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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The Kent Skates ice rink was once located on East Erie Street in downtown Kent between Route 59 and South Depeyster Street. 

End of an era: Free ice rink closes permanently amid financial challenges

Ed Bankston, Reporter November 27, 2023

The once-thriving, free outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Kent, established by a host of community sponsors, has announced its permanent closure. The rink, which provided a cool escape for families...

Owner of Ming's Bubble Tea and U.S. Army Reserve's veteran, Ming Xie.

Military veteran brews success with bubble tea business in Kent

Ed Bankston, Reporter November 11, 2023

In a heartening tale of resilience and entrepreneurship, a foreign national military veteran has found a new mission in Kent. Retired Specialist Ming Xie, originally from China, has transitioned from battle...

Carved pumpkins decorate a ledge outside of Beall Hall on Oct. 8, 2023.

Tales of fright, laughter: University community recalls memorable Halloween shenanigans

Ed Bankston, Reporter October 31, 2023

As the winds of October swept through campus, some alumni, faculty and employees found themselves reflecting on memories from the eeriest night of the year – Halloween.  While working at a Circle K...