Leaders from across Portage County will gather September 6, 2018 to recognize some of Portage County's best and brightest. Awards will be given to nominees in the areas of Best Economic Development Project, Most Engaging High School, Best Community Service Project, Community Hero, Best Health Initiative and Best Arts and Culture Event.

The evening includes entertainment, food and networking.

Call Todd Peetz at 330-297-3613 for information

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On Thursday, September 13, 2018, volunteers from across Portage County will come together for a day of service. This year, we will be working on the restoration of Eagle Creek in the Village of Windham.

The section of the creek we will focus on runs between the Renaissance Family Center and Katherine Thomas Elementary School.This section of the creek is heavily traveled by young people in the community, despite being overgrown and heavy with litter. The project will restore some of the area's natural beauty by removing trash, clearing brush, and installing a new pathway.

The cleanup will take place beginning at 10am at the Renaissance Family Center, and conclude no later than 4pm. Lunch will be provided.

Sign ups must be completed no later than September 7, 2018.