Formed from portions of Ravenna Township in the Connecticut Western Reserve, the City of Ravenna is the seat of Portage County, Ohio. The community was founded by Benjamin Tappan in 1799. Portage County was established in 1807, and Ravenna was named the county seat the following year.
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Neighborhood Development Services
NDS is a non-profit organization working for the revitalization of neighborhoods and communities through the provision or promotion of affordable housing, economic development and job creation, primarily for the benefit of low and moderate income households. Its projects and programs are outlined, and a list of homes for sale are posted to the site.
http://www.ndsohio.org/
The annual balloon festival takes place during the third weekend in September, located in the downtown Ravenna, Ohio area and the SUNBEAU Valley Farm. Schedules of events and entertainment are featured, including directions, parking and admission costs, sponsorship data, and contacts.
http://www.ravennaballoonafair.com/
The non-profit membership organization acts as an advocate for the business interests of its membership and the economic interests of the general community of Ravenna, Ohio. Membership polices and benefits, a calendar of meetings and events, and contact data are featured.
http://www.ravennaareachamber.com/
Headquartered in Ravenna, Ohio, the PK-12 public school system operates two preschool programs, five elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school campus, each of which are highlighted here, with schedules, contacts, and announcements.
http://www.ravenna.portage.k12.oh.us/
Founded in 1799, Ravenna is the seat of Portage County. Its official web site features contacts and an introduction to elected and administrative personnel within the municipality, and its departments. Upcoming community events and information about economic development in the city are included.
http://www.ci.ravenna.oh.us/
The web edition of the Record Publishing Company’s new publication, based in Ravenna, Ohio, offers local, regional and AP news, sports stories, and other features, including blogs, advertising and subscription information, a classified section, and a PDF edition.
http://www.recordpub.com/
Directions, hours of operation, and a program schedule for the public library in Ravenna, Ohio are published, and cardholders may access their accounts, check due dates and renew items through the site. Its research tools and services are featured.
http://www.reed.lib.oh.us/
Associated with Summa Health System, RMH is a 150-bed hospital, located in Ravenna, and serving the residents of Portage County, Ohio. An overview of the medical facility is put forward, including its branch facilities, a physician search feature, and a patient portal.
http://www.robinsonmemorial.org/
