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Kontos Column: Recognizing good choices should be a more regular thing

September 29, 2024

By Dan Kontos I’m an opinion writer. My job here at the Metro Wire is to give my opinion on local matters. I’m not a journalist by any

Kontos Column: Is it too early to say that I called it?

December 3, 2023

By Dan Kontos So, most of you are familiar with the long drawn-out saga of the new courthouse, jail, and sheriff’s office. Whether it has been the inability

Kontos Column: Beware the referendum, yet understand the tool

January 23, 2022

By Dan Kontos There have lately been a lot of discussions, columns, and articles regarding referendums (or referenda if you prefer). This tool allows the voters a unique

Sheriff Mike Lukas (left) hands Nelson his recognition plaque. (Metro Wire photo)

Portage Co. Jail captain retires after 22 years of service

July 8, 2020

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Column: Remember the heroes who work without flashing lights

April 21, 2024

By Dan Kontos Admit it, when you hear the recognizable wail or yelp of an emergency vehicle siren, you stop and look. I know I do. It’s natural.

Column: Do you know who you are voting for? I do.

March 17, 2024

By Dan Kontos April 2 is the day for the 2024 spring election and presidential preference vote. Now be honest, have you already figured out who you are going

Column: When it comes to progress, mind the rake

February 18, 2024

By Dan Kontos With all the warm weather as of late, it’s hard not to think of spring activities, such as painting, lawn care, and the like. With

Column: The Health Care Center debate, facts versus emotion

December 23, 2023

By Dan Kontos Like the jail and courthouse, the Portage County Health Care Center has been an issue that has not, and will never, go away. We take

Column: A standalone law enforcement center…interesting idea

June 25, 2023

By Dan Kontos In a recent move by Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas, one borne out of frustration I’m sure, he proposed that the County consider constructing a

Column: A dispassionate examination of a new county government location

June 17, 2023

By Dan Kontos There is much that has been said about the location of a new county government location, which would include a courthouse, sheriff’s office, jail, and