Portage County
Recent News About Portage County
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Portage County saw 14.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 20% of income in Portage County, an alarming 14.8% surge from 5.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Portage County ranks 69th highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $10,695 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Portage County received an average of $10,695 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th lowest in Ohio.
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Portage County ranks 23rd in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 20% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 20% of income in Portage County—ranking it 23rd least dependent among Ohio counties.
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Ohio State Highway Patrol Happy Flag Day
Happy Flag Day!
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Portage County Health District Juneteenth - Freedom Day
Juneteenth - Freedom Day Reminder
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Portage County Health District Happy Pride Month
Happy Pride Month
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Portage County Health District Bike Safety Awareness Events
We have been partnering with Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority this summer for bike safety awareness events!
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Portage County Health District Never Leave a Child in a Car Unattended
A child’s body temperature rises 3 to 5 times faster than an adult’s
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Portage County Health District May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
Look out for Riders!
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Portage County Health District Memorial Day
Wishing you all a safe Memorial Day!
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Portage County Ohio WIC Food Safety Alert
Salmonella Outbreak
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Portage County Health District Full Time Director of Finance Position
Director of Finance needed
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Portage County Health District Congratulations to Paul Troyer
2022 Portage County “Saved by the Belt” Award!
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Portage County Health District 2022 Drug Summit in Trumbull County
Today is all about recovery and hope!
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Portage County Health District People of all ages need Tetanus Vaccine
People of all ages need Tetanus Vaccine
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Portage County Ohio WIC Homemade Infant Formula is not Safe
Homemade Infant Formula is not Safe
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Portage County Health District Click It or Ticket Kick Off Event
Click It or Ticket Kick Off Event
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Portage County Health District First National Fentanyl Awareness Day
First National Fentanyl Awareness Day
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Portage County Health District National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week
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Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County Crisis Intervention Team Training Class
Thank you to our Portage County NAMI members