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Portage County Chief Deputy Dale Kelly speaks on the phone as police investigate a shooting outside the Pebblebrook Apartments in Franklin Township on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. One male victim was shot in the shoulder and transported to the hospital. 

1 shot at Pebblebrook Apartments in Franklin Twp.

Valerie Royzman November 4, 2018

The Portage County Sheriff's Office and Kent police are investigating a shooting that took place at Pebblebrook Apartments in Franklin Township on Sunday evening. One male victim has been transported...

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Q&A with Teddy Robb — the Kent State alumnus forging his own path in country music

Maria McGinnis October 31, 2018

Teddy Robb is an Akron native and a Kent State alumnus (He graduated with a business administration degree.) He’s finding success in the country music scene with his debut song “Lead Me On,”...

Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking...About Middle School!

Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking…About Middle School!

Please forgive a spooky knock at the door, a sudden jump in audio quality and Nick’s inability to edit audio cleanly and enjoy the latest episode of Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking! This week,...

Kent State works to guide exploratory students to graduation

Morgan Hallam October 9, 2018

Every semester, a new freshman class arrives on campus with no clue what career they want to get into. These ‘exploratory’ majors work with the university to find the right program.Kent State students...

Police in Kent encourage open communication with students and citizens

Olivia Boris October 9, 2018

On Wednesday October 3rd, campus police and the City of Kent Police hosted Coffee with a Cop event to encourage open communication and positive interactions between law enforcement and the public. This...

Kent takes safety precautions for Homecoming weekend

Olivia Boris October 4, 2018

Both the Kent State University Police Department and the City of Kent Police have been working hard together to ensure the safety of all students and alumni who will be attending Homecoming festivities...

Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking...About Sports!

Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking…About Sports!

Thanks for tuning in to Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking! This week, opinion editor Nick Hunter is joined by columnists Jake Adams and Dante Centofanti to talk about this Sunday’s Browns game...

Aerial drone photo of the new roundabout on Summit Street.

New Kent roundabouts part of growing national trend

Nate Burtzlaff October 3, 2018

The Summit Street roundabouts have been an adjustment for drivers and pedestrians, but this doesn’t just pertain to the Kent roundabouts. Roundabouts have been popping up in cities all across the country...

The Classic Car Show had a big turn out as more then 50 cars and trucks were on display.

23rd Kent Heritage Festival takes over downtown

Chris Spegal July 3, 2018

Last weekend the 23rd Kent Heritage Festival took over downtown as the community gathered to celebrate Kent.During the event, which ran from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., there was local live music and entertainment...

Kent Heritage Festival celebrates 23rd anniversary

Chris Spegal June 28, 2018

This weekend, the 23rd annual Kent Heritage Festival will be held in downtown.During the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., there will be local live music and entertainment, a children’s play...

Raising Cane’s broke ground in May on its newest location, set to open on June 26, 2018. June 8, 2018.

Raising Cane’s opens newest location in Kent

Chris Spegal June 26, 2018

Raising Cane’s opened its newest location on East Main Street today with its first costumer getting in line at 10 p.m. Monday night.Ian Hose, from Akron, stood outside Monday night to be first in...

Uncle Mo stands in a kitchen after catering while wearing his “Kent Natural Foods” shirt in 1979.

Peace, Love and Pea Pies

Taylor Patterson June 25, 2018

Long-time Kent resident Maurice Drake’s native tongue is food. He speaks through a sizzling skillet. His voice, like crackling bread, has been familiar in the community since he moved to Kent in 1971.Better...

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