As America’s baby boomer generation ages, assisted living facilities are in increasing demand. Kent and Streetsboro are each gaining facilities: Kent, on South Water Street, and Streetsboro, at Market Square Drive and Route 43.
Keeping the community’s celebration of Earth Day going, the Davey Tree Expert Co. and The Battleground restaurant in Kent have teamed up to offer a Davey Tree Double IPA.
After months of debate, Kent City Council on Wednesday, April 17, approved new ward maps that will be effective with the 2025 primary elections.
Kent residents pressured city council Wednesday, April 17, to lift its moratorium on adult-use cannabis operators, testing labs and individuals required by the state to be licensed, but city leaders are still pressing the pause button.
I really appreciated the packed house at Wednesday's Kent City Council meeting. Thanks to many many folks who came to speak in support of recreational weed in Kent. It was inspiring, especially to see many generations represented in the room. But I'd like to unpack the issue because, unfortunately, there was a lot of misinformation flying around that I feel needs addressed.
Ohio voters approved Issue 2 in November’s general election, but there’s still nowhere in Kent to legally purchase recreational marijuana.
Three weeks ago, Facebook disabled the Kent League of Women Voters page, leaving its members mystified.
Each year, Kent State University community members and visitors gather on the Kent State Commons for the annual May 4 Commemoration to pay tribute to those who were killed and wounded on May 4, 1970.
Portage County’s own KSS Robotics 4th-8th grade team, Charged Up 37348, will go on to the FIRST world championships after claiming victory at the state championship in Troy, Ohio, on March 8.
The Thomas-Anderson Memorial Garden, one of four endeavors of Kent’s Historic South End Association, will be the site of the annual garden blessing from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 7 at 1110 Walnut St., Kent.
Kent City Council’s continuing struggle with its political ward boundaries took another turn March 20, when Mayor Jerry Fiala cast the deciding vote to accept a set of maps Community Development Director Bridget Susel had created.