![Republican Rep. Jena Powell is the representative in the Ohio House of Representatives who reintroduced the bill focused on trans student athletics.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5711dd00e991fe58795c13414a21281b.jpg)
Proposed Ohio bill would prevent transgender athletes from playing on school sports teams
Ian Jameson Reporter
• April 18, 2021
![Tricia Knoles is the KSU Police Department community resource officer.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/6341a8a2441e255915c175c43e2e783a.jpg)
Proposed bill introduces penalties for false 911 calls
Ian Jameson Reporter
• March 17, 2021
![Map of the path taken for the Black Squirrel 5k.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/84100c253bb906186041b406031734be-598x900.png)
Kent State Recreational Services to host annual Black Squirrel 5k virtually
Kenzie Johnston Reporter
• March 9, 2021
![We had a great time at Dads birthday dinner at Parassons last week in Stow.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/102393d188e3d2eb9ed57dcbd77383f0-1-900x675.jpg)
One Step At A Time: Happy Birthday Dad
Michael Reiner
• October 12, 2019
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A terrible tax bill just in time for the holidays
Madison Newingham
• December 15, 2017
Our View: Keep concealed carry at a minimum
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What the frack?! Ballot issue divides activists, city leaders
Matthew Merchant
• September 24, 2014
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