The Feb. 9 coroner’s report is brief. Remains belonging to a “John Doe” had been found in the woods by 408 Devon Place, site of University Hospitals medical facilities and a nearby Bob Evans restaurant. No trauma or suspected cause of death could be identified.
Kent Historical Society’s new exhibit centers on liquid crystal technology, a field of active contemporary research by anyone’s standard.
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Two Kent landlords are challenging the city’s laws that limit who may occupy a single-family rental unit, arguing that the city is violating residents’ constitutional rights.
- Paige Fisher.
Several citizens raised their personal concerns about the project at Geauga Lake. Some are residents of the area, while others are trustees from the Geauga Lake Improvement Association.
- Sally Kelly.
Following my column last month, I received a phone call from Chris Craycroft, executive director of Portage County Parks. She reminded me that our county parks system does offer a few hiking excursions which are geared for our senior neighbors. Twice a month, they offer “Senior Hikes” at local parks that are ADA accessible. These are slower-paced walks appropriate for all ages, plus a park staff member always accompanies the group.
- Tom Hardesty.
The college football preview magazines are out for the 2023 season, and it’s obvious what the prognosticators expect from your Kent State Golden Flashes this fall:
Next to nothing.
- Paige Fisher.
Aurora’s annual Fourth of July celebration will take place Tuesday, July 4. The festivities will include a 5-kilometer run, parade, festival and fireworks display.
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In need of critical home repairs but can’t afford them? Two local organizations offer help.
Rootstown is in the process of improving its two parks, Rootstown Township Park and Gracie Fields. The township will use federal grant money it received to put a sewer through Township Park by the pavilion so it can install restrooms.
The Suffield community is usually quiet, but since Memorial Day, there has been more activity.
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An Aurora-based trucking supply company is no longer pursuing acquisition of 15.5 acres at 200 W. Williams St. in Kent, the real estate firm listing the property said Friday.
- Paige Fisher.
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall has arrived in Aurora and is on display in Hartman Park, located at 305 Townline Rd. The wall opened for public viewing June 22 and will remain open through Sunday, June 25.
- Tom Hardesty.
When I was switched from covering Ravenna High School athletics to the Kent Roosevelt beat in 1996, one of my early assignments was to write a story about the Rough Riders’ newly hired boys basketball coach.
- Angie Reedy.
The Rev. Carl Kish is being honored with a retirement reception on Sunday, June 25, beginning with celebration of Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Cortland. The reception will follow from noon to 4 p.m. After 61 years as a priest in the Diocese of Youngstown, Rev. Kish is retiring on July 1. Friends and former parishioners are all invited to attend.
Clean cut and soft spoken, William Galloway relaxed in Kent’s Scribble’s Coffee shop and gazed outside at the recumbent bicycle he’s called home since 2017.
- Staff Report.
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