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Terrie Nielsen, deputy director of Portage County Board of Elections.

Deputy director of the Portage County Board of Elections discusses mail-in voting

Chris Ramos, assigning editor October 6, 2020

Much of public life has been altered by the coronavirus pandemic and exercising the right to vote is no exception. With the general election less than two months away, voters are increasingly relying on...

Headshot of Kathleen Clyde, Portage County Commissioner.

The differences between voting procedures

Becca Sagaris Reporter October 6, 2020

Kathleen Clyde started her position as a Portage County commissioner, which is the lead position in the county on the elected side, in Dec. 2018. She oversees county operations that fall under the commissioners.Before...

Iris Meltzer headshot provided by Iris Meltzer.

Voter suppression: Who can’t vote?

Madisyn Woodring October 6, 2020

As the 2020 election approaches, Americans are encouraged to vote in order to voice their opinion on current issues. Yet, millions of Americans across the country are having their vote suppressed.Voter...

Headshot of Jane Preston Rose, the 14th president of the League of Women Voters. (Courtesy of Jane Rose).

What to expect at the polls this upcoming election

Becca Sagaris Reporter October 6, 2020

Whether this is your first election or not, there are many things those planning on voting or working in-person at the polls on Election Day will need to know for this upcoming election.“First of all,...

Tara Smith, professor of epidemiology at Kent State.

COVID-19 on Election Day: Staying safe at the polls

Maria McGinnis, features editor October 6, 2020

As Nov. 3 approaches and COVID-19 remains a concern, Ohioans opting to vote in person can expect a different experience at the polls this election. In collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control...

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Kent State announces partnership with CVS Health to provide free COVID-19 testing

Troy Pierson Reporter October 6, 2020

In an email sent by Interim Associate Provost Manfred van Dulmen this morning, Kent State announced a partnership with CVS Health to provide free COVID-19 testing for students, staff and faculty starting...

Exterior of The Pub in Kent on Franklin Avenue

October 5, 2020

The Pub in Kent on Franklin Avenue was referred for investigation after being found out of compliance during its last seven COVID-19 check-ins. Failure to enforce masks and overcrowding in the inside bar...

Exterior of The Zephyr Pub on West Main Street

October 5, 2020

The following bars deserve a shout out for being in consistent compliance with regulations, said Justin Smith, Kent City Health Department chief sanitarian.The Zephyr PubThe Zephyr’s facility has multiple...

Exterior of Dominick’s on Franklin Avenue

October 5, 2020

The pandemic is not just hurting restaurants’ bottom lines — it is causing restaurants to implement additional services and hire additional staff, Smith said. He hopes giving restaurants a public pat...

Exterior of Water Street Tavern on South Water Street

October 5, 2020

Water Street Tavern“Water Street is doing the same thing [as The Zephyr],” in terms of having a good plan and taking a head count, Smith said. “It’s not a free-for-all. They have a sit-down service,...

Exterior of The Loft on West Main Street in Kent

Lyndsey Brennan October 5, 2020

Dominick’s and The LoftThe Loft on West Main Street and Dominick's, just around the corner on Franklin Avenue, both hired a manager tasked with being knowledgeable of the Dine Safe Ohio order. Throughout...

Nike Run Club

Staying fit in college during the pandemic and winter months

Megan Medfisch Health and Fitness reporter October 5, 2020

With winter approaching and an expected increase in COVID-19 cases, students can stay healthy from home through campus virtual services and online applications.While health precautions are taken in gyms,...

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