Portage County

The newly passed two year state budget boasts many benefits for Portage County, including new tax credits for affordable housing and funding for a crisis stabilization center.

AMATS and NOACA are taking public comments on their draft Transportation Improvement Programs, which outline highway, public transit, bike, and pedestrian projects over the next four years.

The Greater Akron Business Navigator launched earlier this month with the goal of better matching entrepreneurs to the resources they need.

Dozens of cities across the state have removed penalties for minor marijuana possession, but not all law enforcement agencies are enforcing these new laws.

Political newcomer Steve Demetriou won his first election to represent the 35th district in the Ohio House.

Pavliga was reelected last week to represent Portage County in the Ohio House.

The newly redrawn 13th Congressional District covers the entirety of Summit County for the first time in decades, as well as parts of Stark and Portage counties.

The seat went red in 2020 after being a Democratic stronghold for several years.

Boards of elections in Northeast Ohio are still recruiting people to work the polls for the Nov. 8 general election.

The hurricane hit Florida's west coast Wednesday, leaving mass destruction.