Diane Smith

2 days ago | record-courier.com | Diane Smith

RAVENNA − Paving Main Street, demolition of what remained of the old Oak Rubber property, and getting the city's finances into the black were among highlights of 2024, according to Ravenna Mayor Frank Seman's State of the City address. The mayor shared his address Monday night, just prior to Ravenna City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting.

5 days ago | record-courier.com | Diane Smith

Critics say a funding battle in Ohio's Statehouse is pitting pro sports against public schools. State lawmakers are considering spending $600 million to fund state bonds to fund a stadium for the Cleveland Browns. Some Portage County officials said while they love the Browns, they don't think this is right. During a tax forum on April 16, Portage County Treasurer John Kennedy pointed out it would require $800 million to fully fund Ohio's K-12 schools through the Cupp-Patterson plan.

1 week ago | beaconjournal.com | Diane Smith

A 16-year-old student at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center was killed Friday night in a single-vehicle crash in Portage County that also injured three other teens. The crash was about 10 p.m. Friday in Palmyra, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. A 2024 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling southeast on Scotts Corners Road when it went off the right side and into a ditch about a half-mile northwest of Jones Road, a news release said.

1 week ago | record-courier.com | Diane Smith

A 16-year-old student at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center was killed Friday night in a single-vehicle crash in Portage County that also injured three other teens. The crash was about 10 p.m. Friday in Palmyra, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. A 2024 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling southeast on Scotts Corners Road when it went off the right side and into a ditch about a half-mile northwest of Jones Road, a news release said.

1 week ago | record-courier.com | Diane Smith

A fundraiser for the Veterans Grave Marker Project is planned May 3 at Ravenna Elks Club. Tickets are $20 per person and will be available until March 27, or until all tickets are sold out. Doors open at 5 p.m. for social time, and the dinner and event begin at 6 p.m.Event organizers say fewer than 30 tickets are available. The event will include inner, raffle baskets, a Kentucky Derby simulcast during dinner and live music from Dave and Jeff.