Teens using vapes are causing harm to children 5 and younger
There is a concern from the Ohio Department of Health with the increase of vape use among teenagers leading to
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Ohio passes measure to legalize recreational marijuana
Ohio voters have approved issue 2 on the November ballot which allows adults over 21 years old to grow, possess
Read MorePortage Parks eye future after levy passage
The Portage Park District has big plans for the future with new levy funds. The levy, which passed Tuesday, will
Read MoreHOPE drug court helps those struggling with addiction in Portage County
As the opioid epidemic continues to take lives in Portage County amid the COVID-19 pandemic, drug courts such as the
Read MoreIssue 5 Preview: Waterloo Local School District’s Income Tax Levy
For the 14th time in the last 6 years, the Waterloo Local School district has a levy on the November
Read MoreMidterm Election 2022: What matters to voters in Portage County
The 2022 Midterm Election is taking place on November 8, 2022. While Congressional races get all the headlines in the
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Portage voters delve into abortion, post-pandemic life, voter apathy ahead of midterm election
As voters prepare to hit the polls across the country Nov. 8, a variety of issues take center stage. And
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For those in crisis, 988 serves as a new Portage County lifeline
On the morning of July 16, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline went into effect nationwide. The 24/7 help line
Read MorePortage County superintendents respond to House Bill decreasing firearm training hours for teachers
This month, school districts across Ohio will decide whether to adopt Ohio’s new school safety bill, which reduces the amount
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Brimfield Township to further develop, expand Maplecrest Industrial Park
The trustees of Brimfield Township believe the Maplecrest Industrial Park has great potential for manufacturing businesses like Kenda Tire to
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