Ravenna Mayor, Joseph Bica, Jr.

Last week, we sat down with Joseph Bica Jr., or simply Joe as he asked to be called, the new mayor of Ravenna.

Not having ever met Mayor Bica before, I didn’t know what to expect. What we found was a lifelong Ravenna resident, with a spiritual background who has genuine intentions to improve the City of Ravenna.

With both the Mayor and my hectic schedule, the meeting for this interview had to be postponed several times last week, nevertheless, he made it a priority to sit down with us so that you, the residents can know him on a more personal level.

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Portage County Prosecutor

Victor Vigluicci

If you understand the job of Prosecuting Attorney for any city, state or county, you already know that it comes with a lot of responsibility.

The prosecutor is responsible for interpreting the laws of the land and if necessary, enforcing them in a court of law.   Many times it is the prosecutor that will decide if a member of society should stand...              Click Here For The Full Interview

Sheriff David Doak

Change is often hard to deal with.   Anyone who works for someone else knows that change, even when it is for the good, is often met with criticism.

I have to admit, I did not vote for Sheriff David Doak.   At the time of the election, I did not know much about the man and was complacent with the previous Sheriff.    However, after meeting him and having several telephone conversations with Sheriff Doak I can say if I had to vote over tomorrow, my vote would change.                 Click Here For The Full Interview

Judge Laurie J. Pittman

When we made the decision to start this section of E-Portage, where we will bring to you interviews with local people in power in Portage County, we pondered long and hard on who the first interview would be.

We decided on Judge Laurie J. Pittman of the Portage County Court of Common Pleas. In the three occasions that I have had to meet Judge Pittman while setting up this interview...      Click Here For The Full Interview