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.1 min read·Mar 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…3 min read·Jan 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 forward8 min read·Dec 30, 2020----
Ben WolfordinThe PortagerCovid-19 vaccine arrives in Portage CountyUH Portage frontline workers are the first to receive the vaccine, made by Moderna2 min read·Dec 23, 2020--1--1
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 culpability3 min read·Dec 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…3 min read·Dec 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 schools18 min read·Nov 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 seat5 min read·Sep 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…7 min read·Sep 18, 2020--1--1
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 members2 min read·Sep 14, 2020--1--1