By Tim “Shoe” Sullivan Continued from the previous edition Doogie also said: “In my later years, I quit softball and modified softball and basketball because I ...

By Tim “Shoe” Sullivan Got a buddy by the name of Doug Berry. They call him “Doogie.” He’s the owner of Doug’s Sports Pub, a bar ...

By Tim “Shoe” Sullivan Greetings to all of the Portage County Gazette readers. I’m Tim Sullivan, and they call me “The Shoe.” Writing columns is nothing ...

Dear reader, Recently I was asked what has sustained me during this year of turmoil, upheaval, and – for many – tragedy. My answer boils down ...

Dear reader, Every year children ask their parents about the truth of Santa Claus. This gives new life to a timeless story of a white-maned gift-maker ...

We need unity, not division

Perspective by Portage County Executive

“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Dear reader, In this season of giving ...

Dear reader, November 11th is Veterans Day. From defense.gov and va.gov we can learn some important historical facts about this day. Originally Veterans Day was called ...

Dear reader, Voting in the United States to elect representative government is an honor, a privilege, and the duty of all Americans. In the 2016 US ...