AccuWeather forecasts bright fall colors as Ohio leaves begin changing in September with peak color expected mid-October if dry days and cool nights prevail.
Local residents can enjoy early autumn views (reds, oranges, and golds) as the season shifts.
Kent State University's College of Nursing enrolls over 1,600 undergraduates this fall — the highest in 10 years — and plans to boost capacity by accepting students who haven't met all prerequisites, adding 55 extra students.
The college also uses VR and AI simulations to prepare students for clinical work.
Local high school teams released weekly sports results with highlights such as Montgomery’s game-winning goal in girls soccer and strong volleyball plays by Mogadore and Garfield.
The recap spans key matches in soccer, volleyball and boys soccer across the county.
UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna and other University Hospitals centers were recognized on Sept.
8 for meeting American Heart Association stroke and diabetes treatment guidelines, showing their commitment to timely care and reducing disability.
The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County has organized its third Celebrate Recovery Walk and Poetry Reading from 9 to 11 a.m. on Sept.
12 at First Congregational Church in Ravenna (266 S. Chestnut St.), where the event is free and registration is available online or by calling 330-673-1756.
LoveLight-Spirit of Motherhood Portage is set to hold Sister Circles this fall in Kent, Ravenna, and Windham to support Black pregnant mothers and infants with doula-led sessions, guidance, and essential items (books, gift cards, diapers, food, and childcare).
Kent homeowners are reminded that leaves falling from a neighbor's tree remain their responsibility, though branches crossing onto their land can be trimmed with proper care+ trees on shared borders require mutual approval for any removal.
Portage County safety forces will host ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in Streetsboro and Ravenna on Sept.
11. In Streetsboro the event begins at 9:55 a.m. at a memorial featuring Twin Towers beams, and in Ravenna it starts at 10 a.m. at (214 Park Way).
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