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🌱 What led to the prison sentence in a Ravenna overdose death case
Ravenna, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Ravenna! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What led to the prison sentence in a Ravenna overdose death case
- What the Ravenna school board changed about your kids’ schools
- How a high-speed I-76 chase led to major drug convictions
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Streetsboro woman gets 8 years for Ravenna man's overdose death (beaconjournal.com) — A Streetsboro woman has been sentenced to eight to twelve years in prison for meth trafficking linked to the overdose death of a Ravenna man, with additional drug cases factored into her punishment. Ravenna police, prosecutors, and the victim’s family detailed how the meth delivery unfolded and emphasized the lasting impact of addiction and trafficking on the community. 
2. Documenters: Ravenna Board of Education meeting for July 27, 2026 (theportager.com) — Ravenna’s Board of Education approved a five-year financial forecast showing surpluses turning to deficits by 2031 and renamed Ravenna High School as Ravenna Junior/Senior High School. Members also renewed key service contracts, approved staffing changes and supplemental coaching positions, and outlined important August back-to-school dates for families.
3. Akron man pleads guilty to trafficking charges in Portage County (record-courier.com subscription) — A Portage County drug-trafficking case tied to a high-speed chase on I-76 has led to guilty pleas from an Akron man, while the Ravenna driver still faces trial. Deputies reported seizing large quantities of fentanyl, meth, cocaine, Ecstasy, and two loaded pistols after the Brimfield Township crash.
4. Top seniors get a workout at Star Trax (morningjournalnews.com) — Several Ravenna runners made the results sheet at Salem’s Star Trax 5K Night Run, including age-group podium finishes in both men’s and women’s divisions. The long-running race drew hundreds of participants and raised money for Salem’s cross country and track programs, showcasing strong distance talent from around the region.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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