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13th District delegate to attend RNC

Stephen Means July 13, 2016

District-level delegate Sarah Brown is set to attend the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland from July 18-21. Brown is one of the 66 Ohio delegates pledged to support John Kasich, though...

Spectators take photos as members of Kent State's architectural department break ground on the new police station on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

Community gathers for groundbreaking of new Kent Police Station

Devon Sherepita July 13, 2016

Members of the Kent community gathered at the end of College Avenue to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new police station Tuesday. Kent City Police, city council members and local residents witnessed...

Dr. Ratchneewan Ross, associate dean of Kent State’s Ph.D. program and director of international initiatives at the university’s College of Nursing has been selected to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. 

American Academy of Nursing to induct KSU professor

Alex Delaney-Gesing July 10, 2016

Prior to launching an international career in the healthcare field, Ratchneewan Ross had her sights set on pursuing engineering.“My parents—who knew me better than myself—were the ones who persuaded...

Four Local Import Grocery Stores You Need to Check Out

Rich Egnot July 10, 2016

LeGuo Asian MarketLocated in the Plaza Shopping Center near Kent Plaza Theaters, this narrow store carries a variety of imported goods from around Asia ranging from frozen vegetables and various spices...

Jeff Ingram and Audrey Henry at the "Those Damn Dames" art gallery ope​​ning on Friday, July 8, 2016. Henry is the artist behind the art gallery which was helped made possible by the Standing Rock Cultural Art, a nonprofit organization where Ingram is the executive director.

Local artist unveils new gallery in downtown Kent

Angelo Angel July 9, 2016

In a small but cozy art suite in downtown Kent on Friday, Audrey Henry entertained guests at the opening of her art gallery titled “Those Damn Dames.”The event—held at The North Water Street Gallery—was...

Wiener dog picnic 4

Jenna Kuczkowski July 9, 2016

Owner Susan McCutcheon and Piddler, also known as Prince, dresses up as the star to compete in the costume contest at the annual Northeast Ohio Dachshund Picnic, where he would later win best male.

Wiener dog picnic 2

Jenna Kuczkowski July 9, 2016

Daisy and owner Megan Blake celebrate winning the best female category of the costume contest at the annual Northeast Ohio Dachshund Picnic on Saturday, July 9, 2016. 

Dorothy, also known as "Le-Bone James" dresses up as a "Cava-Weenie" for the picnic's costume contest.  

Wieners take all at Northeast Ohio Dachshund Picnic

Jenna Kuczkowski July 9, 2016

With tiny tails, short legs and long bodies, well over 300 dachshunds of all shapes, sizes and colors gathered in Plum Creek Park Saturday afternoon to celebrate the Northeast Ohio Dachshund Picnic.Since...

CCI students embark on trip to China

Natalie Bittel July 9, 2016

Nineteen students from Kent State University, 17 from the College of Communication and Information and two from the College of Arts and Sciences, are exploring Chengdu, China for two weeks as part of a...

The Stone Tavern on East Main Street in downtown Kent closed business on Tuesday. 

Stone Tavern closes its doors

Rich Egnot July 8, 2016

The Stone Tavern has officially closed, bringing an end to almost six years of live music, art and comedy at the East Main Street venue. The closure was reflected on Yelp as of Tuesday.Only days before...

City council members discuss the resolution to designate the Davey Tree building as a historic property during Wednesday's meeting. 

City Council approves collaboration with Rootstown, historical designation for Davey Tree

Devon Sherepita July 8, 2016

The Kent City Council passed a number of resolutions Wednesday night that could mean improvements for the city’s economic and historical status.Kent’s further involvement in Joint Economic Development...

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An unconventional convention: Cleveland prepares to host general election kickoff amid controversy

Alex Delaney-Gesing July 6, 2016

With this election year’s Republican National Convention in Cleveland, the political landscape is hitting closer to home than usual and has its host city bracing for an already unconventional, history-making...

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