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Running2bWell plans to begin meeting again once COVID-19 numbers are down.

Running2bWell helps people work toward recovery through fitness

Anthony Elder Reporter February 19, 2021

Running2bWell is a nonprofit organization that uses running groups and fitness activities to help people in recovery for addiction as well as some dealing with mental illness. The organization was founded...

Harvey Weinstein

JOHANNES EISELE February 24, 2020

Harvey Weinstein arrives at the Manhattan Criminal Court, on February 18, 2020 in New York City. - Jurors will begin deliberating the fate of ex-Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein on Tuesday in his high-profile...

Alleged porch stalker indicted for two felonies, two misdemeanors

Rachel Karas Managing editor October 18, 2019

Steven Franzreb, 43, who police say appeared on the front porches of the Alpha Phi and Delta Gamma sorority houses wearing only a Speedo swimsuit, was indicted by a Portage County Grand Jury on Thursday. Franzreb...

Dating violence up, robberies down in campus safety report

Sexual violence is on the rise at Kent State, according to the 2019 Kent campus annual security report on 2018 statistics. Fifteen rapes were reported on the Kent campus, up from 11 in 2017 but down from...

Where do black women go to: secure the bag event series

Kennedi Combs Diversity reporter September 27, 2019

In a series of events called “Where Do Black Women Go To…,” four educated black women, each with a history in finance and business, held an informational meeting about how to “secure the bag”...

Kent Police responds to man allegedly seen invading sorority’s privacy

Chris Ramos August 28, 2018

Kent Police responded to a call reporting a man allegedly trespassing on Delta Zeta property Sunday night.The call stated that a white male wearing a white tank top was seen hiding in the trees outside...

Letter to the editor: Staying safe on Halloween

Michael Lewis October 28, 2015

I would like to share some recommendations for those planning to attend Kent Halloween festivities on Saturday, Oct. 31. These recommendations are intended to prevent crime and promote safety.Some of these...

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KSU professor’s dual career shines light on forensics field

Aaron Corpora February 20, 2015

From traveling the world to helping solve crimes, Linda Spurlock has had quite the resume.Not only does she teach courses in biological anthropology, forensic anthropology and archaeology — a career...

Cold temperature affects criminal activity, report says

Julie Selby February 16, 2015

Cold temperatures affect criminal activity, report says from KentWired.com on Vimeo.It isn’t cold enough to cancel classes here at Kent State, but it may be too cold for criminals.In the deep freeze...

Portage County Sheriff David Doak

Increased heroin use contributes to overcrowding in Portage County Jail

Jason Meek and Kelsey Leyva January 29, 2015

Portage County Jail is experiencing severe overcrowding in the women’s section due to increased illegal drug use in northeast Ohio.Portage County Sheriff David Doak said he is concerned the jail could...