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Portage County under flash flood warning

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing editor August 3, 2024

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a flash flood warning in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, for central Portage County as heavy rain continues in the area. The NWS also said...

Cookie samples at the Crumbl Cookie VIP open house, located at 1274 State Route Ohio 303 in the Streetsboro Crossing Shopping Center.

Crumbl Cookies comes to Streetsboro

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing editor June 27, 2024

The latest sweet treat destination has landed in Streetsboro. Crumbl Cookies gave a sneak peek of its new Streetsboro location at a VIP open house Wednesday, ahead of its grand opening later in the...

Tash Hartmann shops around at the many booths at the festival.

Color fills downtown Kent during first June Pride Fest

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing editor June 9, 2024

Acorn Alley attracted Kent’s summer crowd to celebrate Pride Month by hosting Pride Fest this weekend.  While Kent typically celebrates Pride in October with Rainbow Weekend, Justine Gallo, the owner...

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Air Quality Alert issued for northeast Ohio

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing Editor May 20, 2024

The National Weather Service issued two weather alerts affecting northeast Ohio today, one being an Air Quality Alert and the other a Hazardous Weather Outlook.  The Air Quality Advisory was issued...

Downtown Kent invites community, visitors to celebrate solar eclipse

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor April 8, 2024

Food trucks lined downtown Kent’s Water Street in celebration of the solar eclipse Monday, featuring eclipse themed menu items, plenty of eclipse-approved glasses and an information booth.  Main...

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BOK ’24: Best vegan/gluten-free options (second and third place)

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor April 4, 2024

Second: Taco Tontos Vegans and vegetarians have no shortage of Mexican cuisine options at Taco Tontos, located at 123 Franklin Ave. Kevin and Emily Yohn own Kent’s Taco Tontos on Franklin Avenue,...

Grazers employees show off some of the dishes available at Grazers.

BOK ’24: Best vegan/gluten-free options (winner feature)

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor April 4, 2024

First: GRAZERS A menu designed with the goal of meeting everybody’s dietary needs can be found at GRAZERS on 123 N. Water St. Co-owners Stacey Lasher and business partner Carl Bauer began GRAZERS...

Downtown bars craft Fake Patty’s Day-inspired drinks

Downtown bars craft Fake Patty’s Day-inspired drinks

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor March 7, 2024

Downtown Kent bars will be mixing up some new, special drink creations this Fake Patty’s Day on March 9 to reel in the sea of green.  Here is what some local spots will be offering: Panini’s...

THIS OR THAT: Valentine's Day is hyped the perfect amount

THIS OR THAT: Valentine’s Day is hyped the perfect amount

KentWired Editorial Board February 14, 2024

This opinion was written by Matthew Brown, Savana Capp, Addison Foreman, Taina Rivera, Hannah Saadey, Isabella Schreck, Savana Capp, Audrey Trevarthan and Anneliese White from KentWired’s editorial board....

The greenhouse at Acorn and Evergreen Floral Studio is adorned with heart decorations on Jan. 29th, 2024.

Colors of love swarm local floral studio for Valentine’s Day

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor February 13, 2024

For Acorn and Evergreen Floral Studio in Kent, Valentine's Day is an "on-your-feet all day" kind of day. “It's a fun chaotic, and it's usually not terrible because men just want roses,” manager...

Valentine's Day Horoscopes 2024

Valentine’s Day Horoscopes 2024

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor February 8, 2024

Aries ♈️ Let the enthusiastic side of your personality shine, Aries! With Valentine’s Day approaching, you might be trying to hide your romantic side. Instead, try embracing it! You’ll...

Horoscopes: Dec. 7 - Winter Break

Horoscopes: Dec. 7 – Winter Break

Audrey Trevarthan, Assistant Digital Editor December 7, 2023

♐ Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): It’s your season, Sagittarius! Spend some time reflecting on your relationships, especially throughout the holiday season. It won’t just make your...