WATCH: Fireworks Show at Dix Stadium

See entire 20-minute show timed to music

5 Ways Kent Patch Can Help You & Your Student

Use our free tools — like the calendar, announcements page and photo gallery — to interact with your school's community.

LOOK: Dunkin' Donuts New Kent Design

Architecture firm shares latest design for two-story coffee and donuts shop on East Main Street

New Liquor Permits Could be Coming to Kent

State law change in March to "trexing" allows liquor licenses to transfer into one Ohio community from another

Building Permits: 'Signs' of Downtown's Redevelopment

All information is according to the Kent Community Development Department

Ghost Stories Needed for Historical Society

Deadline for submission is Sept. 20

UPDATE: Kent State Touts Smartest-Ever Freshman Class

Average high school GPA for incoming class is 3.27

Search for New Fire Chief Could take 3 Months

Kent Fire Chief James Williams retired effective Aug. 12. Kent Fire Capt. Dave Manthey will serve as interim chief.

The Frequency of Color: Halim El-Dabh

Local, renowned composer 'paints' his musical works

Kent State Canoe Livery Returning to the Cuyahoga

Kent parks department, university will work together again on livery based in Tannery Park

Kent Moms Want All-Day Kindergarten

District school board will vote on issue tonight at Franklin Elementary School

Cuyahoga River Trail Workshop Today

Event to discuss planning 'water trail' along Cuyahoga River communities

Ice Sculptors Take Center Stage at Home Savings Plaza

The annual 'Make Mine With Ice' ice carving event sponsored by Standing Rock Cultural Arts took place Saturday in downtown Kent

Week in Review: Egypt Isn't the Only News Happening This Week

Plenty of exciting and interesting issues are making the headlines on Kent Patch

George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic Coming to Water Street Tavern

Bar celebrating 10 years in business with iconic funk band

Police Blotter: Pot Dealing on Campus, Roosevelt Student Charged with Assault

High school student charged after fight, Cleveland man faces marijuana trafficking charge

Pay to Park System Likely at PARTA Transit Center

City, PARTA finalizing agreements for lease and operation of Kent Central Gateway transit center

Kent Lagging Behind in Technology Grant Contest

District made its way into top 10, but at least 5 other schools are getting more online votes

Kent Men Open Pizza Shop in Stow

New York to Chicago Pizzeria Opening Valentine's Day in Stow

The Great Escape: Treat Yourself to a Massage

Our weekly 'Great Escape' feature tips parents off to relaxing or plain old fun things to do for some 'me time'

House Hunt: Kent Area Open Houses this Weekend

New Real Estate Feature on Patch Shows Area Open Houses

UPDATE: $450,000 Bond for Suspect in Kent State Robbery

Second suspect to be arraigned Friday morning in Kent

Kent Schools to Discuss All-Day Kindergarten Waiver

District likely to ask state for exemption from providing all-day kindergarten curriculum

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Valentine's Dance, Toddler Tales and More

Find things to do with your children in the Kent area

Get Out: Cold Ice Carving, Hot Music and a Knitting Marathon

There are plenty of entertainment options this weekend in the Kent area

Kent American Legion far from 'Shutting the Doors'

Veterans post saw tough financial year in 2010, but club is rebounding so far in 2011

Patch Picks: Valentine's Day Gifts and Dates in Kent

Looking for a place to take your sweetheart this Valentine's Day?

Location of New Kent Courthouse May Not be County's Decision

Ohio law states city has final say on 'public building' locations in Kent city limits

Last-minute Dinner Ideas for Valentine's Day

This week, some timely basics: flowers, meat, seafood and produce.

Moms Q&A: Teacher Lied About Address for Kids' Sake

Akron mom jailed after lying about where she lived; political groups seeking her pardon

Pennies Project to help Kent Historical Society

Kent City Schools buildings collecting change to help society buy new musuem

Downtown Property Owners Subpoenaed in PARTA Land Case

Transit agency, owners of Car Parts Warehouse building headed for Feb. 16 jury trial

Starbucks May Open in Kent State Library

University, coffee shop chain discussing project

How-To: Use the New Fairchild Avenue, North Mantua Street Intersection

New turn lane, orange barrels confusing some drivers

Editor's Note: Patch.com Parent AOL Buys HuffingtonPost

Site is one of the fastest-growing Internet properties

Debate on South Lincoln Apartment Complex Not Over

Kent City Council will vote on the issue again Feb. 16

UPDATE: Robbery on Kent State Campus Under Investigation

University reminds students, staff to take precautions to try and prevent more incidents

John Ferlito Retiring as Kent Health Commissioner

Retirement announcement occurs as city debates combining health department with Ravenna, Portage County

Costs for Clearing Snow in Kent Almost Unchanged for Past 2 Years

Despite seeing nearly double the snowfall in 2010 compared to 2009, costs to plow and salt were nearly the same for both years

House Hunt: Kent Area Open Houses this Weekend

New Real Estate Feature on Patch Shows Area Open Houses