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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Meggi and Bryan Kranek pose with their children, McKenna and Clayton, at a fundraiser for McKenna this summer.

Ohio toddler battles rare cancer, mother’s intuition lead to diagnosis

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor • September 17, 2024

Two-year-old McKenna Kranek, from Chagrin Falls, received a diagnosis of Pleuropulmonary Blastoma on April 16, and her story serves as a reminder for parents to advocate for their children. McKenna...

Coach Zack Nowack talks with the Kent State D3 Ice Hockey team at the Kent State Ice Arena. Sept. 19, 2019. 

KSU, local hockey teams struggle with ice arena closure

Sean Blevins Sports reporter • October 22, 2020

The closing of the Kent State Ice Arena has left Kent State University and other hockey and figure skating teams in limbo. The facility was closed indefinitely Sept. 25 as part of the university’s plan...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine passed an executive order Jan. 22 to reinstate funding after pandemic cuts.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive ahead of Trump visit

AP • August 6, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested positive for the coronavirus just ahead of a planned meeting with President Donald Trump.The Republican governor's office said Thursday that he took...