Ravenna Record-Courier

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jeff Saunders |Ravenna Record-Courier

An Akron man is facing felony charges after Portage County Sheriff's deputies allegedly found nearly a pound of meth and smaller amounts of fentanyl and cocaine, as well as $2,100, in his vehicle during a traffic stop May 8 on Interstate 76 in Brimfield Township. An Akron man is facing felony charges after Portage County Sheriff's deputies said they found nearly a pound of meth and other drugs during a traffic stop in Brimfield Township. Reginald L.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Diane Smith |Ravenna Record-Courier

Xandria Mancuso, pictured in Summer 2024 during a tea party, died May 7, 2025. The 9-year-old was a fourth grader at West Main Elementary School in Ravenna. The funeral for a 9-year-old Ravenna girl who died May 7 after what her family describes as an "accident" will be May 23 in Akron. Newcomer Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements, on Wednesday posted Xandria Mancuso's obituary on its website. The 9-year-old was a fourth grader at West Main Elementary School in Ravenna.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Diane Smith |Ravenna Record-Courier

Voters considered school levy requests May 6 in several communities, including Ravenna, Streetsboro and Mogadore. The Ravenna, Streetsboro and Mogadore school districts have new money issues on the primary ballot. Aurora City Schools is seeking the renewal of a levy, along with Springfield Local Schools in Summit County, which has some voters in Portage County. The Ravenna school district was seeking passage of Issue 12 − a 5.47-mill, 5-year property tax that would generate $2.75 million annually.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Diane Smith |Ravenna Record-Courier

Expect Tuesday's primary election to be a little different. While officials expect low turnout, those who do show up to vote in Portage County elections will receive paper ballots. Democratic voters in only one town will decide on candidates, but every voter will see issues on their ballot. We're explaining five things to know about the May 6 primary election. 1.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Diane Smith |Ravenna Record-Courier

Candidates for Kent City Council at-large seats are, top row from left, Ben Tipton, Derek Salustro and Tracy Wallach; and, bottom row from left, Michael Thrasher and Sarah Wesley. Five Democrats are seeking at-large seats on Kent City Council in the only partisan primary in Portage County's May 6 primary election. Voters will narrow the field to three candidates, who then will face Republican Cecil Anderson in November.