Portage County diversion program educates teens, college students caught drinking underage
Words by: Caelin Mills Portage County’s diversion program aims to give first time offenders a second chance and educate them
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Issue 1 sparks debate on needs of addicts
Ohio residents will vote on Issue 1 in the Nov. 6 ballot. Along with the goal of reducing the number
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City Council votes to consider creation of youth activities as a result of Tobacco 21
Kent City Council agreed to consider preventative measures for teenagers ages 14 to 18 who are looking for experimental outlets
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Fire hydrant Flushing in Portage County
Words By: Julie Riedel Every spring, the Portage County Department of Water Resources flush Portage County’s fire hydrants. The fire
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Portage County organizations provide food, diapers for low-income moms
Ashley Pamela was on track to go to the University of Toledo on a full-ride scholarship. She looked forward to
Read MorePortage County organizations work to feed the hungry
For Karen Carpenter, feeding herself, her husband and her grandson is no easy task. Carpenter, 65, lives in Freedom Township,
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Ohio Food Banks, Lawmakers React to SNAP Reform
Words by Alex Kamczyc and Alec Slovenec On Feb. 12, the White House released its budget plan for
Read MoreKent State joins effort in combatting infant mortality in Ohio
The infant mortality rate is alarming high in Black women, but there are people working to change that. Reporter
Read MoreNowhere to live and little help available: Homeless in Portage County
After years of working to help the homeless at the Board of Life Mission in Barberton, Ohio, Marie Bruster
Read More‘Vaping’ and ‘Dripping’ may be causing a spike in teen tobacco use
Electronic cigarettes lead in use among tobacco products with a 900 percent increase in smoking among youths over a four
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