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KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

Kent State’s environmental studies major is growing

Aaron Cousin, Reporter May 8, 2023

Kent State University’s environmental studies major is growing by adding new courses and accepting more students interested in the field. The major has expanded since its creation in 2017, said Director...

The Portage Hike & Bike Trail spans 13 miles along the Cuyahoga River and provides a place for trail goers to hike, bike, or canoe. Photo taken April 10, 2023.

How Portage parks are maintained, prepare for spring

Aaron Cousin, Reporter April 10, 2023

From brisk and icy snowstorms one day to bright and sunny skies the next, Portage Park District has its hands full trying to maintain the parks year-round.  "Anybody that lives in Ohio probably understands...

The Kent Historical Society & Museum features a recreation of an old-fashioned children’s room.

Kent Historical Society & Museum to reopen

Aaron Cousin, Reporter March 2, 2023

The Kent Historical Society and Museum will reopen to the public Friday after closing for the winter. The museum preserves artifacts from the city of Kent. Historical objects ranging from Freemason...

North Water Brewing Company is located at 101 Crain Ave in Kent, Ohio. North Water Brewing Company opened in 2020 during the pandemic.

DORA remains successful in Kent, benefitting bars and restaurants

Aaron Cousin, Reporter February 27, 2023

In 2020, the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, DORA, went live in Kent. DORA is a statewide program implemented locally by Main Street Kent. It allows alcohol to be sold from participating businesses...

The Exchange, located at 407 E Main Street in downtown Kent. Photo taken on Feb. 14, 2023.

Downtown Kent businesses share difficulties of bad winter weather

Aaron Cousin, Reporter February 16, 2023

Cold weather, icy roads and snow storms are challenges for Northeast Ohioans, and for businesses in downtown Kent, these challenges are no different. Ben Miller, assistant store manager at entertainment...

The Kent Plaza Theaters is a local movie theater located at 140 Cherry St. in Kent.

MovieScoop Kent Plaza Cinemas adjusts business strategy to endure COVID-19 pandemic

Aaron Cousin, Reporter February 7, 2023

When the COVID-19 pandemic closed businesses down in 2020, over 70 films pushed their release dates. This caused MovieScoop Kent Plaza Cinemas, a movie theater in University Plaza in Kent, to adapt...

The front of the Kent Natural Foods store found in downtown Kent, taken on Jan. 31, 2023.

Kent Natural Foods brings a “small town feel” to the community

Aaron Cousin, Reporter February 5, 2023

Kent Natural Foods, a small co-op food business since 1971, values eco-friendly products, healthy food and a home feel experience in downtown Kent. “It's an honor to be part of a community that wants...