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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 2, 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...

New Raising Cane’s location will open in late June

Chris Spegal June 14, 2018

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers’ newest location will be opening on June 26 on East Main Street.The Louisiana-based company began construction in May at 1802 East Main St. in front of the Campus Pointe...

Jukebox the Ghost performs at Beachland Ballroom

Jukebox the Ghost brought their talent to Beachland Ballroom on their Off To The Races tour May 15. The band consists of three members: Ben Thornewill, vocalist and pianist; Tommy Siegel, vocalist and...

Kent mother pleads guilty to killing of three-month-old daughter

Chris Ramos May 30, 2018

A Kent resident pleaded guilty to killing her three-month-old daughter Tuesday.  Samantha Knisley was charged with involuntary manslaughter, a first-degree felony. The charge carries a maximum penalty...

The Kent Fire Department showed off an antique fire truck duirng the Memorial Day Parade. May 28, 2018.

Kent community remembers fallen veterans

Chris Spegal May 28, 2018

The Kent community gathered downtown during the annual Memorial Day parade Monday.The city of Kent hosted the event in order to honor the men and women who have lost their lives while serving in the military....

Kent State Unchained

Adrian Leuthauser April 22, 2018

 A surplus of students sprinted into the lower level of the MACC Center on Thursday evening, trying to secure a guaranteed view of the stage. Tee Grizzley and 2 Chainz were the main performers of the...

Learning a second language: Research helps improve methods of teaching

Caroline Henneman April 12, 2018

Kent State sponsors student and professional research programs each year, providing about 30 million dollars annually in extramural funding, like conference support and grants, for research.The Department...