/news/tags/kent Kent en-US Copyright Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:42:29 GMT /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /news/community/2022-12-02/fire-erupts-at-former-star-of-the-west-milling-co-in-downtown-kent Residents are asked to avoid the area. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:41:42 GMT /news/community/2022-12-02/fire-erupts-at-former-star-of-the-west-milling-co-in-downtown-kent Anna Huntsman, Abigail Bottar /news/community/2022-08-31/ravenna-readies-for-launch-of-its-designated-outdoor-refreshment-area The city is the latest in Northeast Ohio to introduce a DORA to its downtown. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:28:58 GMT /news/community/2022-08-31/ravenna-readies-for-launch-of-its-designated-outdoor-refreshment-area Abigail Bottar