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    Ben Wolford
    Mar 23, 2021
    Freedom schoolhouse renovations bolstered by state grant

    Freedom schoolhouse renovations bolstered by state grant

    The one-room schoolhouse will become home to the Freedom Township Historical Society when the remodel is complete
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    The Portager
    Mar 21, 2021
    Commissioners named a sheriff’s office employee as the county’s acting budget director

    Commissioners named a sheriff’s office employee as the county’s acting budget director

    David Lair, a former Geauga County administrator, will manage county finances
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    The Portager
    Mar 18, 2021
    Fair Housing Contact Service provides education to protect tenants

    Fair Housing Contact Service provides education to protect tenants

    Representatives from Fair Housing presented at today’s Kent City Council meeting. Council finalized several items discussed at previous…
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    The Portager
    Mar 18, 2021

    Kent schools will shift back toward in-person learning

    K-12 students will return to a four-day week in the fourth quarter
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    The Portager
    Mar 18, 2021

    Ohio Edison is making Mantua sign a waiver to hang flower baskets

    Village Council discussed red tape for hanging flower baskets downtown, road maintenance and Covid-friendly events
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    The Portager
    Mar 18, 2021

    Windham schools will provide after-school tutoring for struggling students

    The tutoring sessions aim to help students affected by the pandemic learning curve
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    The Portager
    Mar 18, 2021
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