Latest News via Akron.com

Barkley hopes to be center of attention
Photo courtesy of Golden Treasures Rescue BATH — Barkley is an owner-surrendered, 8-year-old golden retriever. He does not do well with small dogs. He may do well with dogs his own size as
Two dead following Akron plane crash
AKRON — Akron Fire Department companies responded to a report of a small aircraft crash into a residential structure at 2238 Canterbury Circle inside the Coventry Crossing development shortly after 3:45 p.m. May

Split Council approves senior center change
Shown from left to right: Mayor Michael Wheeler and Council members Sue Ann Philippbar, Jim Smith, Bobbie Beshara, Carol Campbell, Marty Kruszynski, Jeff Stoppenhagen and Rick Hudak holding the village’s America 250 flag. Photo:
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.