Portage News 
Kirtland, Ohio – The third weekend in September will bring people and crafters from all over to Kirtland, Ohio where the 35th Annual Village Peddler Festival will be held on September 17th (10:00 am – 6:00 pm) and September 18th (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. The festival spans the beautiful Farmpark shaded grounds with continuous … Read more
Fox8 Cleveland (www.Fox8.com) AURORA, OH – Wildwater Kingdom announced on Friday that they will not be reopening after the 2016 season. The last day of operation will be Monday, September 5th. The amusement park released the following statement about the closure: Cedar Fair Entertainment Company has announced that Wildwater Kingdom water park in Aurora, Ohio, … Read more
KENT, Ohio – The 2016 Summer Olympics have begun in Rio, and two Kent State athletes are hoping to bring home some medals. William Barnes and Danniel Thomas will be competing in the games this Friday and next Monday. Barnes will be representing Puerto Rico in the men’s 110 meter hurdles while Thomas will represent … Read more
Jamestown, NY – Whatever your interest – watching beautiful butterflies on wildflowers, having your picture taken as a giant butterfly or caterpillar, great crafts for the kids, yummy taste treats, and so much more – there will be something for you at the Audubon Nature Center’s Monarch Butterfly Festival. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. … Read more
The Portage Park Foundation is looking for artists to submit their works in a juried art show held December 9 – 11 at the Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street, Kent. Artists must complete the online entry form at: https://fs23.formsite.com/haturner/PPDFoundation/index .html by November 1 for consideration. “We are looking to promote regional artists … Read more
Phase I of new park opens August 14, 2016 2:00pm RAVENNA TOWNSHIP, OHIO. July 25, 2016. The Portage Park District will open its newest park, Shaw Woods Working Lands Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:00 pm, Sunday August 14th. The public is invited to attend the ceremony followed by a hike at 7075 … Read more
Phase I of new park opens July 10, 2016 2:00pm. SHALERSVILLE TOWNSHIP, OHIO. June 30, 2016. We are pleased to announce that Phase I of Morgan Park will be open to the public on July 10, 2016! You are invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:00 p.m. at the parking lot trailhead, 8828 … Read more
Run, pedal and paddle for trails and watershed conservation! The Portage Park District Foundation is presenting the Headwaters Adventure Race on July 16, 8:00 a.m. in Mantua Village as a fun(d)raiser for supporting the trail maintenance and conservation projects. The event starts at Buchert Park and includes a 2-mile run on the Headwaters Trail, a … Read more
The Portage Park District needs 6 volunteers to do some pruning and trimming on various trails in the district! Work must be done during the week between 8am and 5pm. Gloves and tools provided with short training demo. We would love to work with you! Portage Hike & Bike Trail – Franklin Connector 2 … Read more
KENT, Ohio – The 2016 Major League Baseball draft begins Thursday, and one local player is expected to hear his name called in the first round. Kent State’s Eric Lauer is an Academic All-American, MAC Pitcher of the Year and Collegiate Baseball’s National Player of the Year. The Golden Flashes season is over, but what … Read more