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Springfield BOE approves MOU with City of Akron
LAKEMORE — During the Feb. 17 regular meeting, the Springfield Local Schools Board of Education approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Akron to explore joint funding to connect the Springfield

State Rep. Roemer attends ceremonial bill signing for HB 23
Legislation will create the Escaped Convict Alert Program State Rep. Bill Roemer is shown second from right attending the ceremonial signing of House Bill 23, hosted by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (seated) Feb.

35th Annual Harvest for Hunger Campaign to kick off in downtown Akron
Food bank launches spring fundraising as food needs remain high Fresh Mark employees support the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s hunger-relief efforts throughout the Harvest for Hunger Campaign. AKRON — The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will
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.