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3 weeks ago | theportager.com | Bethany Ulrick

Streetsboro City Council Regular and Committee MeetingsMonday, May 12, 2025 7 p.m.Streetsboro City Building Office555 Frost Rd.Streetsboro, OHAttendance: Council Members Marianne Glenn, Anthony Lombardo, Jen Wagner, Lisa McDaniel, Justin Ring, Steve Michniak, Jon HannanTricia Wain – Chief of PoliceRobert A.

1 month ago | theportager.com | Ben Wolford

Portage County voters delivered key wins for public infrastructure and school funding during Tuesday’s primary election, even as turnout remained low. Just 13% of the county’s registered voters cast ballots in the May 6 primary, according to unofficial results from the Portage County Board of Elections. In Kent, five Democrats competed for three at-large city council nominations.

2 months ago | theportager.com | Bethany Ulrick

Shalersville Township Trustees Special and Regular MeetingMarch 18, 20255:30 p.m.Shalersville Town Hall9090 OH-44Ravenna, Ohio 44266Attendance: Chairman Ron Kotkowski, Vice-Chairman Frank Ruehr, Trustee Jack Bias, Fiscal Officer Kristine VanAukenAudio:SummaryThe trustees updated zoning regulation to require non-residential projects to have plans for emergency response and clean-up incidents. They are also required to provide the fire department a copy of the plans every year.

2 months ago | theportager.com | Bethany Ulrick

Streetsboro City Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting March 13, 2025 5:45 p.m. Streetsboro High School Auditorium 8585 state Route 14 Streetsboro, OH 44241 Attendance: Superintendent Cynthia Deevers, Treasurer Brian Haines, Athletic Director Randy Tevepaugh, Chief Business Officer C.J. Scarcipino Board members: Kristin Bedford, Sara Scott, Tonia Epple, Tracy Campbell Summary: Several head coaches received awards and chose students from their respective teams to receive awards in honor...

2 months ago | theportager.com | Phil Keren

Local leaders say the anticipated removal of the Gorge Metro Park Dam is another step in a years-long process to restore the Cuyahoga River to its natural state, as well as make it cleaner and friendlier to aquatic life. When this project will go forward recently became less clear following the Unleashing American Energy Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump on Jan. 20. In a statement released Jan.