If you ever ate a meal and didn’t get sick, you can thank a health inspector. Justin Smith, the chief sanitarian for the City of Kent’s Health Department and acting environmental health director,...

Michael Lewis, an administrative lieutenant and public information officer for the Kent City Police Department, discussed the current crime trends in Kent and the measures police are taking to address...

On Jan. 22, 2024, Kent appointed James Samels as the city’s new fire chief.  With 27 years of service in the Kent Fire Department, his experience played a big role in his appointment. Samels succeeded...

Anticipation for the election is here, as polls will open on Tuesday, March 19 for the primaries across Ohio.  In an effort to raise awareness and advocate for voting in the primaries and beyond, organizations...

After years of planning, Kent City officials said the new city hall will open this summer. Previously, Kent never had a building for official duties, said Melanie Baker, the public service director...

The new year started on a positive note for residents of Brimfield as the township opened a new library branch at 4286 Kelso Drive after a thirteen-year wait. In 2011, Brimfield's old library closed...