Latest News & Happenings Around Portage Lakes
Barberton Mayor William Judge resigns
Shorter Griffin sworn in as city’s first Black mayor BARBERTON — Three-term Barberton Mayor William Judge has resigned from his position June 15 amid City Council proceedings to remove him. At the April

Akron Zoo hosts local river clean-up
The Akron Zoo recently hosted a river clean-up event along a stretch of the Little Cuyahoga River. Volunteers collected approximately 200 pounds of trash during the event. Photos courtesy of the Akron Zoo
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Portage Lakes, OH 44319 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.
Watch PortageLakesCommunity.com 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!
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Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association
The Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association is a charitable organization that’s dedicated to helping the Purple Martins feed, breed, and interact with the environment. We’re happy to have them in Portage Lakes, Ohio and do our best to make them feel welcome.







