Portage County Jail Inmate Programs
The Portage County Jail is keeping its inmates busy. Sheriff David Doak noticed the inmates playing the same board and
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Portage County’s most wanted fugitives program not required, but helps catch local criminals
The Portage County Sheriff’s Department had a 70 percent average apprehension rate for its Most Wanted Fugitives program for the
Read MorePortage County unemployment rate falls, a look at the rate over the last year
The unemployment rate in Portage County fell to 4.6 percent in the month of August. The lowest unemployment rate in
Read MoreSoaring Salt Prices
Due to supply and demand the price of rock salt has skyrocketed. The cities that did not purchase salt in
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Kent Free Library Seeks Community Input at Meeting
The Kent Free Library is hosting meetings with community members. The first of two scheduled meetings was held tonight. TV2’s
Read MoreCity Council Gives The OK For Parking Meters
Anchor Intro: Parking meters in Downtown Kent have been the talk of the city. Tv2 reporter Alaina Altieri has the
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Downtown Kent Safety
Anchor lead: College towns with bar scenes typically have some crime over the weekend and Kent is no different. TV2’s
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Portage County employment offices to hold education and job fair Oct. 23
Ravenna High School will host a job and education fair on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The
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Portage County Workforce Bouncing Back
Years ago the recession hit hard on many areas of the economy, specifically the workforce . Numerous lay offs lead
Read MorePortage County Jail Tax Levy
Anchor Intro: The Portage County Jail is seeking to make improvements to its women’s housing unit. TV2 reporter Alaina Altieri
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