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New Lakemore Councilman seeks to be productive, cordial
Joe Hogya Photo: Brian Lisik The newest member of Lakemore Village Council is also one of its newest residents. “I have been in Lakemore specifically for a year and a half, but I

Summit County approves charitable fund board appointments
Summit County officials and charitable fund board appointments are shown at the Feb. 9 Summit County Council meeting. Photo courtesy of the Summit County Executive’s Office SUMMIT COUNTY — Summit County Council Feb.
Falls resident condemns Akron City Council dispensary vote
On Jan. 29, 2026, Akron City Council voted on and approved a marijuana dispensary doing business at the closed CVS building on Portage Trail and Akron Peninsula Roads. I would like to thank
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.