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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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An employee at the Design Innovation Hub dining hall serves food to Kent State students on Sept. 6, 2023.

Health inspectors: The department keeping food safe

Ignatius Ogbu, Reporter May 1, 2024

If you ever ate a meal and didn’t get sick, you can thank a health inspector. Justin Smith, the chief sanitarian for the City of Kent’s Health Department and acting environmental health director,...

Lewis gave his insight into the types of crimes commonly reported, crime prevention strategies, community collaboration and ways residents can actively participate in ensuring the safety and security of their neighborhoods.

Lt. Mike Lewis discusses crime trends and prevention in Kent

Ignatius Ogbu, Reporter April 27, 2024

Michael Lewis, an administrative lieutenant and public information officer for the Kent City Police Department, discussed the current crime trends in Kent and the measures police are taking to address...

James Samels served 27 years with the Kent Fire Department before his appointment as fire chief on Jan. 22, 2024. Courtesy the Kent Fire Department.

Kent welcomes veteran firefighter as new fire chief

Ignatius Ogbu, Reporter April 14, 2024

On Jan. 22, 2024, Kent appointed James Samels as the city’s new fire chief.  With 27 years of service in the Kent Fire Department, his experience played a big role in his appointment. Samels succeeded...

The Kent Stater has launched a survey on Kent State student's thoughts this election. The survey is in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Criminology.

Voter outreach, campaigning intensifies in key races as primary begins in Portage County

Ignatius Ogbu, Reporter March 19, 2024

Anticipation for the election is here, as polls will open on Tuesday, March 19 for the primaries across Ohio.  In an effort to raise awareness and advocate for voting in the primaries and beyond, organizations...

Kent City Hall set to open in July

Skylar Edington and Ignatius Ogbu February 12, 2024

After years of planning, Kent City officials said the new city hall will open this summer. Previously, Kent never had a building for official duties, said Melanie Baker, the public service director...

The new library branch at 4286 Kelso Drive in Brimfield opened on Jan. 20, 2024.

Portage County opens new library branch in the heart of Brimfield

Ignatius Ogbu, Reporter January 30, 2024

The new year started on a positive note for residents of Brimfield as the township opened a new library branch at 4286 Kelso Drive after a thirteen-year wait. In 2011, Brimfield's old library closed...