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Kent State University Library on Kent campus. 

Kent State University Library: What to expect from the tallest building in Portage County this fall

Ciana WhiteReporter July 2, 2020

The University Library is a staple on Kent State’s main campus. With the coronavirus pandemic still leering over our heads, some places are still closed. However, the library will be reopening for the...

Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested on July 2, 2020 in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime associate, has been charged with enticement of minors

(CNN) -- Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime girlfriend and alleged accomplice of accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday morning and charged by New York federal prosecutors with six...

Fauci and Redfield

Coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci (right), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield (left) and other top government health officials will testify before a Senate...

Coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci (right), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield (left) and other top government health officials will testify before a Senate Committee on June 30, 2020 on the latest efforts by the US government to contain the pandemic.

Fauci warns Congress that new US coronavirus cases could rise to 100,000 a day

(CNN) -- Coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci issued a stark warning on Tuesday to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, telling them he wouldn't be surprised if the US sees new cases of coronavirus...

Christopher Columbus statue removed from Columbus City Hall July 1. 

Ohio capital removes statue of namesake Christopher Columbus

AP July 1, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio capital named for Christopher Columbus removed a large statue of him outside its city hall on Wednesday, taking down what the mayor described as a symbol of divisiveness...

Ohio county reports 1-year spike in fatal drug overdoses

The Columbus Dispatch July 1, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Overdose deaths in the county that includes Ohio's capital city jumped significantly the first three months of the year compared to last year, a coroner reported Wednesday.Overdoses...

Russians went to the polls on July 1, 2020 to cast ballots in a nationwide referendum on constitutional amendments.The vote paves the way for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has ruled for two decades, to remain in power until 2036.

Russian voters overwhelmingly back a ploy by President Vladimir Putin to rule until 2036

(CNN) -- President Vladimir Putin has won a resounding victory in his bid to stay in power until the middle of the next decade, as Russians voted overwhelmingly to endorse the country's political status...

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Assessing COVID-19 risk levels: Campus activities ranked from low to high risk

Kelsey Paulus, reporter July 1, 2020

As the fall semester approaches, worries have increased regarding the return to campus and what will be the safest approach to do so. Everyday activities, along with social events, will be affected by...

4 Toledo City Council members in custody amid bribery probe

AP June 30, 2020

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Four Toledo City Council members and a private attorney were accused Tuesday of taking part in a bribery and extortion scheme that encouraged soliciting and/or accepting cash and...

Flashes forge ahead: Interim provost, vice president for enrollment management answer fall semester questions in Facebook live event

Ciana WhiteReporter June 30, 2020

Kent State students will receive an email later today about what their class schedule will look like for the fall semester. This email will include detailed information about whether classes are remote,...

Dance professor organizes public event to commemorate, recognize Black women

Troy PiersonReporter June 29, 2020

Live jazz music filled the air at Dan Smith Community Park in downtown Kent on Saturday, a somewhat irregular sight given the cancelation of many public events throughout the local area. But for this particular...

Erin Dotson, a manager at Jerzee's in Canton. 

Pro Football Hall of Fame festivities canceled for first time in over 50 years

Nicole Harness, reporter June 29, 2020

The Hall of Fame festivities have taken place in Canton for over 50 years with only two cancelations of the event ever — until now.The canceled festivities include: the Hall of Fame parade, the enshrinement...