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Issue 17

Portage County voters approve longstanding levy, funding for local child care services

Jimmy Miller November 4, 2014

Issue 17, a 0.75-mill levy used to aide funding for an increase in resources for Portage County Child Services, passed with 65 percent of the vote Tuesday night.“(The levy) gives critical services in...

Issue 17

Issue 17 looks to bolster funds for foster care services to investigate child neglect

Terrell Johnson October 29, 2014

With about 80 percent of children removed from their homes due to substance abuse problems, Portage County Children Services is asking for more money to fund its childcare programs with Issue 17 on the...