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Sidewalk Repairs to close curb lanes at Main, Water Street

Elizabeth Harrington June 16, 2017

The curb lanes at the intersection of Main and Water Street will be closed at alternating times from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 19 and Tuesday, June 20, according to a press release from Kent’s...

Bowman receives new heating, cooling systems

Caitlin Albright June 16, 2017

The first phase of construction in Bowman Hall began as soon as the spring semester ended — two-thirds of the building is receiving a new HVAC system.Up until now, the heating and cooling systems in...

Death has a cold

Alex Kamczyc June 16, 2017

The following column contains satire. Events mentioned in this piece are fictitious.– Sometime in the near Republican future. –I found myself, sandwiched between two people much larger than I was,...

Stockdale Brothers album cover

June 16, 2017

Image of the album cover for Farmfresh, the debut album of the Stockdale Brothers. James Stockdale is at left, his brother Jacob is on the right. The Stark County Sheriff said James and his mother Kathryn...

The Stockdale family's house in the 9100 block of Dolphin St. SW in Stark County's Bethlehem Township.

Kent State business student killed in Canton-area double homicide, attempted suicide

KentWired Staff June 16, 2017

James W. Stockdale, 21, a Kent State business administration student, was killed in what police said is a double homicide and attempted suicide involving members of his family's band, known for its bluegrass...

Roads closed indefinitely due to construction near Kent State East Liverpool

Mariah Helaney June 15, 2017

Construction surrounding Kent State’s East Liverpool campus continues and multiple roads are closed indefinitely — including Broadway Avenue and 6th Street.Jeffrey Christopher, senior facility manager...

Students and Staff pose for a picture in Belize during Kent State's partnership with Courts for Kids.

Student athletes partner with Courts for Kids for volunteer trip to Belize

William Kovach June 15, 2017

Kent State partnered with Courts for Kids to send 19 student athletes and four staff members to Belize in May to build a multipurpose athletic court.The court’s primary use is for volleyball, soccer...

George Brinkman, Jr.'s booking photograph from the North Royalton police.

Brinkman, linked to five homicides, makes court appearance in North Royalton deaths

Jenna Kuczkowski June 15, 2017

The man charged in the death of Taylor Pifer, a 21-year-old Kent State fashion design student, made his initial appearance in Parma Municipal Court Thursday morning.George C. Brinkman Jr., 45, is charged...

Family vigil video

June 15, 2017

Run the World 5K awards scholarships to study abroad students

Mariah Helaney June 14, 2017

Students and faculty united in the Run the World 5K: Florence on June 7.This 5K is the only Kent State fundraiser with the specific intent to provide scholarships for study abroad purposes. Andrew Wyatt,...

Kent State’s official statement regarding Tyler Heintz’s death

June 14, 2017

Editor's Note: The following statement was posted to Kent State's website. Today, the Kent State University family mourns the tragic loss of one of our student-athletes, freshman football player Tyler...

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