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The Portager is an emerging local news platform serving Portage County, Ohio. We provide coverage on local government, businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, and community events. Our team of journalists has experience writing for prestigious publications such as The New York Times, Newsweek, and the Record-Courier. Notably, Roger Di Paolo, who has a long history as an editor at the Record-Courier, is part of our board.

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Voters back school levies and Issue 2 in low-turnout Portage County election

1 week 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.
Documenters: Shalersville Township Trustees special and regular meetings for March 18, 2025

1 month 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.
Documenters: Streetsboro City Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting for March 13, 2025

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...
Cuyahoga River dam removal at the Gorge delayed by federal spending freeze

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.
Documenters: Sugar Bush Knolls Council meeting for Feb. 13, 2025

2 months ago | theportager.com | Bethany Ulrick

Village of Sugar Bush Knolls Council regular meetingThursday, February 13, 20257:00 PMFranklin Township Building218 Gougler Ave.
Documenters: Mantua Township Trustees meeting for Feb. 6, 2025

Feb 10, 2025 | theportager.com | Bethany Ulrick

Mantua Township Trustees regular meeting Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:00 PM Mantua Township Town Hall 4122 State Route 82 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Susan Lilley- Trustee Matthew Benner- Vice-Chair, trustee John Festa- Chair, trustee Julia Pemberton- Fiscal Officer Tim Bennett- Custodian Rich Gano- Mantua Township Zoning Inspector Joan Martin- Mantua Township Zoning Board of Appeals Mark Hall- Mantua Restoration Society Carole Pollard- Chamber of Commerce Tia Rutledge- Portage County Water Resources...
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Dec 6, 2024 | theportager.com | Ben Wolford

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Analysis: Precinct-level election results reflect the county’s political differences – The Portager

Dec 6, 2024 | theportager.com | Jennifer Mapes

The east/west, rural/urban, Republican/Democratic split of Portage County was far more evident in November’s election results than in those for the propositions voted on last year, according to an analysis of precinct-level voting data.
Republicans sweep nearly every race, Zuchowski secures second term

Nov 6, 2024 | theportager.com | Ben Wolford

From the sheriff’s office to the White House, Portage County voters chose Republican candidates nearly across the board in the November 2024 elections, according to unofficial results released by the county Board of Elections late Tuesday night. Among the tightest races was for county sheriff, in which Democrat Jon Barber challenged incumbent Republican Bruce Zuchowski, whose first term earned him national attention over racist and intimidating language in a Facebook post.
Renewal and replacement levies fare better than new money asks

Nov 6, 2024 | theportager.com | Rachel Abbey McCafferty

Portage County voters by and large supported renewal and replacement levy efforts in the Nov. 5 election. Every one on the ballot passed, according to final unofficial numbers provided by the Portage County Board of Elections. Additional levies, which would have raised new funds, didn’t fare as well. A Ravenna City School District levy failed, as did one for the Community Emergency Medical Services District. Aurora City School District’s bond issue was also voted down.