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March 17, 2010

In The Community Review standards go to architecture board At its Feb. 25 meeting, the architectural board of review received a draft of an analysis which may be utilized when members review various applications. The draft is based on a zoning code... Read Story.

Datebook

March 17, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 St. Patrick's Day; celebrations are planned in the region Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Doogan's Chamber's monthly lunch, 11:30, Independence Village Aurora Study Club, 1, Church in Aurora fellowship hall A... Read Story.

In The Region

March 17, 2010

In The Region Portage's jobless rate goes up to 12 percent The jobless rate for Portage County jumped to 12 percent in January from December's 10.7 percent, according to figures released March 10. In January 2009, the county's rate was 9.6 percent. The... Read Story.

In the Community

March 10, 2010

In the Community 'Music Man' marches onto stage of theater "The Music Man" will be Aurora Community Theatre's spring musical. It will run Fridays and Saturdays April 16 to May 8, with a 3 p.m. matinee May 2. Tickets are on sale at $16 for adults and... Read Story.

Datebook

March 10, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Doogan's Kindergarten signups, 9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m., Miller School The Elementary PTO board, 9:30 a.m., Leighton School Spring sports workouts are under way at the high school ... Read Story.

In The Region

March 10, 2010

In The Region United Way struggling to reach its yearly goal The United Way of Portage County continues to seek additional pledges as it strives to close in on its 2009 campaign goal. Last year the organization surpassed its goal and successfully... Read Story.

In the Community

March 4, 2010

Family Wellness Day slated in city in April Aurora Family Wellness Day is coming up April 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the city’s Walker Building on West Pioneer Trail. Health screenings such as cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass,... Read Story.

Datebook

March 3, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Doogan's Leighton's dads / doughnuts, 7:45 a.m., last names H-P Weight Watchers meets Wednesdays, 6:30, UM Church Aurora Planning Commission, 7, Town Hall's chambers Aurora... Read Story.

In the Region

March 3, 2010

In the Region 19 issues on the ballot across Portage County Nineteen issues will appear on the May 4 ballot in Portage County. They, along with all candidates who filed petitions, were certified Feb. 25 by the Board of Elections. The board rejected a... Read Story.

In the Community

February 24, 2010

In the Community Teenage band to play at 2 locations in area Local rock band The Crazed will play Feb. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Arabica in Bainbridge. No admission will be charged. The band also will play March 5 at 9 p.m. at a charity event at the Hard... Read Story.

Datebook

February 24, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Doogan's Women's League, 11:30 and 6:30 at Robinson Hospital Chamber of Commerce's lunch, 11:30 a.m., Bertram Inn Red Cross bloodmobile, 1 to 7 p.m., Our Lady Catholic Aurora... Read Story.

In The Region

February 24, 2010

In The Region Kent gets grant funds for new transit facility A "transformative mo-ment" in Kent history took place Feb. 17 as city, county and university officials got word that a $20 million federal grant request has been approved to build a... Read Story.

In the Community

February 17, 2010

In the Community Recycling fees are due Annual recycling bills will go out to Aurora residents starting Feb. 26. Recycling is mandatory and the yearly charge is $39.48. The money has to be paid by July 31 to Portage County Solid Waste District or it... Read Story.

Datebook

February 17, 2010

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Doogan's Special education parents forum, 10 a.m., site not given Today is Excel TECC interview day for students at AHS Aurora Study Club, 1, Church in Aurora fellowship hall Weight... Read Story.

In The Region

February 17, 2010

In The Region Sheriff's deputies rep asks for sales tax hike Portage County commissioners have gotten a formal request to place a 0.25 percent sales tax for law enforcement on the May ballot. Michael Hostler, representing the Ohio Patrolmen's... Read Story.

In The Community

February 10, 2010

In The Community City's effective millage listed at 56.12 for 2009 Portage County Treasurer Stephen Shanafelt recently reported 2009 rates of taxation for various governmental subdivisions. Aurora's effective millage for residential and agricultural... Read Story.

Datebook

February 10, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Doogan's Elementary PTO board will gather, 9:30 a.m., Leighton AHS girls diving, 6 p.m., sectional-University of Akron AHS JV-varsity girls basketball, 6 p.m., home - Kenston ... Read Story.

In The Region

February 10, 2010

In The Region Sheriff, other staffers to take 5 percent cuts Unionized employees of the Portage County Sheriff's Department "overwhelmingly" approved concessions that amount to a 5 percent pay cut in a vote Feb. 1. To match the concessions by union... Read Story.

In The Community

February 3, 2010

In The Community Registration schedule for art shows unveiled The Reminderville Arts Council has announced its 2010 show schedule. The spring art show will open for entries March 1. Artists from all over Northern Ohio are eligible to exhibit, compete... Read Story.

Datebook

February 3, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Doogan's Aurora High JV-varsity girls basketball, 6, at Orange HS Weight Watchers meets Wednesdays, 6:30, UM Church Aurora Planning Commission, 7, Town Hall's chambers Aurora... Read Story.

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