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‘We were abandoned:’ East Palestine residents remain frustrated 1 year after toxic train derailment

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter February 5, 2024

On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in a small Ohio village just west of the Pennsylvania border. One year later, East Palestine residents are still feeling its...

Akron nonprofit turns Metro bus into ‘caravan of love’

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter November 14, 2023

An old metro bus is getting a new life thanks to an Akron non-profit organization.  Forever R Children volunteers to feed hungry children and families in Summit County. One day when they were giving...

Waterloo Local School district asks voters for support with renewal levy

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter October 19, 2023

Waterloo Local School district is asking voters for support this November, with a 4.39 mill renewal levy on the ballot. If the levy fails, the district would lose almost one million dollars in operating...

Colin with his younger brother, Aiden Pho.

Family of student killed in hit-skip crash speak out before jury trial

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter May 16, 2023

Jonathan Pho can’t drive past the Dairy Queen without thinking of him. He can’t take his younger son, Aiden, to school without thinking of him. He can’t watch the news or see the number 22 without...

New medical marijuana dispensary to help patients find their complete happiness 

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter April 20, 2023

A new medical marijuana dispensary, Bliss Ohio, is set to open in Kent next week. Located on East Main Street, Bliss will dispense products like cannabis flower, vapes and edibles to those with medical...

Women’s Center facilitates “Gender Equity Today” to spread awareness on educational disparities in women

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter March 23, 2023

As Women's History Month comes to a close, the Women's Center facilitated a peer discussion called "Gender Equity Today." The conversation included topics like feminism, women in politics and other social...

SDS continues to advocate for emergency contraceptive vending machines

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter March 16, 2023

A new vending machine would be the first of its kind in Ohio. It does not sell chips or drinks, but emergency contraceptives. The proposed machine would be at Miami University. A Miami University spokesperson...

Portage County Sheriff’s Department experiences delays in body and dash cameras

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter March 2, 2023

The Portage County Sheriff's Department's new body and dash cameras will soon be in operation. The department has had the equipment since November, but there has been a delay in getting everything up...

Man arraigned after fatal scooter crash killed Kent State student

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter February 23, 2023

Timothy Brind Jr., 19, turned himself in Thursday afternoon and was arraigned after he was charged for a hit-skip crash that happened in August 2022. The crash was at the intersection of Route 261...

Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency visits East Palestine following train derailment

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter February 16, 2023

Michael Regan, administrator of the U.S. environmental protection agency, visited East Palestine, Ohio, Thursday to give an assessment of response efforts after a train holding toxic chemicals derailed...

2 on the Town: Kent’s Valentine’s Day staples

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter February 13, 2023

Valentine's Day is here and whether you're looking for the perfect last-minute gift, or a place to grab a bite to eat, downtown Kent is sure to have the place for you. TV2 reporter Alexandria Manthey went...

New plant market to flourish in downtown Kent

Alexandria Manthey October 31, 2022

The Flourish Plant Market opened in downtown Kent on the corner of S. Water St. and E. Main St. on Saturday, October 29. TV2 reporter Alexandria Manthey analyzes the post-pandemic economy and opportunities...

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