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Ohio county reports 1-year spike in fatal drug overdoses

The Columbus Dispatch July 1, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Overdose deaths in the county that includes Ohio's capital city jumped significantly the first three months of the year compared to last year, a coroner reported Wednesday.Overdoses...

Russians went to the polls on July 1, 2020 to cast ballots in a nationwide referendum on constitutional amendments.The vote paves the way for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has ruled for two decades, to remain in power until 2036.

Russian voters overwhelmingly back a ploy by President Vladimir Putin to rule until 2036

(CNN) -- President Vladimir Putin has won a resounding victory in his bid to stay in power until the middle of the next decade, as Russians voted overwhelmingly to endorse the country's political status...

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Assessing COVID-19 risk levels: Campus activities ranked from low to high risk

Kelsey Paulus, reporter July 1, 2020

As the fall semester approaches, worries have increased regarding the return to campus and what will be the safest approach to do so. Everyday activities, along with social events, will be affected by...

4 Toledo City Council members in custody amid bribery probe

AP June 30, 2020

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Four Toledo City Council members and a private attorney were accused Tuesday of taking part in a bribery and extortion scheme that encouraged soliciting and/or accepting cash and...

Flashes forge ahead: Interim provost, vice president for enrollment management answer fall semester questions in Facebook live event

Ciana WhiteReporter June 30, 2020

Kent State students will receive an email later today about what their class schedule will look like for the fall semester. This email will include detailed information about whether classes are remote,...

Dance professor organizes public event to commemorate, recognize Black women

Troy PiersonReporter June 29, 2020

Live jazz music filled the air at Dan Smith Community Park in downtown Kent on Saturday, a somewhat irregular sight given the cancelation of many public events throughout the local area. But for this particular...

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Student’s photograph from protest gains attention of news outlets

A black and white closeup of a Black police officer stoically shedding tears at a protest in Cleveland gained the attention of local news outlets — and the photo was taken by a Kent State student.Sylvia...

Ohio coronavirus deaths reach 2,818 with 51,046 total cases

June 29, 2020

There are 58 coronavirus-related deaths in Portage County, with 409 total cases and 89 hospitalizations. The Ohio Department of Health reported there are 2,818 deaths and 51,046 cases of the coronavirus,...

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Mississippi takes step toward dropping rebel image from flag

Emily Wagster Pettus, AP June 29, 2020

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Spectators at the Mississippi Capitol broke into cheers and applause Saturday as lawmakers took a big step toward erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, a symbol...

Kent Blossom Music Festival continues virtually

Jessica Urig Reporter June 27, 2020

Starting June 28 and continuing on until August 2, the Kent Blossom Music Festival has followed suit with other events and made changes to their programming. The Kent Blossom Music Festival started in...

Evergreen Chinese Buffet is located on 1665 E. Main St. #500, in Kent, Ohio. Customers can order carryout off the menu, or go in and order carryout off the buffet.

Evergreen Chinese Buffet changes floor plan to keep customers and employees safe during Covid-19

Gina Schlegel Reporter June 27, 2020

Evergreen Chinese Buffet located on 1665 E. Main St. #500, in Kent, Ohio is an all-you-can-eat buffet that has been serving its customers for many years.Due to Covid-19 regulations, the buffet is no longer...

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