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David Doak, Portage County Sheriff since January 2009, sits in his office at the Portage County Justice Center in Ravenna on Sept. 14, 2017. 

Portage County Sheriff’s Office helps ICE deport unauthorized immigrants

Ben Orner January 22, 2018

When voters in Kent turned down a "sanctuary city" ballot issue in the November election, it meant any ties between the city jail and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would remain.But Kent is...

The Mersey Beatles perform “Get Back” at The Kent Stage on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.

John Lennon’s half-sister makes special appearance in Kent

Kassandra Kaczmarek October 26, 2017

The Kent Stage transformed into the era of the 60s Saturday night with a performance from The Mersey Beatles and John Lennon’s sister made a guest appearance.“He was an elder brother, my experience...

The corner of Water Street and Main Street, littered with costumed partygoers during downtown Kent’s Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

Tricks, treats and SWAT: Kent police prepares for Halloween

Madison MacArthur October 25, 2017

As Kent Halloween draws near, Kent City and University Police have made preparations for the holiday and the drunken hijinks that ensue.Each year, the Saturday before Halloween is deemed the unofficial...

Employee Russell Baker makes pitas for customers Taylor Collett and Matt Mudd on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Pita Pit in downtown Kent’s Acorn Alley.

Kent Pita Pit closing shop after Kent Halloween

Dylan Reynolds October 25, 2017

The Kent Pita Pit is closing its doors permanently.The downtown sandwich shop announced on its Facebook page Sunday that “October 28th will be Kent Pita Pit’s last day of business.”The post said...

Construction takes place on Summit Street Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. 

Kent State endures delay of Summit Street renovations

Colin Baker October 24, 2017

Kent State students and nearby residents continue to endure Phase Two of the Summit Street renovation project, which began in February of 2017.Residents living in apartments and fraternities on Summit...

View of downtown Kent.

Kent to vote on sanctuary city status in November

Voters in the November general election will be able to decide if Kent could become among the first Ohio cities to declare sanctuary status.The Kent City Council voted in July to have the initiative on...

Connor Wright and his dog, Leo, pose for a portrait. 

Kent-fostered service dogs: A breed apart

Rachel Duthie September 17, 2017

Connor Wright was born 12 weeks early within the rolling cornfields of Meade County, Kentucky, 387 miles southwest of Kent.He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, chronic lung disease and 17 other...

Kent joins nation in Earth Day festivities

Jack Kopanski April 22, 2017

The City of Kent hosted the 11th annual “Who’s Your Mama” Earth Day Fest presented by Standing Rock Cultural Arts Saturday.The event closed Main Street between DePeyster and Water streets while people...

Kent resident personally fills potholes after no action from city officials

Kaitlynn LeBeau April 22, 2015

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Earth Month raises awareness for environment

Lauren Biertempfel April 8, 2015

The Office of Sustainability partnered up with different organizations around campus to host Earth Month and give students the opportunity to get involved and learn how to be environmentally friendly. “Earth...

Portage County unveils new recycling plan, Kent first to commit

Katie Nix March 19, 2015

The City of Kent has committed to continuing its relationship with the Portage County Solid Waste Management District and utilizing the organization’s new recycling plan.“The city’s history of...