League of Women Voters watch party, PBS Great Performances: Suffs
The League of Women Voters chapters serving Northern Portage County, Kent, and Geauga County will host a free public screening of the Tony Award–winning...
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Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm ....
Portage Animal Protective League hosts Paws to Celebrate Spring Fling
The Portage Animal Protective League will host its annual spring fundraiser while also extending thanks to its wide range of supporters at its Paws...
Townhall II Initiates Call For Sponsors for Spring Fundraising Event
Townhall II Integrated Health Network has initiated a call for sponsors for its upcoming fundraiser Midnight at the Masquerade: A Murder Mystery. The event...
Townhall II now provides Xylazine Test Strips in Harm Reduction Vending Machines
Townhall II Integrated Health Network wants the community to know it now operates free Harm Reduction Vending Machines at its offices in Kent, at...
PORTAGE COUNTY AGENCIES JOIN FORCES TO PRESENT PORTAGE COUNTY CARES CHRISTMAS
Free Public Event to Assist Community Members on Friday, Dec. 19 With the holiday season upon us and Portage County under the grips of winter...
‘Fresh & Funky” at The Wild Goat
It’s a love story. No, wait -- it's a small business article. No, wait again -- it's a business rebranding. Okay, it’s all three. ...
Portage County Student Programs Welcomes New Members to 2025-26 Senior Board
The Portage County Senior Board is proud to announce the selection of twelve outstanding student leaders from across the county to serve as new...
Suicide Loss Day Event, Nov 22
The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Portage County is hosting the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event on Saturday, November 22 from 12-2pm at...
TownHall II’s picnic highlighted with performance from Marc Lee Shannon
TownHall II’s Integrated Health Service’s third annual community picnic recognizing the non-profit organization and individuals’ efforts at recovery was celebrated with a performance from...
Free workshop is turning business owners into fraud fighters
Hometown Bank is stepping up to protect local businesses from the growing threat of fraud with a free, hands-on community event: the 2025 Business...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard...
Rockets’ football soars past Rough Riders with potent rushing attack
The Battle of Diagonal Road is officially back on. The Streetsboro Rockets’ football team reignited the neighborhood rivalry against Portage County foe Kent Roosevelt...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard...
Patricia A. Yon
Patricia A. “Patty” Yon, 43, of Kent, passed away Tuesday July 29, 2025 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. She was...
Local musician Marc Lee Shannon to be guest speaker at TownHall II Picnic
Longtime musician Marc Lee Shannon, former lead guitarist for Michael Stanley & The Resonators, will bring his mental health platform to the TownHall II...
TownHall II Integrated Health Services to display “Bipolar Butterfly” mural
The 90x30 foot wall adjacent to the TownHall II Integrated Health Services will soon have a new look. Greater Cleveland local artist Kimberly Henderson...
State Officials Attend Mental Health Event
The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County hosted a Mental Health Celebration on May 14th in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month...
Free Public Meeting On Food & Farm Policies
Have you noticed the price of eggs? Who hasn’t! How do government actions and tariffs impact the livelihoods of farmers in Northeast Ohio and...
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health has a profound impact on us all. Approximately one in five Ohioans is affected by mental illness. That’s why the Mental Health...
SHINEFest 3.0: Transcend The Ordinary
Prepare to elevate your mind, body, and spirit at ShineFest 3.0, the premier wellness, spirituality, and professional growth event! Hosted by Shine Ohio, this...
Townhall II to Offer Free Narcan Training
Drop-in Training Available Every First Wednesday of the Month, 4 - 6 p.m. Townhall II Integrated Health Network will begin hosting monthly Narcan training on...
Bras Across the Bridge: Celtic Club’s Ongoing Fight Against Cancer
The 15th Annual Celtic Club Fights Cancer event took place on the West Main Street bridge over the Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent on...
Santa comes to Kent this Saturday
Downtown Kent will shine bright on Saturday, Dec. 7, as the Festival of Lights returns to kick off the holiday season. Hosted by the...
Shop Small, Gift Big at the Kent Flea Holiday Show
Holiday shoppers seeking unique and handcrafted gifts will find a treasure trove of options at the Kent Flea Holiday Show on Saturday, Dec. 14....
Downtown Kent Cookie Walk
Tickets for the annual Cookie Walk in downtown Kent, Ohio, are now on sale, at 9 a.m. EST. Presented by the Hall-Green Agency and...
League of Women Voters of Kent host October 5 Face2Face Forum
Voters can talk in person with candidates at the 2024 General Election Voters & Candidate Face2Face forum organized by the League of Women Voters...
Townhall II’s 2nd Annual Community Picnic Scheduled For Oct. 3
Free food, fun and haircuts being offered 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Townhall II Integrated Health Network will be hosting its 2nd annual community picnic...
Portage County Mental Health & Addiction Walk for Recovery
The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County will be hosting the Portage County Mental Health & Addiction Walk for Recovery on Sunday,...
Ravens football edged by Rough Riders in rivalry game
There may not be a more evenly matched rivalry in all of Portage County high school football than the one between the Ravenna Ravens...
