Health officials urge public to get flu vaccination
By Kimberleigh Anderson and Melissa Puppo The Portage County Health Department is in full swing with administering flu vaccinations throughout
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Portage County launches first emergency management app in Northeast Ohio
By Lily Martis and Robert Carroll Portage County announced the launch of their emergency management app – the first of
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Teen Moms Find Their Blessings
By Ashlyne Wilson and Alexis Oswald Finding out that you’re pregnant as a teenager is a hard pill to swallow.
Read MoreElectronic cigarette culture can help local businesses
For some, electronic cigarettes can be used to begin the process of quitting cigarettes, as users can choose the amount
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Suffield Township promotes Safety, Health and Fun
By Drew Jones Flu season 2015 is upon us whether you like it or not and the Portage County Health
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Kent’s new biking landscape changes city scene
By Richie Mulhall and Ian Klein Avid bicyclist and Tallmadge native Sara Harper did not feel safe riding her bike around Kent
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Portage County fights increase in heroin overdoses
By Taylor Williams and Ray Strickland An Epidemic and Overcrowding Portage County has seen a spike in heroin overdoses in
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Coyotes In Ohio: Where To See Them And What To Do If You Encounter One
Story and Reporting Done By: Alex Lomicka and Karen Scott History of Coyotes in Ohio Coyotes are now considered the
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Single-stream recycling is the new way to go green
By Andrew Bugel and Tyler Trill In an effort to increase recycling and revenue, Portage County has adopted “single-stream recycling.”Plans to
Read MoreNew Sales Tax to Fix Portage County Jail Overcrowding Issue
By Ashlyne Wilson and Alexis Oswald *Audio Story done by Alexis Oswald* Over the last two years, the Portage
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