Kent /news/tags/kent Kent en-US Copyright Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:20:37 GMT Kent residents react to new map adding them to Ohio's 13th Congressional District /government-politics/2025-10-30/kent-residents-react-to-new-map-adding-them-to-ohios-13th-congressional-district The League of Women Voters of Ohio and Kent held a community conversation Thursday night at the Kent United Methodist Church. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:20:37 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-30/kent-residents-react-to-new-map-adding-them-to-ohios-13th-congressional-district Abigail Bottar Kent's new mayor reflects on the legacy of his predecessor and friend /government-politics/2025-10-24/kents-new-mayor-reflects-on-the-legacy-of-his-predecessor-and-friend City Council Vice President Jack Amrhein was appointed by council on Oct. 15 to finish the remainder of Jerry Fiala's term as mayor. Fiala, Kent's longtime mayor, died in September following an extended illness. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:47:02 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-24/kents-new-mayor-reflects-on-the-legacy-of-his-predecessor-and-friend John Engoglia Kent's Erie Depot celebrates 150th anniversary /community/2025-06-02/kents-erie-depot-celebrates-150th-anniversary Saved from demolition in 1971, the Erie Depot stands as a central piece of Kent's economic evolution during the 20th century. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:42:29 GMT /community/2025-06-02/kents-erie-depot-celebrates-150th-anniversary Sean Fitzgerald This Kent coffee shop is brewing a culture for women, sports and inclusivity /community/2024-08-20/this-kent-coffee-shop-is-brewing-a-culture-for-women-sports-and-inclusivity State Champs coffee shop and streetwear label is focused on uplifting women's sports and creating an inclusive space for all fans. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /community/2024-08-20/this-kent-coffee-shop-is-brewing-a-culture-for-women-sports-and-inclusivity Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence New Akron METRO RTA bus routes get mixed reviews from riders /community/2023-06-12/new-akron-metro-rta-bus-routes-get-mixed-reviews-from-riders Akron METRO RTA's new routes went into effect June 4, in the regional transit authority's first overhaul of routes in 20 years. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /community/2023-06-12/new-akron-metro-rta-bus-routes-get-mixed-reviews-from-riders Abigail Bottar 5 things to do in NEO: Geauga Maple Festival, 'Ain’t Misbehavin’' and more /arts-culture/2023-04-27/things-to-do-in-neo-geauga-maple-festival-aint-misbehavin-and-more Enjoy the blooming trees, maple syrup and lively performances this week with events throughout Northeast Ohio. Here are five suggestions. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-04-27/things-to-do-in-neo-geauga-maple-festival-aint-misbehavin-and-more Carrie Wise Black Kent State students worry about loss of scholarships, student orgs with Senate Bill 83 /education/2023-04-24/black-kent-state-students-worry-about-loss-of-scholarships-student-orgs-with-senate-bill-83 More than 50 students, faculty and administrators attended a forum at Kent State University Friday, where Black and LGBTQ students spoke about fears of losing scholarships and campus student organizations if Senate Bill 83 passes in Ohio. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:44:11 GMT /education/2023-04-24/black-kent-state-students-worry-about-loss-of-scholarships-student-orgs-with-senate-bill-83 Conor Morris Local police departments continue to struggle with staffing in 2023 /law-justice/2023-01-19/local-police-departments-continue-to-struggle-with-staffing-in-2023 Police departments in Northeast Ohio are not immune to the national police shortage that some are calling a crisis. Departments in the region range from being barely fully staffed to needing to hire up to 40 more officers. The issue stems from a combination of retirements, resignations and lackluster recruitment. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2023-01-19/local-police-departments-continue-to-struggle-with-staffing-in-2023 Abigail Bottar Ohio cities have begun removing some marijuana penalties. Not all police departments are on board /government-politics/2022-12-19/ohio-cities-have-begun-removing-some-penalties-for-marijuana-not-all-police-departments-are-onboard Dozens of cities across the state have removed penalties for minor marijuana possession, but not all law enforcement agencies are enforcing these new laws. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2022-12-19/ohio-cities-have-begun-removing-some-penalties-for-marijuana-not-all-police-departments-are-onboard Abigail Bottar Kent residents and business owners reminisce about historic mill following fire, look to future /news/community/2022-12-07/kent-residents-and-business-owners-reminisce-about-historic-mill-following-fire-look-to-future Crews are working on removing debris from the former Star of the West Mill after last week's fire. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:15:54 GMT /news/community/2022-12-07/kent-residents-and-business-owners-reminisce-about-historic-mill-following-fire-look-to-future Abigail Bottar