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Kent native Kayla Fischer enters her second season in professional soccer at Louisville

On the day of the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Draft, Kayla Fischer was in scrubs completing a twelve-hour nursing clinical at Ohio State University. Her mom drove down and picked her up, and the two watched the event with friends and snacks.

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Windham teenage bodybuilder wins Northcoast Championships and gains a following

Last December, Zoey St. John of Windham joined Dean Caputo’s Powerhouse Gym in Streetsboro with the intention of simply getting fit. But after she met her then soon-to-be coach, Cecilia Izaurieta, things changed.

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History of Kent’s silk mill gives a glimpse into the city’s past

Kent’s silk mill was the topic of a recent Tap Talk at the North Water Brewing Co., and it turns out that the building has been just about everything but a silk mill.

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Around Brimfield: Falcons help community member fight cancer, Bread Oven enjoys a community gathering, and more

Gen and Jud Smith, owners of the Brimfield Bread Oven, wondered if anyone would come to their community pizza party, and were they surprised and pleased when the crowd began gathering before the 4 p.m. start time.

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Around Suffield: Memorial Day and Cruise-In Recap, plus summer fun to come

Suffield’s annual Memorial Day Parade, featuring perfect cooler weather, was one of the biggest parades ever for the township.

Kent People

Exhibit at Standing Rock Cultural Arts praises the colorful world of Edwin George

Standing Rock Cultural Arts in downtown Kent is hosting “Who Was Edwin George?” an exhibition featuring artwork by the late Cherokee artist Edwin George.

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Roosevelt assistant principal reflects on career before retirement

Mary Lynn Bush — longtime assistant principal at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent — is retiring after 15 years of service in the role.

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Submitted: Leadership Portage County celebrates largest graduating class yet

One of the largest classes in the program's 32 year history, with 36 participants, wrapped up the class year with a dynamic immersion in leadership philosophies followed by the graduation ceremony at 3:30 p.m.

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Letter: A tribute to Uncle Mo

The Kent Community and Northeast Ohio are mourning the loss of one of its great individuals, Maurice “Uncle Mo” Drake, who passed away on the morning of June 14, 2024.

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Palmyra People

Palmyra’s Old Stagecoach Inn will be featured on Discovery Channel

These days, Palmyra Township’s Old Stagecoach Inn is a deteriorating hulk, but it's soon to be the subject of a Discovery Channel documentary set to air in late 2024 or early 2025.

Kent People

Kent’s new mural captures a moment in time

There’s a new addition to Kent’s Heritage Park, and it’s here for the long haul.

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Around Brimfield: Special shoutouts, plus events coming up at German Family Society, schools and more

Perhaps you have noticed that the name Holly Woods has been popping up here and there, leaving many wondering who...

Senior Life: Technology taking over and taking advantage of discounts

Around Garrettsville: Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Trail is officially open at Village Park

Sponsored: Diamond America Announces Headquarter Relocation to Mogadore, OH

Letter to the editor: Vote for Ravenna schools

Sheriff Zuchowski used jail labor to support his reelection campaign, Ravenna man alleges

Cities discuss ‘settlement framework’ with sheriff’s office in lawsuit over funds

County roundup: Mogadore seeks funding for Lincoln Avenue road project, plus news from Atwater, Suffield and Randolph

Sponsored: Diamond America Announces Headquarter Relocation to Mogadore, OH

Appeals court says Kent can enforce occupancy rules, reversing February decision

Streetsboro approves expansion of Woodside Lake campgrounds

Senior Life: Technology taking over and taking advantage of discounts

Around Garrettsville: Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Trail is officially open at Village Park

Letter to the editor: Vote for Ravenna schools

Portage County obituaries for Oct. 9-10

Portage County obituaries for Oct. 7-8

Portage County obituaries for Oct. 4-6

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Kent native Kayla Fischer enters her second season in professional soccer at Louisville

Windham teenage bodybuilder wins Northcoast Championships and gains a following

History of Kent’s silk mill gives a glimpse into the city’s past

Around Brimfield: Falcons help community member fight cancer, Bread Oven enjoys a community gathering, and more

Around Suffield: Memorial Day and Cruise-In Recap, plus summer fun to come

Exhibit at Standing Rock Cultural Arts praises the colorful world of Edwin George

Roosevelt assistant principal reflects on career before retirement

Submitted: Leadership Portage County celebrates largest graduating class yet

Letter: A tribute to Uncle Mo

Palmyra’s Old Stagecoach Inn will be featured on Discovery Channel

Kent’s new mural captures a moment in time

Around Brimfield: Special shoutouts, plus events coming up at German Family Society, schools and more