![Karry Stanton serves a group of customers at the Pufferbelly on downtown Kents Franklin Avenue on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2fc7ca142d250f50f34f4ec955c01f1b-900x456.jpg)
Pufferbelly to close after New Year’s Eve
Benjamin VanHoose
• December 30, 2016
![Customers eat and drink inside downtown Kents new Franklin Hotel Bar on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016. Aside from booths, tables and a bar, the establishment also has a lounge area, complete with armchairs placed around an artificial fireplace.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/0d478411e1ce318b91d5d6483bb01230-900x567.jpg)
Franklin Hotel Bar aims to add new vibe to Kent bar scene
Benjamin VanHoose
• December 29, 2016
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