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Best of Kent ill

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KentWired Staff April 18, 2019

Here it is, this year’s “Best of Kent,” a special edition of The Kent Stater. The features you’ll find inside represent the results of public voting on 27 different categories, from “Best Restaurant”...

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OPINION: Can the Rockets dethrone the Warriors?

Sean Blevins April 18, 2019

It is not a stretch to say the Rockets might have an even better chance to beat the Warriors now than they did last season.James Harden is playing at an absurd, unstoppable, Jordan-esque level. This could...

First responders look for the remains of a person who died near the railroad tracks next to the Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

Police investigating apparent suicide by train in downtown Kent

Brandon Bounds April 18, 2019

Update as of April 21: This story was edited to include additional information regarding Geiger. Update as of April 19: The Portage County Coroner's Office released on Friday afternoon the identity of...

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KENT-repreneur Episode 7: GreekDoor

Anna Huntsman April 18, 2019

KENT-repreneur is a deep dive into the business, tech and entrepreneurial efforts at Kent State. Host Anna Huntsman attended the Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (CEBI) Pitch competition...

First responders remove the remains of an unidentified person struck by a train late Wednesday evening in downtown Kent.

BREAKING: Man killed by train near river in downtown Kent

Brandon Bounds, Lyric Aquino April 17, 2019

Kent police and fire departments are investigating the death of a white male near the railroad tracks next to the Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent.Officials found the body under a train near Treno. The...

GRAZERS—1st place vegan and veggie

Rachel Hale April 17, 2019

Stacey Lasher and Carl Bauer, the owners of GRAZERS, started their careers as elementary school teachers.“When we decided to give up teaching, we wanted to do something else where we could make a difference...

Franklin Square Deli employees Danielle Schwat and Adam Van Heyde wait behind the counter for customers on Friday, April 15, 2016.

Best Sandwich

Lyric Aquino April 17, 2019

Best of Kent 2019Winner: Franklin Square DeliNestled on the corner of East Main and Water Street stands Franklin Square Deli, a longtime favorite in the Kent community. For over 35 years, the sandwich...

Kayla Sellers and her son, Lennon, 6 months, shop inside the Off the Wagon toy section in downtown Kent on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Sellers is from Rootstown.

Best Shopping

Lyric Aquino April 17, 2019

Winner: Off the WagonOff the Wagon is a popular, quirky and unique store that’s drawn the community in for its vibrant energy beaming off the shiny packages, toys and gag gifts found in the store. Ranging...

(Left to right) Ankita Tendolkar, Maddie Camp, Heidi Weisel and Cassie Pegg-Kirby on stage during the "Period. End of Sentence." discussion.

USG leads discussion for menstrual accessibility

Molly Heideman April 17, 2019

Kent State Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held a showing of “Period. End of Sentence.” and moderated a discussion panel after the documentary in Bowman on Tuesday.“Period. End of Sentence.”...

A Saturday evening crowd occupies the first floor of Ray’s Place in downtown Kent on April 8, 2017.

Best Place to Take Your Family to Eat

Dylan Reynolds April 17, 2019

Best of Kent 2019Winner: Ray’s PlaceRay’s Place won the award for Best Place to Take Your Family to Eat, but it’s highly likely your family will ask you to take them to Ray’s. Known for generations...

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