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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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The future implications of Transformation 2028 (T28) for university students, faculty and staff

Lauren Bischof and Michael Neenan November 7, 2024

Transformation 2028 aims to level set costs in the Division of Academic Affairs by realigning programs and reducing administrative costs through a reconfiguration of the university’s colleges. “There’s...

Downtown Kent comes alive for Halloween weekend

Michael Neenan, Kent Stater TV Reporter October 28, 2024

Downtown Kent celebrated Halloween weekend. By day, vendors from around Northeast Ohio set up shop to sell spooky-themed products. By night, students and alumni flooded the city's bars. Barstool Kent announced...

Make a Difference Day: Lending a helping hand in Portage County

Emilio Hernandez and Michael Neenan October 22, 2024

National Make a Difference Day is an event on the fourth Saturday of October where volunteers across the nation work to make a positive change in the community. This year, Kent State partnered with multiple...

Students and Relatives Attend Parents & Families Weekend Pep Rally

Michael Neenan, KSTV Reporter September 24, 2024

Students' parents arrived at the Kent State Student Center Ballroom for the Parents & Families Weekend Pep Rally where visitors saw music, live dancing and more. The Office of Parent and Family...

Local businesses organize at the Kent Flea and Makers Market

Michael Neenan, KSTV Reporter September 18, 2024

Over 70 businesses across Northeast Ohio came to the Kent Flea and Makers Market over the weekend. The local market brings vendors and visitors to Kent's historic home of the city's founder, Marvin...

Bliss Ohio, located on East Main Street, began selling recreational marijuana products on Tuesday.

Bliss Ohio begins recreational marijuana sales

Michael Neenan, Reporter August 8, 2024

Tuesday marked the first day of recreational marijuana sales at Bliss Ohio. General manager James Russell II says the vendor has seen over 500 visitors since beginning recreational marijuana sales. “It's...

Each summer, Kent transforms into the wizardly world of Harry Potter. This year's festivities featured wand-making, dragons and a real-life owl as wizards converged on July 19 and July 20 at downtown shops and parks.

Wizardly Weekend charms downtown Kent

Michael Neenan, Reporter July 21, 2024

Downtown Kent took on a new look for the weekend as decorations transformed Acorn Alley, Water Street and Hometown Bank Plaza into the world of Harry Potter. Main Street Kent brought magic to Kent Saturday...

Spectators fill into the Porthouse Theater at the Blossom Music Center to view a preview of “Annie.”

Broadway musical ‘Annie’ hits the Porthouse Theatre

Michael Neenan, Reporter July 20, 2024

The Broadway musical “Annie” premieres at the Porthouse Theatre Saturday, July 20.  Located in the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, the Porthouse Theatre is partnered with the Kent State...

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Here’s where to celebrate Fourth of July in the Kent area

Michael Neenan, Reporter July 3, 2024

The city of Kent and surrounding cities will celebrate the Fourth of July with the following events: Starting off in Kent, North Water Brewing Company in downtown Kent is hosting a Sporcle trivia night...

Construction in front of the Home Depot on State Route 14.

Chick-fil-A and Texas Roadhouse to open new locations in Streetsboro

Michael Neenan, Reporter June 17, 2024

Chick-fil-A and Texas Roadhouse will open new locations in Streetsboro along State Route 14 across from Home Depot. Streetsboro Mayor Glenn Broska estimates the locations will open in February or March...

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OPINION: Stanley Cup Finals prediction

Michael Neenan, Reporter June 8, 2024

Game 1 of the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers kicks off Saturday, June 8. Both teams enter the final round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after beating their...

2024 NBA finals.
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The 2024 NBA Finals: Celtics fan predicts outcome

Michael Neenan, Reporter June 5, 2024

Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals is set to kick off Thursday, June 6 with the eastern conference champions, the Boston Celtics, hosting the western conference champions, the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics...