🌱 Will your Ravenna council ward change under the new maps?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will your Ravenna council ward change under the new maps?
• Ravenna community gathers Saturday to honor Carlene Patterson's life.
• How does Ravenna's premium gas price stack up to neighbors?

Also on today's calendar: A&W Cruise In and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun, temps: high: 75, low: 61.
• Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Ravenna is planning to better balance its city wards (centredaily.com) — Ravenna officials are redrawing City Council ward boundaries after learning that about 62% of residents are not evenly represented under the current map. Residents can review and suggest new ward lines at a follow-up public meeting Oct. 3 at Reed Memorial Library, with council aiming to approve a final map by year's end before the 2027 elections.
   

• Portage County obituaries for Sept. 25-27, 2026 (theportager.com) — Portage County is remembering several longtime residents this week, including nurse and community volunteer Carlene Patterson, who worked for decades at the hospital in Ravenna and farmed with her family there. Her celebration of life is set for Saturday, Oct. 3, at Shorts-Spicer-Crislip Funeral Home on North Meridian Street in Ravenna, with visiting hours that afternoon.
   

• 2 gas stations in cities throughout Portage County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 19 (portagetimes.com) — Ravenna drivers are paying about $5.29 per gallon for the cheapest reported premium gas, according to recent GasBuddy data for Portage County. The report compares prices across nearby communities and explains how global oil markets and Midwest refinery outages are pushing fuel costs higher this fall.
   

📸 Around Ravenna

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ravenna

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Ruoff Mortgage Grand Opening →
  125 East Main St, Ravenna
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Dog Pause, Too
  Reed Memorial Library -
  10:00 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
  10:30 am
• Homes of N. Walnut Street
  Reed Memorial Library -
  11:00 am
• A&W Cruise In →
  A&W, 769 East Main Street, Ravenna
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Storytime A Go Go
  Reed Memorial Library -
  11:30 am
Friday October 2
• Costume Creation Demonstration
  Reed Memorial Library - Makerspace
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• West Branch State Park Halloween Festival →
  West Branch State Park Campground, Esworthy Rd, Ravenna
  12:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Babies and Books
  Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
  10:30 am
• Kids Halloween Costume Swap
  Reed Memorial Library -
  3:00 pm
• Homes of Elm Street
  Reed Memorial Library -
  5:00 pm
• Costume Creation Demonstration
  Reed Memorial Library - Makerspace
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Gus is still missing.
  I am so thankful for all our Ravenna neighbors that have taken fliers, sent possible sightings, and other dogs. My family and I are beyond impressed… (Nextdoor W Main)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member 1616 in Ravenna. Apply here.
• Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1361666-0) in Kent. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ravenna here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kent

• Kent voters to weigh making income tax permanent, broadening its use (kentucky.com)
• Sykes faces new GOP opponent Coleman in U.S. House OH-13 race (kentucky.com)
• 2026-2027 Kent State Wrestling Season Tickets On Sale Now (kentstatesports.com)

Streetsboro

• Multiple crews fought mulch, brush fire off Akron-Cleveland Road Saturday (kentucky.com)

Hiram

• Hiram College Earns Strong Marks in U.S. News & World Report Rankings (hiram.edu)

Ok Ravenna! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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