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Kent State discusses hazing on campus after BG fatal hazing allegations

Kent State discusses hazing on campus after BG fatal hazing allegations

Gianna DaPra, TV2 Reporter March 10, 2021

The university presidents across the state met with Governor DeWine Tuesday morning in efforts to discuss the issue of hazing in the state after a Bowling Green fraternity member dies from allegedly being...

University Hospitals opens new market addressing food insecurity in Portage

Jenna Borthwick, TV2 Reporter March 5, 2021

University Hospitals Portage Medical Center opened a new Food For Life market to address food insecurity in the county and bring more food into people’s homes. Food insecurity is when there is not enough...

Kent State announces plans for fall 2021 semester

Elias Shingleton Digital Content Producer February 25, 2021

Kent State announced it will conduct more in-person classes and activities in the fall 2021 semester amid continuing protocols to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.According to a letter from the Office...

Catalytic converter thieves strike throughout Kent State

Melissa Meyers TV2 Reporter February 22, 2021

Over the weekend Kent State University sent out an advisory warning students that catalytic converters are being stolen from vehicles on and off campus.“So far on campus within the past few days we’ve...

How to keep your car in check during winter months

Jenna Borthwick, TV2 Reporter February 18, 2021

It’s the time of the year where taking care of your car should be a priority, but it’s something we often forget. But forgetting can lead to costly repairs and a trip to the maintenance shop. (Who...

Kent State waives standardized testing requirements

Kent State’s Faculty Senate voted to waive standardized testing requirements for future Kent State applicants at their Monday, Feb. 8 meeting. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the university paused...

KSU snowball fight aftermath: 400 students, 2 police officers and many viral videos

Gianna DaPra, TV2 Reporter February 16, 2021

Hundreds of kids gathered outside Taylor hall for a snowball fight on Feb. 15, but when police showed up, the students weren’t shy of running up the biggest and even iciest hills on Kent State's campus.With...

Valentines Day Specials Downtown Kent

Valentine’s Day specials in downtown Kent

Gianna DaPra TV2 Reporter February 10, 2021

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Many businesses in Downtown Kent are offering heartfelt specials for the holiday. Some of the restaurants might even take a pizza your heart. Our reporter Gianna...

Construction on the corner of Lincoln and E. Main St. at the old Wendy's location. 

Wendy’s on Lincoln and E. Main St. under renovation

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter February 3, 2021

Construction on the corner of Lincoln and E. Main St. has been going on for the past few weeks. The old Wendy’s building is going through reconstruction. The new drive thru will be more accessible to...

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Portage County prepares to distribute COVID-19 vaccine

Gianna DaPra, TV2 reporter January 26, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccines have been getting distributed across the state, Portage county and the city of Kent preparing more ways to get them out as well.Ohio has just entered into tier 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine...

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