In 2023, 13.6% of the population in Portage County had severe housing problems, and nearly 10 out of every 10,000 Ohioans experienced homelessness.
Although from 2014 to 2023 the percentage of people...
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a flash flood warning in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, for central Portage County as heavy rain continues in the area.
The NWS also said...
An EF1 tornado touched down in Windham Wednesday evening. TV2's Erin Sullivan was there to talk with residents about the township's clean-up efforts.
Erin Sullivan is a TV2 reporter. Contact her at...
Tuesday’s election went as expected for election officials in Portage County, with a 53.27% turnout rate as of Thursday.
Election day proceeded normally, said Faith Lyon, Director at the Portage County...
On Nov. 7, Portage County voters will vote on Issue 30, a replacement tax levy allocated towards funding mental health and recovery facilities across the county.
With Issue 30, residents in Portage...
People driving on State Route 43 near Ravenna Road recently might have noticed a sign advertising a new park courtesy of the Portage Park District.
The sign indicates the Franklin Bog Preserve, which...
Portage County unveiled the final draft of its first comprehensive plan. Portage County 2050 gives guidance to communities about how to grow and stay strong in the future.
TV2's Jacob Brooks explains...
The Portage County Sheriff's Department issued a warning about increased overdose deaths on March 31. Officials said the increase is largely due to the increased use of fentanyl, a highly addictive and...
From brisk and icy snowstorms one day to bright and sunny skies the next, Portage Park District has its hands full trying to maintain the parks year-round.
"Anybody that lives in Ohio probably understands...
This week is National Farmworker Awareness Week. The Environmental Protection Agency's mission is to protect human health and the environment while recognizing the hard work that farmers at farms like...
As The Haven of Portage County approaches a year of operation, the shelter has seen no shortage of homeless individuals and families looking for a place to stay.
The shelter, which houses up to 64 guests...
Local food pantries may soon see a surge in demand for their services after pandemic-era SNAP benefits come to an end.
A temporary boost to SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, was put in place...
