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Mary Ann Kasper (left) discussing recycled fabrics and Frank Kohout (right) working on a project.

Kent volunteer group donates $22,400 to programs in Portage County

Taylor Haydu, Reporter February 1, 2022

The Socially Responsible Sweatshop of Kent has donated their proceeds to charities in Portage County for nine years to serve those who are at risk. The local volunteer organization donated $22,400 to...

Mary Ann Kasper (left) discussing recycled fabrics and Frank Kohout (right) working on a project.

Kent volunteer group donates $22,400 to programs in Portage County

Taylor Haydu Reporter February 1, 2022

The Socially Responsible Sweatshop of Kent has donated their proceeds to charities in Portage County for nine years to serve those who are at risk. The local volunteer organization donated $22,400 to...

Photo courtesy of Chip Hawks.

Youth filmmaking team captures meaning of creativity

Alex Kamczyc February 15, 2017

To many students, Saturdays are reserved for sleeping in and ignoring homework. But for one group of kids it’s spent in a conference room, laying the groundwork for a new venture.Independent Film Works...

Sporting Defense LLC owner Larry John speaks to customers on Saturday, Jan. 12. John opened the gun shop in Brimfield, just outside of Kent, in August of 2012. Lately, John says sales have been higher than ever, especially since the gun control debate resulting from the recent school shootings in Connecticut.

Opposing sides debate need for stricter regulations on access to guns

Christina Bucciere November 17, 2014

Eleven-year-old AJ Nicholson went to his cousin’s house on March 12, 2014, when the Kent City School District was closed for a snow day. Sometime between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m., AJ’s cousin accessed...

Kent School District looks to add new resource officer presence

Alicia Crabtree April 13, 2014

The Kent City School District is in the process of obtaining a school resource officer position for Theodore Roosevelt High School and Stanton Middle School.Kent Police Chief Michelle Lee says the Kent...

Calamity days bill heads to Ohio Senate, districts anxious for results

Grace Murray February 23, 2014

Local school district officials are keeping a close eye on the Ohio Senate as members determine whether Ohio students will have to make up school days due to this year’s extreme winter weather.The Ohio...

Two Kent schools to close following decline in enrollment

Alexis Gillies February 4, 2014

Kent City School District plans on closing two of its schools in the upcoming 2014-2015 school year.Parents in the district received an automated call last Wednesday informing them that Franklin Elementary...