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Kent State art professor digs up fame as “The Mushroom Hunter”

Adam Cook July 6, 2016

Don King is uncovering a world underfoot that many of us overlook; He is the Mushroom Hunter.An adjunct faculty professor in the Art Department at Kent State, King has kept an eye out for mushrooms since...

Lauer earns 2016 Pitcher of the Year title

Stephen Means July 5, 2016

Former Kent State baseball player Eric Lauer was recently named the 2016 Pitcher of the Year by the National College Baseball Hall of Fame. Lauer, who was selected 25th in the MLB draft last month by...

“Those Damn Dames” exhibit opening Friday

Angelo Angel July 5, 2016

Those Damn Dames, an upcoming art show presented by the Standing Rock Culture Arts, will be hosted at the North Water Street Gallery on Friday.The event is the opening reception where patrons can observe...

Attendees of the 21st annual Heritage Festival crowd North Water Street on Saturday, July 2, 2016. 

Downtown Kent holds 21st annual Heritage Festival

Cameron Gorman July 3, 2016

During the summer, Kent is home to an assortment of community events. None, however, draw a larger crowd than the annual Heritage Festival.For years, the festival has lined the streets—filled with up...

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KSU appoints interim dean of Columbiana County campuses

Alex Delaney-Gesing July 1, 2016

Long-time Kent State faculty member David Dees has been appointed as interim dean and chief administrative officer of the university’s Columbiana County campuses.Effective Friday, Dees takes over for...

(NEEDS ALOT OF WORK) Rugby club team eyes varsity recognition

Aaron Tadian July 1, 2016

With its rising popularity in the United States the Kent State rugby club to hopes to be recognized as a varsity sport in the near future.There are different types of club sports, ones that are competitive...

Issues vary in importance to voters based on generational values

Angelo Angel June 30, 2016

Even with two clear major candidates set to battle it out on the ballot this November, the general public remains fiercely divided over an election filled with strong opinions.  Both former Secretary...

Police and investigators on the scene at the Ryan Place apartment complex on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, following the shooting death of a Kent State freshman. The fourth suspect in the homicide, 17-year-old Anton Planicka, has pleaded not guilty to six felony charges.

Fourth KSU homicide suspect pleads not guilty

Alex Delaney-Gesing June 30, 2016

The fourth suspect in the Feb. 7 homicide of a Kent State freshman entered a plea of not guilty earlier this week to six first-degree felonies.Medina resident Anton Planicka, 17, appeared in front Judge...

STEPHEN’S GOAL-SETTING CAVS BLURB: AKA: “A CURSE FINALLY LIFTED”

The Kent Stater staff June 29, 2016

After a 52-year drought in Cleveland sports, the Cavaliers brought back a reason for the city to celebrate: an NBA Championship.Cleveland came back from 3-1 deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors in...

Annual Kent Heritage Festival expecting record turnout

Rich Egnot June 29, 2016

Saturday, July 2 will mark the return of Kent’s annual Heritage Festival. In its 21st year, the all-day (9 am until 11 p.m.) festival will include live music, a fireworks display, a car show, food booths,...

Attendees of last year's Kent Heritage Festival enjoy the attractions in the downtown area on July 4, 2015. This year's festival will run on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Kent Heritage Festival plans for record turnout Saturday

Cameron Gorman June 29, 2016

This Saturday, Kent will host its largest community event of the year—the annual Heritage Festival.This year marks the 21st year of the festival, in which vendors, entertainers and other community interest...

The wall of hot sauce at Dr. V & G’s Sauce Shack in downtown Kent’s Acorn Alley on Sunday, June 26, 2016.

Dr. V & G’s Sauce Shack adds flavor to downtown Kent.

Cameron Gorman June 28, 2016

Dr. V & G’s Sauce Shack in Acorn Alley adds a bit of spice to downtown Kent.The shop, which carries a range of hot sauces, opened in April under the ownership of Kent State professorsAnthony Vander...

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