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A closer look at Portage County's election results: November 2026

Mirroring national trends, on Tuesday night Portage County shifted from Republican to Democratic in many of its statewide and local races, after the majority of the county voted for a Republican president in 2016, 2020, and 2024. In the governor’s race, Amy Acton won 51.2% of the county’s vote, with...

Portage County, OH · 2d
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Record-Courier

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Levy approvals will mean new school construction in Aurora, Ravenna

New elementary schools will be built in Aurora and Ravenna after voters approved a bond issue in Aurora, and a permanent improvement levy in Ravenna. But it will be a while before construction takes place, superintendents of both districts said after the election. In Aurora , voters approved Issue 4, a 4.26-mill, 37-year bond issue, 5,002 to 4,117, according to unofficial results from the Portage County Board of Elections. The bond issue will raise $96.2 million to pay for various capital improvement projects, including the replacement of an elementary school. In Ravenna , voters in the school district approved Issue 5, a 2.9-mill permanent improvement levy, by a margin of 3,551 to 3,359, according to unofficial results. The district plans to use the funds from the bond issue to pay the district's share of a new elementary addition to Ravenna Jr./Sr. High School, which will be funded mostly by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission . Aurora's 'Essential Plan' moving forward In Aurora, the district can finally move forward with its "Essential Plan." "It is a good day in our schools and our community, and a good day to be a Greenman," Superintendent Paul Milcetich said. "We're definitely excited for the

Ravenna, OH · 3d

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Ohio Proposes $46.7 Million for Road Projects, Including Stark and Cuyahoga Counties

Nearly $47 million could be heading toward major road projects across Ohio, including improvements in Stark and Cuyahoga counties. The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council has approved a draft funding list totaling $46.7 million for 13 projects across 12 counties between fiscal years 2027 and 2030.

Cuyahoga County, OH · 2h
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North Olmsted road closed after gas line struck during repair, city says

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WOIO) - Whitethorn Road in North Olmsted is closed near St. Richards and Andrus Avenue after a gas line was struck during repair work, according to the city. The North Olmsted Fire Department responded to assist and ensure safety and has since cleared the scene without incident.

North Olmsted, OH · 22h
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Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Nov. 12-15

Apollo’s Fire Presents “Echoes Across the Atlantic” with Jeanine De Bique at Cleveland Museum of Art. Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique joins Cleveland's Apollo's Fire for this special concert that takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org. Dr....

Cleveland, OH · 7h

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LIST | 2026 Veterans Day events in Northeast Ohio

As Veterans Day nears, several organizations, communities and attractions from across Northeast Ohio are honoring those who have served our country. Below is a list of some of the events taking place this week for Veterans Day:. Cuyahoga County. Cleveland Veterans Day Parade. When: Nov. 11 at 12:30 p.m. Where:...

Northeast Ohio, OH · 2d

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More Than 800 Honor Veterans at Canton Patriot Ball With Eight Medal of Honor Guests

More than 800 people filled the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Saturday night, Nov. 7, for the annual Patriot Ball, a black-tie gala honoring veterans that drew eight Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to Stark County on the weekend before Veterans Day, The Canton Repository reported. The ball is the annual fundraiser of The Patriot […]

Canton, OH · 2d

Medina County Gazette

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Wadsworth considers committee to review employee pay increases

WADSWORTH — Wadsworth City Council President Dan Rospert wants to bring residents into discussions about how the city determines employee pay increases, potentially creating a committee to review compensation before proposing future raises. The proposed committee would include three City Council members, three city administration representatives and three residents,...

Wadsworth, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Liberty HealthShare Gives $25,000 to Five Stark County Hunger Relief Groups

Five Stark County organizations fighting hunger shared $25,000 on Monday, November 9, as Liberty HealthShare presented $5,000 grants to each of them at its second annual Day of Sharing in Canton, according to a Liberty HealthShare press release issued through PR Newswire. The grants, awarded through the ministry’s Sharing Hearts Fund, went to the Alliance […]

Stark County, OH · 1d

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New Towne Mall Briefly Evacuated After Strong Odor

A strong chemical odor prompted the evacuation of the New Towne Mall in New Philadelphia Tuesday evening. New Philadelphia Fire Captain Matthew Graham says firefighters responded to the mall’s Entrance B, near the China Buffet wing, around 5:18 p.m. after a customer reported an odor similar to acetone. Graham...

New Philadelphia, OH · 12h

Medina County Gazette

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Wadsworth projects $144 million budget, slight surplus for 2027

Wadsworth officials are projecting a slight surplus in the city’s proposed 2027 budget, a spending plan totaling approximately $144 million that remains under review. City administration introduced the annual appropriations ordinance during Wednesday’s City Council meeting. The proposal covers the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1 and ending Dec. 31, 2027.

Wadsworth, OH · 2d

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Critical Race Theory scholar explores her Ohio upbringing in memoir

Critics of critical race theory like President Donald Trump call it "racist" and "toxic propaganda." Supporters say it has been used as a political weapon beyond its intended origins as a legal and academic framework for understanding the role race plays in American society and history. Canton-native Kimberlé Crenshaw is...

Ohio · 2d

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LaGrange residents express concerns of increased water bills following meter replacements

LAGRANGE — Residents are raising concerns to village officials about increased water bills after their old water meters were recently replaced. The village started replacing water meters earlier this fall, with the goal of installing 1,168 new meters for all their customers. The city said the new meters are...

Lagrange, OH · 15h

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University of Akron program helps veterans become teachers at no cost

Through a new initiative called Operation Teach, current and former military members and their families can pursue careers as licensed K-12 educators at no cost to them.

Akron, OH · 15h

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Holmes County 4-H Shooting Sports Club participates in roadside cleanup

The Holmes County 4-H Shooting Sports Club held its monthly meeting Oct. 31 at the Eastern Holmes Sportsman Club, where members and their families participated in a roadside cleanup. Members and family members collected trash along Township Road 310 as part of the Holmes County Adopt a Road program. The...

Holmes County, OH · 1d

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Friends of the Cemetery Buys Blake House, a Freedom Seekers’ Underground Railroad Refuge

A piece of Medina County’s Underground Railroad history has a new owner. Friends of the Cemetery finalized its purchase of the H.G. Blake House at 314 E. Washington St. on Nov. 6, taking over a property once used as a refuge for people escaping slavery in the mid-19th century.

Medina County, OH · 22h

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Veterans Day Program to be Held Wednesday in Downtown New Phila

The New Philadelphia Veterans Council Coordinating Committee is set to present the annual Veterans Day program on Wednesday. November 11th is Veterans Day, a time to recognize and thank the men and women who served in the United States military. The local program begins at 11am, says New Philadelphia Post...

New Philadelphia, OH · 1d

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Wayne County Drive-Thru Pantry Returns Nov. 10 as Food Need Climbs in Wooster

WOOSTER, Ohio — Wayne County residents who need help putting food on the table can get it without leaving their cars on Tuesday, November 10, when the Wayne County Health Department hosts a drive-thru pop-up food pantry with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, according to a community announcement reported by The Daily Record. The pantry runs […]

Wooster, OH · 2d

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Guitars 4 Vets gives Medina County veterans a chance to bond, heal … and play

On a Thursday evening in October at the Medina County Veterans Service Office, most of the building has closed up shop. But in a small back room, half a dozen veterans are tuning their guitars for an evening jam session. Veteran Service Officer Brian Winzig facilitates the group. He kicks...

Medina County, OH · 6h

Record-Courier

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Portage County Job and Family Services to hold children's gift drive

Portage County Job and Family Services will hold its annual Presents for Kids Donation Drive-Thru on Nov. 12. The event will be at the Portage County Administration building, 449 S. Meridian St. in Ravenna, from 3 to 7 p.m. Donors are asked to bring new, unwrapped gifts, including toys, games and gift cards. Monetary donations will also be accepted. All donations will benefit the children in the care of Portage County Job and Family Services. A written acknowledgement for charitable contributions will be available at time of drop off. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: Portage County Job and Family Services to hold children's gift drive

Ravenna, OH · 22h