Ravenna, Ohio
The Pulse of Portage CountyCity Hall & the RAC/Annex Building are closed today, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the inclement weather. If you have an emergency, please call 911. If you have a backup, please call (330) 296-6486. Please let them know the address and exactly what is happening. You will also need to call a plumber.
*UPDATE*
The city is extending the parking ban now through Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7 a.m. If you could please remove your vehicle off the road so our crews can get the roads cleared. Our crews are working very hard to get this snow cleared and roads passable. We appreciate your cooperation while they are doing this. Stay safe & warm!
The city has implemented a parking ban. The parking ban will be from Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 7 a.m. until Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 7 a.m. There is to be NO parking on city streets while our crews are working hard to clear the roads. If you could please remove your vehicle from the street.
Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
with a community picnic on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11 am – 3 pm.
The City of Ravenna had one of their 2 Arbor Day tree plantings out at City Park on October 21, 2025. There were around 85-4th grade students present along with the Service Director, Tim Contant, the city’s contracted Arborist, Jim Jenkins, the city’s Parks & Rec Director, Chris Bundy and a couple Shade Tree Commission members, Larry Silenius and Karen Wise. The Arborist explained the benefits of trees and how they help with the air and the environment.
Welcome to Ravenna, Ohio
Ravenna’s convenient location in the heart of the northeast Ohio industrial and technology corridor is minutes from cities, interstate highways and two large state universities – perfect commuting distance to greater Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown and surrounding communities.
The City of Ravenna has enacted a one-year Moratorium on storage units, storage facilities, storage pods and self-storage establishments. Click here for Ordinance No. 2025-020 for further details.
News & Events
The City of Ravenna is excited to announce the attraction of a new company to our community – Project Light.
Project Light has provided lighting for four and five star hotels, restaurants, casinos and homes and is a premier choice for architects, designers, lighting showrooms and purchasers for manufacturing custom light fixtures. Please contact Guy McElhaney at 330.688.9000 x310 for all of your lighting needs.
News
Commercial Lighting Incentive
If your business is commercial or industrial and you are a customer of OhioEdison/FirstEnergy, you can take advantage of the following lighting incentive for installing LED lighting in your facility.
Report Streetlight Outage
Click here to report a streetlight outage.
Low-Interest Loans Available
Low-Interest loans are now available to Portage Homeowners, Small Businesses, and family farms. A new partnership will provide low-interest loans for improvements to homes, businesses and farms. See full article from the Record Courier and this brochure for more...
New Business News: Economic Activity in Ravenna
If you’re thinking – what a great time to invest in Ravenna! – then you are in good company. There’s a lot of economic activity in and around our city. Check out these recent growth and success stories! New Project Brings New Opportunity Here’s a big project from...
Video: 2022 Heritage Ohio Film Festival: Save Ohio’s Treasures – Riddle Block 9
Rating Action: Moody’s upgrades City of Ravenna, OH’s issuer rating to A1 from A3
The City of Ravenna, OH is proud to announce that Moody’s Investors Service recently upgraded the issuer rating for the City of Ravenna from A3 to A1. This double rating increase is typically not seen by Moody’s, however, the financial strengthening and economic...
Neighborhood Revitalization for Low-Income Individuals
The Neighborhood Revitalization in Kent, OH has a program available for low-income individuals. Please click here for more details.
Portage County Ohio Means Jobs
The Portage County Ohio Means Jobs is a great workforce solutions resource. To learn more about how OMJ can assist your business workforce needs, download the OMJ Business Resource Guide. DOWNLOAD THE RESOURCE GUIDE
Events
Welcome to The Main Street Mile!
The Main Street Mile is a curated one-mile loop that encompasses the heart of downtown Ravenna. The City held a community celebration for the grand opening of the new Main Street Mile on Saturday, October 23rd. To hear more about the Main Street Mile, listen to the Portage County Safety Council’s podcast featuring Chelsea Gregor discussing the creation of this new walking path.
Marlene Watt/Pot O' Gold 5K Walk
Join us on March 14, 2026 for the 20th annual Marlene Watt Memorial POT O’ GOLD Poker run/walk. We will start at the English Pub at 320 E. Main st. and make our way to different locations throughout downtown Ravenna to “pick up” our poker cards. The top poker hand will win $500. But the fun doesn’t stop there… oh by golly it sure doesn’t! We’ve got shenanigans and prizes for you! Enjoy the new Shamrock Scavenger Hunt and our basket raffle. So come join the fun and support a great cause and celebrate St Patty’s Day! All our friends who register by 2/19/25 will receive a commemorative t-shirt…. and everyone receives a finishers medal! Same Day Registration: 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. Goodie Bag pick up after 1pm 3/13 at the RAC or Same day 7:30-8:30am at English Pub. Events Starts: 9:00 a.m. Awards ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, music, and goody bags will be available to everyone YOU MUST REGISTER NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 19th TO BE GUARANTEED AN EVENT T-SHIRT.
The history behind the Marlene Watt Memorial Event stems from Marlene Watt who was an advocate for the youth in our community by serving as the secretary at Carlin Elementary School. All proceeds from the Marlene Watt Memorial Event will go towards the Ravenna Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund. Since the inception of the Ravenna Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund many children have been able to attend camp, sports and other great activities who could not have otherwise afforded to do so. The importance of youth recreation can’t be over stated. Recreational activities help develop decision-making skills, cooperative behaviors, positive relationships and empowerment. They learn to act fairly, plan proactively, and develop a moral code of behavior. This play also helps enhance their cognitive and motor skills. Participants tend to be more active, popular, calm, resourceful, attentive and cooperative. Recreation also provides children the chance to learn, consolidate, and practice the skills necessary for further growth and learning. Independent goal pursuits, such as looking for fun and enjoyment, increased participants’ goal attainment in other areas (Estes and Henderson, 2003). This event begins at 9am at the English Pub. Parking lot closes at 8:40am. All walkers/ runners will line up by 8:50 for instruction and send off.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Summer Celebration
Ravenna Parks & Recreation, the Reed Memorial Library, along with other area agencies, would like to thank everyone for coming. A great time was had by all.
Ravenna Rocks Series
The Ravenna Rocks Concert will happen on August 9, 2025. It will begin at 11 a.m. and go through 9 p.m. If you should have any questions, please contact the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce. Their phone number is (330) 296-3886.
For more information, please click here to go to their website.
Drive-Thru Trick or Treat at City Park
There will be a Drive-Thru Trick or Treat out at City Park on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10am – 12pm. The event is FREE although you do have to register to participate. To register for this event, click here to be taken to their website. We encourage everyone to get into the spirit by dressing up and having fun! Happy Halloween!!!
Ravenna Chamber of Commerce Halloween Walk & City-wide Trick or Treat
The Ravenna Chamber of Commerce is having their Halloween Walk again on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The City of Ravenna will be having their Trick or Treat event after the Halloween Walk from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Midnight Madness
The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce will be having their Midnight Madness again on November 28, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. Come downtown to watch the parade and then go into the area to do some local shopping with our Downtown Merchants.
Recycling of appliances, tires, etc. with the PCSWD
Click on the link below to find out what you can recycle at the Portage County Solid Waste District.
Regular Council Meeting
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Economic Development
We’re just minutes from major Northeast Ohio & national highways and rail transportation.
The City of Ravenna can help you maximize these business benefits in many ways, including:
- Helping to secure locations from the spacious industrial parkway to historic downtown
- Expediting tax abatements for historical properties
- Introducing you to a business, financial and ready-to-work labor community
- Connecting you to high quality housing to meet all budgets
- Making your business-community relationship seamless and successful
Great Reasons to Love Ravenna
Ravenna Housing
Appealing to a broad range of tastes, ranging from historic homes to new, contemporary developments all within a five square mile area.
Ravenna Recognizes Good Citizens
Ravenna’s Rich History
Ravenna is Family-Friendly
Ravenna is Home to the Port Authority
Ravenna's Historical Buildings
Neighborhood Development Services Home Improvement Grants
As a full-service community development catalyst, Neighborhood Development Services (NDS) facilitates strong community relationships, supports resident-driven groups, and develops socially-conscious businesses to drive communities toward a vibrant future.
NDS’ services include housing rehabilitation, homebuyer education, downtown revitalization, economic development, financing and job creation, revolving loan fund administration, project administration, grant implementation, and real estate development.
For further assistance with Fair Housing or information on how to file a complaint please contact:
Lisa Reeves, CDBG Specialist
Portage County Regional Planning Commission
449 South Meridian Street, 6th Floor, Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Phone: (330) 297-3613
Email: lreeves@pcrpc.org
Residents
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Business
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