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Queen of Heaven Church celebrates pets with blessings
GREEN — Queen of Heaven Church hosted “Bring Your Pets to Mass” Oct. 4. Friends and parishioners, some with pets, attended as the Rev. David Durkee read from a liturgical book of prayerful

Panther Closet looks to fill need in Manchester Schools
The Panther Closet offers a variety of items for students in need in the Manchester Local School District. Photo courtesy of Erin Adams NEW FRANKLIN — In her role as a substitute, Erin
Voters to decide on issues, candidates – South Side
SUMMIT COUNTY — Midterm elections are just weeks away, and the South Side News Leader is providing voters with coverage for the 2026 General Election. Included below is a list of issues pertaining
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.