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Voters wait in line to check into the Kent United Church of Christ polling station Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

State and local results for 2017 election

Jenna Kuczkowski November 8, 2017

This year’s election determined some controversial state and local issues in addition to seeing new representatives into office. Below are the final unofficial election results for the 2017 General Election....

Claudia Amrhein, the general manager of PARTA, poses for a portrait on Monday, Aug. 27, 2017.

PARTA invests in natural gas for Portage County

Jenna Kuczkowski August 30, 2017

In its effort to become an “all in one” compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle hub, PARTA has plans to build a natural gas fueling station in Kent with part of their nearly $2.2 million grant through...

A day in the life of a service dog in training NEW HEADLINE

Jenna Kuczkowski August 30, 2017

 4 Paws for Ability is a program that trains service dogs and our step in the process is to foster and socialize them and then they get placed with a child with disabilities or a veteran if they pass...

The School of Nursing graduating students walk to their seats at the 2016 Summer Commencement in the MAC Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Kent State summer commencement set for Aug. 19

Jenna Kuczkowski August 18, 2017

Kent State’s 2017 summer commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).The university will confer 1,422 degrees which include...

Fall

Kent State extends Thanksgiving break

Jenna Kuczkowski August 11, 2017

In a faculty email, Melody Tankersley, senior associate provost and the dean of graduate studies, announced Kent State will not be holding classes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving break.In the past classes...

Local band A Sense of Purpose performs at Euro Gyro in downtown Kent on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

The Sounds of Kent: Finding the best live music in town

Jenna Kuczkowski August 7, 2017

When music apps just aren't cutting it, music lovers of all genres can enjoy a wide selection of live music in Kent, many within walking distance of campus. Enjoy a drink and some bar food while discovering...

Participants gather at the starting line in preparation for the Potterfest 5k on July 28. 

Harry Potter fans join first-ever Potterfest 5k Race

Jenna Kuczkowski July 29, 2017

Friday night, 500 runners lined up under the Kent State arch next to downtown Kent in preparation for the first-ever Potterfest 5k race.Some came ready in athletic apparel to take on the three-and-a-half...

Warped 1

Jenna Kuczkowski July 27, 2017

Chris Kolesar (right) of Macedonia stands with his two friends at the front barricade waiting for Neck Deep to take the stage during the Cuyahoga Falls stop on the Vans Warped Tour on July 18, 2017. “My...

Andy Black performs at the Cuyahoga Falls date during the Vans Warped Tour on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

The World of Warped

Jenna Kuczkowski July 27, 2017

Thousands of music fans from all over Northeastern Ohio came out to Blossom Music Center for the annual Vans Warped Tour stop this year.The Cuyahoga Falls date is one of two Ohio show dates featuring nearly...

MGK poses for an AP reporter on the red carpet at the APMA's Monday, July 17, 2017.

APMAs bring night packed with live music to Cleveland

Jenna Kuczkowski July 18, 2017

2017 APMA Winners:Best VocalistLynn Gunn, PRVISBest GuitaristJordan Buckley, Every Time I DieBest Hard Rock BandThe Pretty RecklessInfluencer AwardJohn FeldmannBest New Artist VideoWith Confidence for...

Sleep On It perform on stage outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 16, 2017, during the APMA Fan Day celebration.

APMA Fan Day celebrates music lovers

Jenna Kuczkowski July 17, 2017

The Alternative Press Music Awards Fan Day Sunday brought a small festival to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame plaza in Cleveland, with performances on an outdoor stage and a discussion panel on the indoor...

Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach performs with Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive during Papa Roach’s set at the APMAs on Monday, July 18, 2016. 

Alternative music scene to invade Cleveland

Jenna Kuczkowski July 11, 2017

Every summer the cleveland area experiences a surge of concerts, and the Alternative Press Music Awards and Vans Warped Tour are no exception. Both bring music enthusiasts of all ages together in big...

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