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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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City Council approves Tobacco 21 ordinance

Chris Spegal July 12, 2018

City Council approved the Tobacco 21 ordinance Wednesday, which will change the age restriction on purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21 years of age.Jeff Neistadt, the health commissioner of the Health...

Community rummage sale benefits homeless

Chris Spegal June 16, 2018

The Haven of Portage County hosted a community rummage sale in order to renovate a new homeless shelter in Kent.Saturday, the organization hosted a rummage sale at the Portage Community Chapel to earn...

New Raising Cane’s location will open in late June

Chris Spegal June 14, 2018

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers’ newest location will be opening on June 26 on East Main Street.The Louisiana-based company began construction in May at 1802 East Main St. in front of the Campus Pointe...

A map showing different stops for the Art Walk.

First Friday Art Walk shows off local artists

Chris Spegal June 4, 2018

Downtown Kent placed a spotlight on local artists during the second installment of the Art Walk Friday.The First Friday Art Walk event allowed local artists a chance to expand their audience to the greater...

The Kent Fire Department showed off an antique fire truck duirng the Memorial Day Parade. May 28, 2018.

Kent community remembers fallen veterans

Chris Spegal May 28, 2018

The Kent community gathered downtown during the annual Memorial Day parade Monday.The city of Kent hosted the event in order to honor the men and women who have lost their lives while serving in the military....