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CLPA honors founder; Summit County announces $20,000 grant
More than 300 people gathered Aug. 23 at the Mustill Store Museum for Jazz to celebrate the legacy of Virginia “Ginny” Wojno-Forney, founder of the Cascade Locks Park Association (CLPA). Summit County Executive

Enjoy fall in Ohio, Erie Canalway during annual Goodyear Towpath Trek
Bikers enjoy the fall scenery at the Boston Store in Peninsula. Photo by Tom Jones courtesy of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition GREATER AKRON — The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is
High school football schedule week three 2026
• Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.: North Olmsted at Green • Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.: Elyria at Barberton • Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.: Springfield at Coventry • Friday, Sept. 4, 7
Keep an eye on PortageLakesCommunity for local 44319 weather, news and updates on the Annual Portage Lakes Fireworks, the Antique & Classic Boat Show, the Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association, PL Kiwanis events including Rose Day and Santa Deliveries….plus lots more cool stuff!
All areas of Portage Lakes are "No Wake" except for the buoyed portions of Turkeyfoot Lake & East Reservoir.
Portage Lakes, OH is a unique Ohio community that consists of three neighboring cities that encompass eight small lakes which total about 2,000 acres of water. Most of the Portage Lakes have a 400-hp limit, except for Nimisila Reservoir (electric motors only). No Wake zones cover all of the lakes, with two “speed zones” for skiing and going fast.