February 7, 20169 yr Lovely building except for the cladding color. Hopefully it looks more interesting when they actually put it up.
April 22, 20169 yr Garrettsville: Buckeye Block Gets a $700,000 Boost From State of Ohio Garrettsville – Last week, the downtown Buckeye Block rebuilding fund got a $700,000 boost from the State of Ohio. It’s enough to kick-start construction plans... http://weeklyvillager.com/buckeye-block-gets-700000-boost/
May 14, 20169 yr An update to the development projects in Downtown Kent. - Avant 220 Micro Apartments (which will feature a sushi restaurant and "Pizza Fire" on the first floor) http://www.pizzafire.com/#top - Flats 345 Apartments on the old Kent administration buildings http://www.345flats.com/ (You can see the building demolitions for the new Kent PD station just to the north on the same block)
May 14, 20169 yr - The back of the stage to Dan Smith Park between Brico and Bar 145 http://dansmithcommunitypark.com/ - The site prep is just about finished for the new Kent PD station, and the bidding process has just begun. - The city of Kent is currently looking for a new administration building/City Hall. http://www.kent360.com/10776-kents-next-city-hall.html
June 18, 20186 yr Author Plans move ahead to bring Menards and Meijer stores to Brimfield Published: June 14, 2018 - 9:26 AM | Updated: June 15, 2018 - 4:03 PM By Ellin Walsh Tallmadge Express-News GateHouse Media Ohio RAVENNA: The Portage County Regional Planning Commission has unanimously approved plans to subdivide the 132-acre former Maplecrest Golf Course in Brimfield to accommodate a new Menards home improvement store and a Meijer grocery and department store. “The project we have … has the ability to really be a game changer for Brimfield and for Portage County,” said Dan DeHoff, chief executive officer of DeHoff Development Co. https://www.ohio.com/akron/business/real-estate/menards-meijer-coming-to-former-maplecrest-golf-course-development-in-brimfield
August 13, 20186 yr Author Long-awaited Ravenna movie theater opens Aug. 24 Published: August 6, 2018 - 1:03 PM | Updated: August 11, 2018 - 9:05 PM By Diane Smith RAVENNA: The city’s first movie theater in more than 50 years will make its debut Aug. 24. Neighborhood Development Services said the long-awaited Ravenna 7 Movies at 215 W. Cedar Ave. will open its doors that Friday. While there’s no list yet of what films will be shown, they will be first-run, major motion pictures. https://www.ohio.com/akron/news/local/long-awaited-ravenna-movie-theater-opens-aug-24?#utm_medium=email&utm_source=ccl-akronmorning&utm_campaign=ccl-akronmorning-20180813&cci_test=akron
October 16, 20186 yr Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center to be renamed for President James A. Garfield https://articles.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/10/camp_ravenna_joint_military_tr.amp "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 30, 20196 yr Author NEOMED breaks ground on $36M expansion project for Bio-Med Academy By KRISTA S. KANO / Reporter Posted Apr 29, 2019 at 4:25 PM Updated Apr 29, 2019 at 6:03 PM The Northeast Ohio Medical University community celebrated the groundbreaking on Monday of its new, $36 million medical office building, which will allow Bio-Med Science Academy to expand. The new building will house Bio-Med on its top two floors, an expanded area for clinical simulations on another floor and a yet-to-be-determined clinical partner offering community services on the ground floor. https://www.record-courier.com/news/20190429/neomed-breaks-ground-on-36m-expansion-project-for-bio-med-academy
December 11, 20195 yr Author DeWine administration, in ‘180-degree turn,’ focuses on improving Ohio highway rest areas Posted Dec 10, 2019 By Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine and his administration have a vision for what highway rest areas in Ohio should look like. Lodge- or chalet-style buildings are surrounded by native grasses, well-lit parking areas and dog parks. Inside, flat-screen TVs display weather conditions, while travelers gather around kiosks with educational displays about great Ohioans like astronaut Neil Armstrong or the state’s role in the Underground Railroad. Speakers play a soundtrack of songs from famous Ohio musicians like Chrissie Hynde and Johnny Paycheck. https://www.cleveland.com/open/2019/12/dewine-administration-in-180-degree-turn-focuses-on-improving-ohio-highway-rest-areas.html
January 29, 20205 yr Random post... but Garrettsville is still recovering from the massive fire that destroyed a huge portion of its quaint downtown in 2015. The village has come a long way since then but it’s still trying to rebound. While it’s unfortunate it’s getting national attention for a local landmark that’s struggling. It’s still great that it’s getting the attention and love that it deserves. Tune into the Food Network’s (& Robert Irvine’s) ‘Restaurant Impossible’ on Thursday, February 9th @ 9:00 to see what happens to a town’s pride and joy.
January 29, 20205 yr 7 hours ago, OHinMD said: Random post... but Garrettsville is still recovering from the massive fire that destroyed a huge portion of its quaint downtown in 2015. The village has come a long way since then but it’s still trying to rebound. While it’s unfortunate it’s getting national attention for a local landmark that’s struggling. It’s still great that it’s getting the attention and love that it deserves. Tune into the Food Network’s (& Robert Irvine’s) ‘Restaurant Impossible’ on Thursday, February 9th @ 9:00 to see what happens to a town’s pride and joy. I went to college at Hiram, and Garretsville was the nearest "town", so I spent quite a bit of time there and have been to every restaurant at least once. I was so sad when the fire happened, I'm really happy to see this happening.
May 29, 20205 yr Author May 28, 2020 01:23 PM updated 3 hours ago Akron Children's Hospital to open new Portage Health Center on June 2 Akron Children's Hospital will launch its Portage Health Center on Tuesday, June 2, with the opening of a pediatrics primary care office at the Ravenna site. Akron Children's will combine and move its Kent and Ravenna practices to the new, 29,500-square-foot health center at 2497 State Route 59 in Ravenna, according to a news release. https://www.crainscleveland.com/health-care/akron-childrens-hospital-open-new-portage-health-center-june-2?utm_source=akron-morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200529&utm_content=article2-image
July 9, 20204 yr Author Ravenna planners OK Menards’ $52 million project By Diane Smith / Reporter Posted Jul 8, 2020 at 5:01 PM Updated Jul 8, 2020 at 10:05 PM The Ravenna Planning Commission has approved plans for a “mini manufacturing and distribution center” for Menards off Route 88 in Ravenna. The commission hosted a virtual meeting Tuesday to approve the plans. City Engineer Bob Finney said the approval is conditional upon a few more permits going through, including Ravenna City Council’s approval of a variance for the riparian setback for the site. https://www.record-courier.com/news/20200708/ravenna-planners-ok-menards-52-million-project?utm_source=akron-morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200709&utm_content=article7-headline
July 9, 20204 yr 36 minutes ago, yanni_gogolak said: Ravenna planners OK Menards’ $52 million project By Diane Smith / Reporter Posted Jul 8, 2020 at 5:01 PM Updated Jul 8, 2020 at 10:05 PM The Ravenna Planning Commission has approved plans for a “mini manufacturing and distribution center” for Menards off Route 88 in Ravenna. The commission hosted a virtual meeting Tuesday to approve the plans. City Engineer Bob Finney said the approval is conditional upon a few more permits going through, including Ravenna City Council’s approval of a variance for the riparian setback for the site. https://www.record-courier.com/news/20200708/ravenna-planners-ok-menards-52-million-project?utm_source=akron-morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200709&utm_content=article7-headline That's pretty big for that area. One of my college buddies is from Ravenna and his family is pretty geeked about this. They've lost a lot of jobs from rubber plants closing and the GE plant closing since our college days in the 1980s, with the arsenal fading away long before that. Robinson Hospital is probably the biggest employer in Ravenna anymore. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 13, 20204 yr Author On 7/9/2020 at 9:42 AM, KJP said: That's pretty big for that area. One of my college buddies is from Ravenna and his family is pretty geeked about this. They've lost a lot of jobs from rubber plants closing and the GE plant closing since our college days in the 1980s, with the arsenal fading away long before that. Robinson Hospital is probably the biggest employer in Ravenna anymore. Yes, it is. For those that didn't delve deep into the article, it's more a production location for Menards for wood trusses and concrete basically. Not a retail store.
July 27, 20204 yr Author Menards Selects Ravenna for New Manufacturing and Distribution Center Monday, July 27, 2020 Dan O'Brien YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Menard Inc. has committed to building a 260,000 square-foot manufacturing and distribution center in Ravenna, a project that would bring at least 90 jobs to northeastern Ohio, officials announced today. “We are very pleased that Menards has decided to invest in the city of Ravenna,” said Brad Ehrhart, president of the Portage Development Board. “Along with our partners, we remain committed to the company’s success.” https://businessjournaldaily.com/tax-credit-authority-approves-incentives-for-menards-project/
September 29, 20204 yr Author September 28, 2020 02:13 PM updated 14 hours ago Chicago investor, Geis Cos. prep big building in Streetsboro Stan Bullard Westminster Capital, a Chicago-based real estate investor, has formed a partnership with Geis Cos. of Streetsboro to construct a 434,000-square-foot warehouse at 10242 state Route 43 in Streetsboro. Westminster and Geis disclosed plans for the speculative project, constructed without tenants leasing space in it in advance, on Monday, Sept. 28, as they announced the joint venture had selected David Stecker, a JLL vice president, to represent them in leasing the property. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/chicago-investor-geis-cos-prep-big-building-streetsboro
October 19, 20204 yr https://www.record-courier.com/story/business/2020/10/17/geis-co-breaks-ground-434-000-square-foot-building-streetsboro/3666634001/ Edited April 19, 20214 yr by Silent Matt
October 21, 20204 yr Author October 20, 2020 02:31 PM updated 12 hours ago Menards wraps up land deals for Ravenna distribution and manufacturing facility Michelle Jarboe Home-improvement retailer Menards recently put the finishing touches on its plans for a distribution and manufacturing hub in Ravenna, on 62 acres just off state Route 88. Family-owned Menard Inc. acquired the property, south of Maplewood Career Center and north of the Windmill Lakes Golf Club, last week, said Stephanie Savage of Jack Kohl Realty. The purchases don't appear yet in Portage County public records, but Savage said transactions with three sellers totaled $1.63 million. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/menards-wraps-land-deals-ravenna-distribution-and-manufacturing-facility
January 11, 20214 yr https://www.record-courier.com/story/opinion/2021/01/10/david-dix-along-way-ravennas-historic-redfern-building/6585237002/ Historic Redfern building to be demolished. Edited April 19, 20214 yr by Silent Matt
July 12, 20213 yr Author Ravenna celebrates project to renovate historic Riddle Block 9 building Diane Smith Record-Courier Months after announcing plans to restore Riddle Block 9 to its former splendor, the building's owners unveiled their plans to the Ravenna community. Doug and Melissa Shelton hosted a gathering Friday in one of the storefronts of the historic landmark, which recently received a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant, issued by the National Park Service through Main Street Ravenna. A request for a community reinvestment area for the building also has been approved by Ravenna City Council and the Ravenna Board of Education, and is pending before the Ohio Development Services Agency. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2021/07/12/ravenna-celebrates-project-renovate-historic-riddle-block-9-building/7922372002/
July 19, 20213 yr Author Ravenna building eyed for demolition to make way for parking, landscaping downtown Diane Smith Record-Courier A downtown Ravenna building may be razed to make way for more parking and landscaping for nearby businesses, such as Guido's and Riddle Block 9. Mike Bogo of Neighborhood Development Services recently discussed the idea with Ravenna City Council's Community and Economic Development committee. Councilwoman Cheryl Wood, who leads the committee, said NDS is proposing to raze the building and replace it with green space, landscaping and some parking. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2021/07/19/ravenna-building-may-razed-add-parking-landscaping-downtown/7996486002/
July 21, 20213 yr Author Demolition of downtown building moves forward, historians hail building's architecture Diane Smith Record-Courier As Ravenna officials move forward with plans to raze a downtown building to provide parking for nearby businesses, local historians are calling attention to the building's significance in the city's downtown. City Council's Committee of the Whole moved forward with an ordinance authorizing demolition to make way for more parking and landscaping for nearby businesses, such as Guido's and Riddle Block 9. Neighborhood Development Services, which approached council last week about the demolition, could not be reached to answer questions about the cost of the building. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2021/07/21/historians-hail-architectural-history-building-slated-demolition-downtown-ravenna/8024854002/
August 26, 20213 yr Author Proposed Streetsboro City Complex could include city hall, field house, splash pad Kaitlyn McGarvey Record-Courier He also talked about turning a city-owned parcel near Route 14 into a new, downtown park. The land, approximately 4.5 acres in size, was initially purchased years ago for the purpose of building a city center. Those plans are unable to go forward, Broska said Monday. "We want to do the best that we feel is the best use of that property," he said. Turning the land into a park would allow city children to play there without having to cross over a state highway. Developing the park could be done in tandem with the field house and splash pad projects or at a different time depending on cost, Broska told council on Monday. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2021/08/26/streetsboro-city-complex-may-include-city-hall-field-house-splash-pad/8254692002/
August 26, 20213 yr I laughed at the notion of a "downtown" Streetsboro. But actually there was at least a New England-style town square there at the intersection of 14 and 43. No sign of any historic development. You'd have to scuttle past a lot of drive-thru lanes to take a walk around "downtown".
September 13, 20213 yr Oldcastle Lawn and Garden to renovate long-vacant Portage County factory Rachel Abbey McCafferty - Crain's Cleveland Business - Sep. 13, 2021 "The company already has a site in Springfield, Ohio, and a new location in Suffield will help it "meet their customer service level expectations," a news release said. Oldcastle will renovate a long-vacant factory in Suffield with the help of a JobsOhio Revitalization Grant, the release said. The project is expected to bring 40 new jobs to the area. The company worked with an economic development team made up of the Portage Development Board, JobsOhio and Team NEO." https://www.google.com/maps/place/61+OH-43,+Hartville,+OH+44632/@40.9945617,-81.3532417,844m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88312d77884bfc6b:0x477c740411f29f0e!8m2!3d40.9945577!4d-81.351053
September 14, 20213 yr Author Summa celebrates opening of Rootstown Medical Center with open house Bob Gaetjens Record-Courier Summa Health System hosted an open house Saturday at its new Rootstown Medical Center, which is located at NEOMED, 4211 Route 44 in Rootstown. The new center will officially open Sept. 28. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2021/09/14/summas-rootstown-medical-center-open-sept-28/8316086002/
September 24, 20213 yr Author Judges eye expansion of courthouse in Ravenna to better deal with family issues Diane Smith Record-Courier Two Portage County judges are asking County Commissioners to expand the courthouse in Ravenna to simplify how family cases are handled Currently, Portage County Domestic Court Judge Paula Giulitto handles cases for families involving married couples while Juvenile Court Judge Patricia Smith deals with cases in which people have children but are not married. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2021/09/24/portage-county-courthouse-may-expand-deal-family-issues/5831328001/
November 18, 20213 yr Author Work underway to turn old church into new taproom for Suffield meadery Kaitlyn McGarvey Record-Courier The team behind Suffield’s Crafted Artisan Meadery is prepared to get into the thick of construction on its new taproom and production space. Owner Kent Waldeck is hard at work converting the former Reformed Church of Suffield into a spot for people to drink and purchase his mead. The old church, located at 1292 Waterloo Road, was originally built in 1881. It saw additions made to its original structure in both 1928 and 1959. The building changed hands a few times before it was ultimately abandoned around 2014. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2021/11/18/work-underway-turn-old-church-into-new-meadery-taproom/5831189001/ If you're not aware, this meadery is well known in the industry. Mead isn't particularly popular right now, but I have seen their product in other states that have a mead section on their list.
November 19, 20213 yr Author In Ravenna, medical marijuana applications are about location, location, location Diane Smith Record-Courier Dozens of would-be owners of medical marijuana dispensaries have filed applications with Ravenna's city engineer's office - all hoping to locate in the same two storefronts. City Engineer Bob Finney said 21 applicants had sent paperwork to his office to confirm that the site they hope to move into would allow a dispensary under the city's zoning. Almost all of the applicants hope to move into a retail shop at 554 North Chestnut Street, which housed an accessories store called Girls Outside the Box. The store is now operating online only, according to its Facebook page. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2021/11/19/ravenna-medical-marijuana-hopefuls-apply-same-2-storefronts/8640131002/
December 9, 20213 yr Author Developer looks to add more than 7 million square feet of industrial space in Shalersville Bob Gaetjens Record-Courier Shalersville, the heart of rural Portage County, could soon become the next industrial and commercial hub in the area. Streetsboro-based Geis Co. plans to develop about 470 acres just north of the Ohio Turnpike on the west side of Route 44. The project would transform the farmland, which is bisected by Beck Road, into a major hub in the area. https://www.record-courier.com/story/business/2021/11/28/geis-may-add-more-than-7-million-square-feet-space-shalersville-industrial-development/8732525002/
December 9, 20213 yr 17 minutes ago, yanni_gogolak said: Developer looks to add more than 7 million square feet of industrial space in Shalersville Bob Gaetjens Record-Courier Shalersville, the heart of rural Portage County, could soon become the next industrial and commercial hub in the area. Streetsboro-based Geis Co. plans to develop about 470 acres just north of the Ohio Turnpike on the west side of Route 44. The project would transform the farmland, which is bisected by Beck Road, into a major hub in the area. https://www.record-courier.com/story/business/2021/11/28/geis-may-add-more-than-7-million-square-feet-space-shalersville-industrial-development/8732525002/ I wouldn't be surprised to hear new talks regarding the expansion of the Portage County Airport as a result of this project. This area has not been developed due to a lack of sewer and other infrastructure. Geis will provide the springboard for additional growth in this area.
December 9, 20213 yr Very sad to see this. I get to go out that way frequently, and it is one of the most beautiful parts of NEO. It'll be a shame to see it plowed under for a bunch of generic warehouses. And since there's little housing out that way, I have to imagine we'll see some spin off junk to go with it.
December 9, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, X said: Very sad to see this. I get to go out that way frequently, and it is one of the most beautiful parts of NEO. It'll be a shame to see it plowed under for a bunch of generic warehouses. And since there's little housing out that way, I have to imagine we'll see some spin off junk to go with it. Job sprawl leads to housing sprawl which leads to fewer taxpayers in older, existing communities near the core. That leads to a wider doughnut hole filled with blight, crime and pain. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 9, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, X said: Very sad to see this. I get to go out that way frequently, and it is one of the most beautiful parts of NEO. It'll be a shame to see it plowed under for a bunch of generic warehouses. And since there's little housing out that way, I have to imagine we'll see some spin off junk to go with it. It's right by an entrance to I-80, which of course combines with I-90. That's over 5,900 miles of interstate not including 480. This shouldn't be a surprise.
December 9, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, E Rocc said: It's right by an entrance to I-80, which of course combines with I-90. That's over 5,900 miles of interstate not including 480. This shouldn't be a surprise. It also quasi -merges for a second with I-76 just to the east. This location is about halfway between New York and Chicago
December 9, 20213 yr 4 hours ago, X said: Very sad to see this. I get to go out that way frequently, and it is one of the most beautiful parts of NEO. It'll be a shame to see it plowed under for a bunch of generic warehouses. And since there's little housing out that way, I have to imagine we'll see some spin off junk to go with it. It is bittersweet having grown up in that area. The new tax revenue will really help the local and county governments and schools as the county is mostly commuter based. Additionally, the county is hurt by the fact is has over 25k acres undevelopable and non-taxable land in the former Arsenal. And, its largest employer is a state institution. I always appreciated being able to grow up in the country and still be able to get to Akron or Cleveland in 30 minutes. The same growth that happened to St Rt 91 and St Rt 43, over the last 40 years, is now slowly moving east to St Rt 44.
December 9, 20213 yr 3 hours ago, E Rocc said: It's right by an entrance to I-80, which of course combines with I-90. That's over 5,900 miles of interstate not including 480. This shouldn't be a surprise. No surprise...this was very predictable, but no less sad for our region
December 13, 20213 yr On 12/9/2021 at 3:17 PM, dski44 said: It is bittersweet having grown up in that area. The new tax revenue will really help the local and county governments and schools as the county is mostly commuter based. Additionally, the county is hurt by the fact is has over 25k acres undevelopable and non-taxable land in the former Arsenal. And, its largest employer is a state institution. I always appreciated being able to grow up in the country and still be able to get to Akron or Cleveland in 30 minutes. The same growth that happened to St Rt 91 and St Rt 43, over the last 40 years, is now slowly moving east to St Rt 44. I always felt like the Arsenal would be prime for economic redevelopment, and there were a few proposals floated 10+ years ago to convert it into a commercial airfield surrounded by warehouses, not unlike Rickenbacker in Columbus. Unfortunately the state and military nixed it. Would have been a real shot in the arm for the Ravenna area.
January 3, 20223 yr Author Business expands in 2021 despite COVID, but issues remain to be solved in 2022 Bob Gaetjens Record-Courier The past year has been one of many challenges and, in some areas, growth in the Portage County business community. There are quite a few signs that the Portage County economy is alive and well at the end of 2021, with property sales, new businesses, new housing starts in different areas and a variety of industrial development around the county. https://www.record-courier.com/story/business/2022/01/02/business-expands-2021-despite-covid-but-challenges-remain-2022/9043421002/
January 20, 20223 yr Author Historic marker slated for site once downtown Ravenna building is razed Diane Smith Record-Courier When a downtown Ravenna building is demolished, a marker from Ohio's Historic Preservation office will pay tribute to the city's historic district. Ravenna City Council's Community and Economic Development committee discussed the latest developments with the building at 218 W. Main Street, which has been eyed for demolition to make way for alternate uses, such as parking or landscaping. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/01/20/historic-marker-eyed-west-main-street-building-set-razed-ravenna/6580959001/
January 20, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, yanni_gogolak said: Historic marker slated for site once downtown Ravenna building is razed Diane Smith Record-Courier When a downtown Ravenna building is demolished, a marker from Ohio's Historic Preservation office will pay tribute to the city's historic district. Ravenna City Council's Community and Economic Development committee discussed the latest developments with the building at 218 W. Main Street, which has been eyed for demolition to make way for alternate uses, such as parking or landscaping. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/01/20/historic-marker-eyed-west-main-street-building-set-razed-ravenna/6580959001/ So let me get this straight... They're planning on demolishing a potentially historically significant building in a historical district (although unlike most other buildings in the district this one isn't on the National Register), and replacing it with a parking lot and a historical marker. Only in America!
January 20, 20223 yr 26 minutes ago, Growth Mindset said: So let me get this straight... They're planning on demolishing a potentially historically significant building in a historical district (although unlike most other buildings in the district this one isn't on the National Register), and replacing it with a parking lot and a historical marker. Only in America! It's a shame. There are a couple of parking lots, where buildings once stood, behind and to the north of this building. However, there isn't much parking along Main Street/St. Rt. 59. There is a popular restaurant right next door to this building that will greatly benefit from the new parking lot.
February 28, 20223 yr Author Ravenna council agrees to move ahead with downtown car charging stations Diane Smith Record-Courier Ravenna City Council approved a grant application to put electric car chargers in a city-owned parking lot, something city leaders hope will energize downtown businesses. More: Recharging business:Ravenna hopes grant for electric car chargers can recharge downtown businesses as well https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/02/28/ravenna-charges-ahead-grant-application-electric-charger/6928642001/?utm_source=record-courier-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65
March 25, 20223 yr Author Former Triangle Pharmacy, downtown Ravenna landmark, undergoing renovations Diane Smith Record-Courier One of Ravenna's oldest downtown landmarks, vacant for five years, is undergoing a renovation. The former Triangle Pharmacy, which closed in 2017, is undergoing renovations to make the space more wheelchair accessible. Pamela Nation Calhoun, executive director of Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority, said the agency, which owns the building, is "completing an interior renovation of the property ...to allow for accessibility." The Etna House next door, which PMHA also owns, is not affected, she said. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/03/25/downtown-ravenna-landmark-renovated-etna-house-not-affected/7133677001/?utm_source=record-courier-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65
March 31, 20223 yr Author LG Chem buildings get approval for Ravenna site Diane Smith Record-Courier A new factory expected to bring more than 100 jobs to Ravenna got approval from Ravenna's Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday. More:GM picks site for new electric battery plant in Ohio The commission voted in favor of site plans for LG Chem America, which plans to construct two buildings on a 24 acre parcel in Ravenna's Chestnut Commerce Center. Greg Siefert, design development architect for Geis Companies, said the international firm plans to construct a 148,400-square-foot "ABS compounding" building, and a 60,350-square-foot "ABS Technical Center." https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/03/31/lg-chem-gets-approval-two-plants-ravenna-commerce-center/7202183001/?utm_source=record-courier-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65
May 12, 20223 yr Author LG Chem breaks ground on two new Ravenna factories expected to employ at least 100 Diane Smith Record-Courier LG Chem broke ground Wednesday on two new buildings in Ravenna, which will produce materials used in the automotive industry and employ more than 100 people. Representatives of LG Chem America, joined by contractors and architects from Geis Companies and city and county leaders, gathered to celebrate the start of construction on two buildings behind Ravenna's former GE plant in the Chestnut Commerce Center off North Chestnut Street. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/05/12/lg-chem-starts-construction-two-ravenna-factories-chestnut-commerce-center-portage-county-ohio/9729879002/?utm_source=record-courier-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65
June 9, 20223 yr Geis, Stonemont plan 1 million-square-foot spec building in Portage County | Crain's Cleveland Business (crainscleveland.com)
June 28, 20222 yr https://theportager.com/shalersville-streetsboro-deal-will-raise-new-revenue-and-prevent-annexation-of-the-township/ Over 7 million square feet of new “light industrial” buildings to be constructed! 😮 Edited June 28, 20222 yr by Silent Matt
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