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Fairlawn Council approves contracts with part-time patrolmen, firefighters, approves new paramedic position
Council also hears construction, grant updates FAIRLAWN — As negotiations continue between the city of Fairlawn and some of its bargaining units, City Council approved two more contracts at its Feb. 17 meeting,
South Side Education News & Notes
Manchester board approves financial forecast NEW FRANKLIN — The Manchester Local Schools Board of Education approved the district’s financial forecast — which replaces the five-year forecast — during the Feb. 17 meeting. Treasurer
Greater Akron area starts 2026 with 21 new projects
GREATER AKRON — The Policy Committee of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) started 2026 by approving almost $29 million in new funding for 21 highway, resurfacing and bike and pedestrian projects
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.