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Search for missing man continues after fatal accident in Cuyahoga River

Search for missing man continues after fatal accident in Cuyahoga River

Anthony Leonardi, News Director June 24, 2025

Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department continues to search for a man who was overturned in an inflatable inner tube into the rapids near Gorge Metro Parks Saturday night. Multiple reports were made to the Summit...

Kent Fire Department rescues over 50 people, 8 dogs from Cuyahoga River

Kent Fire Department rescues over 50 people, 8 dogs from Cuyahoga River

John Engoglia, Reporter June 23, 2025

A total of 51 people, including kids, and eight dogs were rescued out of the Cuyahoga River on Sunday after kayakers and rafters struggled against the fast-moving water, according to the Kent Fire Department.  The...

Last Exit hosted a book signing by the author Kenneth Strange on June 21, 2025.

Ken Strange honors former Kent resident at book signing

Adriana Gasiewski, Digital Content Manager June 23, 2025

The sun shone through the windows of Last Exit Books and Coffeehouse as a small crowd gathered to listen and laugh with author Ken Strange during his book signing on June 21. In 2022, Strange and his...

Kent Mainstreet hosts Putt Around Town in support of the Ben Curtis Foundation.

Putt Around Downtown raises money ‘fore’ charity

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 22, 2025

Downtown Kent looked different than normal on June 21, with 18 themed putt-putt holes popping up outside and around local businesses. The themed holes represented the 18 participating businesses as...

The National Weather Service anticipates the northeast and other eastern regions to experience high temperatures in the upcoming six to 10 days.

Heat wave expected to cross Portage County, other Midwest regions

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 21, 2025

As Portage County and other parts of the Midwest recover from storm warnings, a heat wave is expected to hit the region starting on June 21. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch...

In between rain showers on Thursday June 19, 2025, twigs and leaves accumulated on the sidewalks nearby the rock and gazebo.

Portage County sees two storm warnings ahead of tornado season

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 19, 2025

Kent State students received messages from KSU Alert of a tornado warning at 6:06 p.m. in effect until 6:45 p.m. on June 18. The university’s alert system issued a second warning at 9:30 p.m. lasting...

LaDarrius Steele and one of his students, Chelsea Steele, an upcoming senior high school student, with the TRIO Upward Bound program.

Kent State celebrates Juneteenth Jubilee

Claire Duber, Reporter June 19, 2025

Kent State celebrated its fourth Juneteenth Jubilee event with local vendors, live performances, food and music from DJ Smoov Wednesday on the Student Green.  Put together by the Division of People,...

Mary Kay Cabot honored for career in sports journalism

Mary Kay Cabot honored for career in sports journalism

Rachel McKean, Reporter June 18, 2025

When Mary Kay Cabot began covering the Cleveland Browns in 1991, she was one of the only women in the locker room. Now, over 30 years later, not only is she still there, but she’s thriving. The Kent...

During the Kent Pride Market, attendees shopped at locally owned LGTBQ+ businesses on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Claire Duber).

Small businesses celebrate Pride in Kent: Inside the annual Pride Market

Claire Duber, Reporter June 16, 2025

Justine Gallo and Nicole Joseph brought pride to Acorn Alley, transforming the area into a vibrant celebration of pride and community.  As owner of Sun in Leo, located inside Acorn Alley, and organizer...

Jackie Hughes (far left), Daniel Fladung (far right) and Kent State President Todd Diacon (center) with the winning looks and their designers from the "Dalí Beyond Time" exhibit.

‘Dali Beyond Time’ stitches fashion and mental health together

Savannah Carroll, Reporter June 16, 2025

In a collaboration blending art, fashion and mental health awareness, Kent State University’s School of Fashion has partnered with the Peg’s Foundation to present "Dalí Beyond Time," an exhibit featuring...

The No Kings organization plans for over 1,800 rallies, with around 40 expected demonstrations in Ohio, to occur in response to President Trump's military parade on Saturday, June 14.

‘Let him have his day, the rest of the country will have our day’: Kent prepares for No Kings protest

Savana Capp and Adriana Gasiewski June 13, 2025

Across the country, over 1,800 rallies, with around 40 expected demonstrations in Ohio, are planned in response to President Trump's military parade on Saturday.  The parade is set to honor the Army’s...

May 4 exhibit at the Kent Historical Society.

A chance to reminisce on local history: Kent Historical Society’s community value

John Engoglia, Reporter June 9, 2025

The Kent Historical Society and Museum is more than just a resource and reference center, it's a place to explore the vibrant and distinguished history of the city of Kent. Located at 237 E. Main St.,...

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