Michael IndrioloinThe PortagerCounty leaders question parts of the sheriff’s spending plansCommissioners cast doubt over a proposal to give new cars to every deputy, and the prosecutor questioned the fairness of salary increasesMar 5, 20212Mar 5, 20212
Michael IndrioloinThe PortagerVaccines come to Skeels community: ‘I want to make sure people of color get their shots’The health department partnered with the center to make the Covid-19 vaccine more accessible to the predominantly Black community the…Feb 24, 2021Feb 24, 2021
Michael IndrioloinThe PortagerCollege student in sheriff’s office ‘wanted poster’ has been harassed online for two daysImani Simmons said her court date was postponed because of the pandemic and she did not receive any updates — until she saw the sheriff’s…Feb 19, 20211Feb 19, 20211
Michael IndrioloinThe PortagerSheriff’s office ‘wanted posters’ for traffic tickets raise ethical concerns over public shamingFacebook posts are meant to resolve outstanding warrants more quickly and without arrests, the department saysFeb 18, 20211Feb 18, 20211
Michael IndrioloinThe PortagerThe Haven opens warming center as cold snap and blizzard sweep over Portage CountyThe Haven of Portage County is providing shelter and meals to those experiencing homelessness during winter weather since last weekFeb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021
Michael IndrioloinThe PortagerCommissioners signal support for King Kennedy Center gym despite tumultuous application processAlthough county commissioners suggested they’d approve the project last year, they have not released funding because the application was…Feb 12, 2021Feb 12, 2021
Michael IndrioloinThe PortagerCounty commissioners approve Portage County airport takeoverThe change of ownership will help resolve chronic financial problems, officials sayFeb 10, 20211Feb 10, 20211
Michael IndrioloinThe PortagerSheriff Zuchowski seeks approval to hire a new labor negotiatorCentral Ohio law firm Clemans Nelson would replace the county attorney, who typically handles union negotiationsFeb 10, 20211Feb 10, 20211
Michael IndrioloinThe PortagerFearless Femme is taking storytelling from the Zeph to your headphonesThe live storytelling show’s creator took up podcasting to keep it alive during the pandemic. ‘I really want women to have a chance to get…Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
Michael IndrioloinThe PortagerThe Portage County sheriff is seeking $1 million for new patrol vehiclesAfter a big salary bump for command staff, the union is optimistic that rank and file could also see raisesJan 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021
