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Electric guitar's for sale display inside Woodsy's music store.

The Woodsy’s way: Music store in downtown Kent plays important role in local history

Chloe Cornely, Reporter May 1, 2023

Woodsy’s Music has been a staple in the Kent community for over 40 years, offering musicians and music lovers a vast array of musical instruments and accessories since 1972. The Woodsy’s team has played...

An ‘unofficial’ parents’ weekend takes over Kent

Chloe Cornely, Reporter April 25, 2023

This past weekend, parents from all over came to visit their college students for an “unofficial” parents' weekend. While the university did not officially endorse the event, it provided an opportunity...

The line went around the corner to get in to Barflyy in downtown Kent during Fake Paddy's 2023.

‘The atmosphere is great’: Kent State parties into top 10 party school in Ohio

Chloe Cornely, Reporter April 18, 2023

With rowdy music and the drinks flowing, hundreds of students grab their friends and head out to Kent State's party scene every weekend. Barstool and Niche released their lists of top party schools...

EuroGyro’s interior bar space March 14. EuroGyro is located at 107 S. Depeyster St.

Best restaurant for food delivery

Chloe Cornely, Reporter April 7, 2023

FIRST: EuroGyro EuroGyro, known for its homemade pizza dough, has been a “to-go” food stop for students since 1979.   According to EuroGyro’s website, it was created by George Istocki in Massillon....

Chocolate Walk in downtown Kent sells out

Chloe Cornely, Reporter February 12, 2023

Over 200 attendees from across Northeast Ohio participated in the Main Street Kent’s Chocolate Walk Saturday afternoon after tickets for the event sold out. More than 32 local businesses served sweet...

Main Street Kent to host Chocolate Walk Event

Chloe Cornely, Reporter February 9, 2023

Locals will travel from business to business collecting chocolate-themed treats during Main Street Kent’s Chocolate Walk on Feb. 11 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Although the event is sold out, Executive...

Tiger Rae Boutique opens in Acorn Alley

Chloe Cornely, Reporter February 6, 2023

Shoppers looking for something different in downtown Kent have a new women’s clothing boutique to visit in Acorn Alley. Rachel Turner, store manager and buyer for Tiger Rae Boutique, opened the shop...

A variety of cupcakes line display shelves at the counter inside Rocco's Cupcake Café on Feb. 4, 2023.

Rocco’s Cupcake Café hosts grand opening

Chloe Cornely, Reporter February 4, 2023

With the smell of freshly baked cupcakes and warm lattes wafting out its newly open doors, Rocco’s Cupcake Café is Kent’s newest bakery. The café had its grand opening celebration Saturday. The...

New cupcake bakery to open in downtown Kent

Chloe Cornely, Reporter February 2, 2023

A new bakery, Rocco’s Cupcake Café, is opening on South Water Street in downtown Kent Saturday. Owner and operator Michela Rocco is a Kent State University alum. She said she is excited to bring...