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David Stover, a resident of Tallmadge, holds his Issue 21 sign out to the passing traffic on E. Main with other demonstrators from the Global Frackdown rally Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Issue 2, on the Nov. 4 ballot, could create a community bill of rights for the city of Kent that would allow the community to have more of a say in the creation and location of fracking and drilling.

Local fracking ban, bill of rights opposition forms in Kent

Matthew Merchant October 29, 2014

Issue 21 on the Nov. 4 ballot is an amendment to the city charter, which, if passed, would guarantee Kent residents legal rights to clean air, pure water, local community self-government, freedom from...

Bartender Chelsea Gehring makes a drink at the The Dusty Armadillo in Rootstown, Ohio on Oct. 29, 2014.

Sunday liquor licenses up for vote

Carley Hull October 29, 2014

The Dusty Armadillo, Chuggers Bar & Grille and Haylett & Sons Corner Store in Portage County may be able to sell liquor on Sundays.                         The three businesses...

Courtney Caldwell, adult reference librarian at the Aurora Memorial Library, said if the Issue 15, a new tax levy for the Portage County District Library, passes, it can help the library buy new materials and offer more e-media and downloadable content for its users.

Portage County District Library wants to expand services with levy proposal

Alicia Balog October 29, 2014

The Portage County District library plans to offer increased services at its five branches and its outreach program if its 1 mill, 10-year tax levy passes on the Nov. 4 ballot.“We would absolutely be...

Issue 17

Issue 17 looks to bolster funds for foster care services to investigate child neglect

Terrell Johnson October 29, 2014

With about 80 percent of children removed from their homes due to substance abuse problems, Portage County Children Services is asking for more money to fund its childcare programs with Issue 17 on the...

Three models pose for the crowd at the third annual “Condom Couture” fashion show Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014.

‘Condom’ Couture is more than fashion

Joy TaMar Moorer October 28, 2014

How many condoms does it take to dress a model? That isn’t a question one would normally ask when thinking about clothing or a fashion show, but it was answered nonetheless during the show hosted by...

The Purge: Anarchy

Kelsey’s: ‘The Purge: Anarchy’

Kelsey Husnick October 28, 2014

I wouldn’t normally be in support of full-blown, legal murder, but this movie might make me think twice about it. In the first movie, “The Purge,” a new installation of government creates a holiday...

Get Down Bandits

Americana guitar slinger and friends take on Akron music scene

Mark Oprea October 28, 2014

Duane Mark is an outlaw, and so are his Bandits.With just an acoustic guitar and his “whiskey rasp,” Mark is touring the U.S. with his Get Down Bandits, a ragtag group of volunteering guitarists, banjoists...

A municiple worker for the city of Kent hangs a wreath over the intersection of E Main St. and N Depeyster St on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014.

Visual Kent

Jacob Byk October 28, 2014

It always seems like when one holiday ends, the advertisement for another begins. Christmas decorations have started popping up in downtown Kent, under an opaque sky. I generally (like most people, it...

DIY Costumes

Students break away from the norm, make DIY costumes

Cheyenne Perry October 28, 2014

Many students donned Halloween costumes for a night out in Kent last weekend, and some are preparing to dress up again for the actual holiday. For students who want to stand out, buying a pre-packaged...

Pioneer Cemetery on Stow Road is one of the oldest cemeteries in Kent.

Kent cemeteries hold city’s history

Katherine Schaeffer October 28, 2014

Since its founding in 1805, generations of colorful characters have called the City of Kent home. While some left tangible legacies, marking city streets and buildings with their names, others left behind...

Kent State Stark honors departed friends through hour of remembrance

Nathan Havenner October 28, 2014

More than 20 people gathered at the Fireplace Lounge in the Campus Center at Kent State’s Stark campus Tuesday, Oct. 28 to remember the lives of four members of the Kent State Stark community who died...

The Kent Stater Flu shot vaccinations were given on the second floor of the Kent State library during the flu clinic event hosted by Kent State nursing students Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014.

Honors students help with flu clinic to increase vaccinations

Samantha Ickes October 28, 2014

An honors public health course assisted with the flu clinic Tuesday, Oct. 28 to raise awareness of the flu virus and vaccinate as many community members as possible.University Health Services and Chris...