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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

Unopposed races in the Portage County election

Jacob Runnels March 9, 2016

With the Portage County primary elections on March 15, there are six Democratic candidates running unopposed for county positions.The county positions Republicans aren’t running for include: coroner;...

Ohio Primary

What to do before voting in the Ohio primary

Mitch Felan Political Correspondent March 6, 2016

After weeks of following the endless coverage of national caucuses and primaries, one of the nation’s biggest swing state competitions, the Ohio primary, will take place March 15.Voting for primaries...

Voters fill the poll booths at the Wellness Center on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2015.

Kent voters approve four of five charter amendments

Rachel Godin and Matt Merchant November 4, 2015

The Portage County Board of Elections posted results early Wednesday morning after a server malfunction Tuesday night.The ballot included five amendments to the Kent City Charter, which is comparable to...

Sixth time’s the charm for Portage Parks levy; Issue 1 also passes

Rebecca Reis May 6, 2014

With only 21.90 percent voter turnout, all precincts had reported for this year's Portage County primary election just before 10 p.m., only 2 and a half hours after the polls closed, and unofficial final...

Brimfield Fire places EMS levy on May ballot to update aging equipment

Grace Murray March 16, 2014

The Brimfield Fire Department is asking voters to approve a renewal to its 2009 emergency medical services levy with the addition of extra millage.Brimfield’s Issue 12, which will appear on the May ballot,...