Ben WolfordinThe PortagerVisit our new website at theportager.com!We have officially launched our new website in open beta. You can read all our stories and subscribe by visiting theportager.com.Mar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021
Ben WolfordinThe PortagerSlow vaccine rollout will move on to at-risk groups next weekPortage County will start offering vaccines to people at the highest risk of developing severe Covid-19 next week, though the countywide…Jan 15, 2021Jan 15, 2021
Ben WolfordinThe PortagerA different way to think about 2020 in Portage CountyReflections on The Portager, a ‘very online’ year and lessons to carry forwardDec 30, 2020Dec 30, 2020
Ben WolfordinThe PortagerCovid-19 vaccine arrives in Portage CountyUH Portage frontline workers are the first to receive the vaccine, made by ModernaDec 23, 20201Dec 23, 20201
Ben WolfordinThe PortagerShalersville crash that killed 3 was ‘completely preventable,’ investigators saidThe Ravenna school district is in mourning the week before winter break, and investigators are focusing on the driver’s culpabilityDec 16, 2020Dec 16, 2020
Ben WolfordinThe PortagerIf you’re looking to go solar, 2021 may be your last chanceDozens of Portage County homeowners have taken advantage of a local co-op group and federal tax credits for savings on solar. But the…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
Ben WolfordinThe PortagerSusan White explains why school levies are failing and how we might save themI sat down to talk with Randolph Township Trustee Susan White about taxes, fire departments and schoolsNov 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020
Ben WolfordinThe PortagerCommission candidate questions Christian Bennett’s reasons for abstaining from racism vote‘Abstaining is not leading,’ wrote John Kennedy, a Democratic challenger for the county commission seatSep 23, 2020Sep 23, 2020
Ben WolfordinThe PortagerA conversation with Sasha Gough, who organized the Black Lives Matter protests in Garrettsville‘Kids are going to grow up in this town like I did, and I want to create a community for them where they’re excited and proud to come…Sep 18, 20201Sep 18, 20201
Ben WolfordinThe PortagerRootstown school leadership faces pressure to resign after blocking punishment for racist commentsSuperintendent confirms the decision was his, in consultation with a portion of the board membersSep 14, 20201Sep 14, 20201