Record-Courier

The Record-Courier is a daily newspaper located in Kent, Ohio, serving Portage County. It is published by Record Publishing, which is a part of Dix Communications with offices in Kent and Wooster, Ohio. The name "Record-Courier" comes from the combination of two previous newspapers: the Ravenna Evening Record and the Kent Courier-Tribune.

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Trump tariffs: Ohio businesses note impact on customers, supply in Cleveland Fed survey

1 day ago | record-courier.com | Anthony Thompson

The Cleveland Fed surveyed businesses from Ohio, western Pennsylvania, eastern Kentucky and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. Some local businesses in the surveyed areas believe Trump's new tariffs are not only going to eventually impact their companies, but their customers as well. Most respondents to the survey said they would raise prices in anticipation of the tariffs.
'I'm speechless': Mogadore baseball's Cole Reese makes triumphant return from injury

1 day ago | record-courier.com | Jonah Rosenblum

ROOTSTOWN â€” Cole Reese's senior year started in pretty much the worst way imaginable. In his very first football game, the Mogadore senior took a pitch to the outside against Field. On the tackle, Reese tore his ACL and LCL. There went his senior season of football. There went his senior season of wrestling. Reese was determined not to let another season go by â€” focusing on April 14, 2025, the day of the Wildcats' baseball home opener when they were set to debut their new turf infield.
Kent man in stable condition Tuesday following Streetsboro crash evening before

2 days ago | record-courier.com | Jeff Saunders

A Kent man was reported in stable condition April 22 after his car was destroyed in a single-vehicle crash on State Route 14 in Streetsboro the evening before. Police Lt. Rich Polivka said that Streetsboro EMS took the 26-year-old driver to UH Portage Medical Center, and he was later transferred to Summa Akron City Hospital. Police and EMS responded to the scene of the crash after receiving calls at around 5:20 p.m. April 21.
Ravenna man admits raping 17-year-old girl, awaits sentencing

2 days ago | record-courier.com | Jeff Saunders

A Ravenna man has admitted sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl last year. Emilio Joseph Lee Dial, 22, pleaded guilty Monday in Portage County Common Pleas Court to charges of rape and attempted rape, according to the Portage County Prosecutor's Office. Judge Becky Doherty ordered the court's adult probation office to conduct a presentencing investigation. According to a Ravenna police report, officers responded Aug. 3 to University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.
'Blue Dog' Seman hails Ravenna's economic recovery in State of the City

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.
Portage County high school baseball, softball, tennis scores, recaps for April 21-27

2 days ago | record-courier.com | Jonah Rosenblum

Here's a look at Monday's results from around Portage County:SoftballSoutheast 11, Brookfield 0The Pirates jumped all over the Warriors, including a seven-run second, in a game both coaches agreed to consider complete despite it being called due to rain in the third inning. Morgan Muncy doubled, tripled and had three RBIs for Southeast, while Lilly Hayes doubled, walked and scored three runs from the leadoff spot.
Streetsboro man accused of trying to kill elderly woman at his home

3 days ago | record-courier.com | Jeff Saunders

A Streetsboro man is accused of seriously injuring an elderly woman Sunday while trying to kill her at his home. Richard Craig McNeal, 57, is charged with first-degree felony attempted murder, according to Portage County Municipal Court records. Streetsboro EMS responded to McNeal's Leslie Avenue home after he called to report a woman had fallen down the stairs and needed an ambulance at 1:26 p.m. Sunday, Police Chief Tricia Wain said in an email Monday to the Record-Courier.
Columbus police investigating after pedestrian killed on Northeast Side

4 days ago | record-courier.com | Bethany Bruner

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident Sunday morning in Columbus. The incident occurred near the intersection of Maize and Morse roads around 5:40 a.m.The driver fled the scene and police are seeking information from the public. This story has been updated to include additional information. A northeastern Ohio man died Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle on the city's Northeast Side. The crash occurred around 5:40 a.m. near the intersection of Maize and Morse roads.
Palmyra church taking reservations for Wreaths Across America dinner fundraiser

5 days ago | record-courier.com | Jeff Saunders

Palmyra United Methodist Church, 3968 State Route 225, will host a drive-through pork chop dinner fundraiser benefitting Wreaths Across America from 4:40 to 6 p.m. April 26. Dinners are $17 and include pork chop, cheesy potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, and choice of chocolate or pistachio pudding dessert. To reserve a dinner, call or text Danni at 330-281-1161.
School funding, a new Browns stadium and more: Experts talk taxes at forum in Aurora

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.