Back

Bulletin Board

September 1, 2010

In The Community Anti-rabies bait going out in several counties The Portage County Health Department started its fall oral rabies vaccination operation in the northern portion of the county on Aug. 24. It will run through Sept. 24. The health... Read Story.

Datebook

September 1, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Doogan's Aurora High girls golf, 3:30 p.m., home vs. Orange HS Aurora High JV boys golf, 3:30, at West Geauga High Harmon 8th-grade football, 4, home-Painesville Harvey Harmon... Read Story.

In the Region

September 1, 2010

In the Region Portage's jobless rate goes up to 9.9 percent Portage County's jobless rate ticked up in July to 9.9 percent, up a tenth of a percent from June. Ohio's rate was 10.3 percent in July, down slightly from 10.5 percent in June, according to... Read Story.

In the Community

August 25, 2010

In the Community Ludick among finalists to head social agency The list of applicants to be the new director of the Portage County Department of Job and Family Services has been narrowed to six, including one Aurora resident. The applicants selected by... Read Story.

Datebook

August 25, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Doogan's First day of school for all students in the Aurora district Aurora High girls golf, 3:30 p.m., at Perry High Pirates Aurora High varsity girls tennis, 4 p.m., at... Read Story.

In The Region

August 25, 2010

In The Region Search by air turns up many marijuana plants The sound of low-flying helicopters Aug. 20 in northern Portage County was a bad omen for clandestine marijuana growers. Agents from the Portage County Drug Task Force, Ohio Bureau of... Read Story.

In The Community

August 18, 2010

In The Community City will get $404,000 to help fix up houses At City Council's Aug. 9 meeting, Mayor Lynn McGill announced the city will receive $404,000 from the Community Housing Improvement Program for rehabilitation of homes. He said that amount... Read Story.

Datebook

August 18, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Doogan's Aurora High volleyball, 9:30, home scrimmage-Hawken Red Cross bloodmobile, 1 to 7 p.m., Our Lady Catholic Weight Watchers meets Wednesdays, 6:30, UM Church Aurora... Read Story.

In The Region

August 18, 2010

In The Region Portage Fair kicks off Aug. 24, runs until 29th The Portage County-Randolph Fair gets under way Aug. 24 and runs until Aug. 29 on Route 44 at the north end of Randolph. A country music show featuring Joe Nichols and Cook & Belle will... Read Story.

In The Community

August 11, 2010

In The Community Local liquor option, 2 county levies on ballot A local liquor option in Aurora and two countywide issues are all that will appear on the Aurora ballot this fall. Deadline for filing issues with the Portage County Board of Elections... Read Story.

Datebook

August 11, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 Practices under way for all AHS and Harmon fall sports Rotary Club meets Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Anna Maria AHS girls golf, 8 a.m., at the JFK Lady Eagles Classic AHS varsity boys golf, 8 a.m., the Kenston Invitational ... Read Story.

In The Region

August 11, 2010

In The Region Portage gets AA rating from bonding company Portage County has been notified by Standard & Poor's Financial Services that it has affirmed the county's AA rating -- second highest out of 12 -- and stable outlook for the county's finances. ... Read Story.

In The Community

August 4, 2010

In The Community Water / sewer bill pay details unveiled by city The city reports the second quarter water/sewer bill has been mailed to residents. Cash, check, money order, credit card or automatic widhdrawal from a checking or savings account are... Read Story.

Datebook

August 4, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 Rotary Club meets Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Anna Maria Practice under way for AHS football, boys and girls golf Aurora High marching band at camp until end of week Weight Watchers meets Wednesdays, 6:30, UM Church Aurora... Read Story.

In The Region

August 4, 2010

In The Region Entries are due Aug. 10 for Portage County fair Do you have your entry ready for the 152nd Portage County-Randolph Fair? The fair is less than a month away, and officials are reminding exhibitors that the deadline for entries has been... Read Story.

In The Community

July 28, 2010

In The Community SearchOhio is offered to local library patrons Patrons who cannot find items in the Portage County District Library catalogue can try finding it through SearchOhio, a lending consortium of Ohio public libraries. As a member library of... Read Story.

Datebook

July 28, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 Rotary Club meets Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Anna Maria Safety Town, 9:30-noon until July 30, Leighton School Summer Bible school, 6-8 until July 29, Hope Lutheran Aurora United Soccer camp, 6:15 - 8:15 through July 31 Aurora... Read Story.

In The Region

July 28, 2010

In The Region Portage is dealing with big shortfall in funding Portage County commissioners have asked all county offices to start cutting back this year to help build up the cash reserve needed to start 2011. The county needs about $3.5 million to... Read Story.

In The Community

July 21, 2010

In The Community Blood drive set July 26 The Aurora Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive July 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Walker Building on West Pioneer Trail. Anyone who donates will receive a free... Read Story.

Datebook

July 21, 2010

Datebook WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 Rotary Club meets Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Anna Maria Red Cross bloodmobile, 1 to 7 p.m., Our Lady Catholic Weight Watchers meets Wednesdays, 6:30, UM Church Aurora Planning Commission, 7, Town Hall's chambers THURSDAY, JULY... Read Story.

Older Stories »