiser, along with Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna Love and Solicitor Bill Mason. Patrick announced that Councilwoman Deb Wordell has resigned her seat. Council approved hi…Garrettsville · Garrettsville Read Article

Ravenna boys’ soccer triumphs against Southeast

For the second straight season, the Keys to the Arsenal will remain in Ravenna, as the Raven boys’ soccer team bested neighborhood rival Ravenna Southeast 3-2 last Friday evening at Portage Community Bank Stadium. “I think this speaks to the hard work that those young men put in the offseason, and it felt like things just absolutely clicked,” Coach Eric Hedge said. “We passed the ball around; we had senior leadership in Preston Hatcher who stepp…Sports · Ravenna Read Article

CJ Montes Named Starting Quarterback for Kent State Golden Flashes - Kent State Golden Flashes

KENT, Ohio – Kent State interim head coach Mark Carney announced today that redshirt senior CJ Montes has been named the starting quarterback for the Golden Flashes for the upcoming season.Sports · Kent Read Article

Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting

The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Roslyn Torella who will explain Social Security Records and how they can provide clues to your ancestor’s name, origin and social history. Torella has over 25 years of genealogical research experience. The program is free and op…Ravenna · Ravenna Read Article

CJ Conrad Elevated to Special Teams Coordinator and Tight Ends Coach - Kent State Golden Flashes

KENT, Ohio – Interim head coach Mark Carney has elevated CJ Conrad as the Flashes' new special teams coordinator and tight ends coach after spending the 2024 season as the tight ends coach.Kent, Ohio · Kent Read Article

Recent Hiram grad Kyle Martini returns as new men’s volleyball coach

Although it has only been a few months since graduating from Hiram College, Kyle Martini is not finished with his alma matter just yet. The 2025 graduate has been tapped to become the new men’s volleyball coach, as formally announced by Hiram on Aug. 8. “I think it just shows personally how much Hiram has meant to me,” the first-year coach said. “I feel like a lot of other students could say the same. When you want that small school feel where y…Volleyball · Hiram Read Article

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ODOT announces two road closings this week for Portage County

NEOMED Opens Bitonte College of Dentistry

Ravenna junior Kaleb Angle has big musical aspirations

Fisher found in Kent is biggest ever collected in Ohio. How large? More on rare animal

Garrettsville Village Council appoints new member, considers social media ordinance

Ravenna boys’ soccer triumphs against Southeast

CJ Montes Named Starting Quarterback for Kent State Golden Flashes - Kent State Golden Flashes

Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting

CJ Conrad Elevated to Special Teams Coordinator and Tight Ends Coach - Kent State Golden Flashes

Recent Hiram grad Kyle Martini returns as new men’s volleyball coach

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ODOT announces two road closings this week for Portage County

NEOMED Opens Bitonte College of Dentistry

Ravenna junior Kaleb Angle has big musical aspirations

Fisher found in Kent is biggest ever collected in Ohio. How large? More on rare animal

Garrettsville Village Council appoints new member, considers social media ordinance

Ravenna boys’ soccer triumphs against Southeast

CJ Montes Named Starting Quarterback for Kent State Golden Flashes - Kent State Golden Flashes

Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting

CJ Conrad Elevated to Special Teams Coordinator and Tight Ends Coach - Kent State Golden Flashes

Recent Hiram grad Kyle Martini returns as new men’s volleyball coach