Editor's Picks: Old Kent Hotel Sold to Acorn Alley Developer

Kent Patch is republishing the editor's picks for top stories of 2011 this week with brief updates.

Editor's Picks: Growth at Kent State University

Kent Patch is republishing the editor's picks for top stories of 2011 this week with brief updates.

Appliances from Silver Oaks to be Donated to Service Agencies

Habitat for Humanity of Portage County and Family and Community Services to get 260 refrigerators and stoves

Editor's Picks: Tragic Saga at Silver Oaks

Kent Patch is republishing the editor's picks for top stories of 2011 this week with brief updates.

Week in Review: Bridge Demolition, Car Hits Restaurant and Thieves Steal Decorations

Each weekend Kent Patch reviews the prior week's top headlines

Editor's Picks: Downtown Kent Redevelopment

Kent Patch is republishing the editor's picks for top stories of 2011 this week with brief updates.

Editor's Picks: RB&W Brownfield Restoration

Kent Patch is republishing the editor's picks for top stories of 2011 this week with brief updates.

Before the Dust Settles: Photo Gallery of Gougler Buildings

Kent photographer Brad Bolton toured the old factory and headquarters just a few weeks before demolition work started

City Spent $8.5 Million on Construction Work in 2011

73 percent of costs paid for with grants, other sources

Kent Library Closing for Holidays

Expanded hours start after the first of the new year.

Update: Kent State Journalism Student Wins Hearst Award

Jeannette Reyes takes first-place in Pulitzer equivalent for college students

Editor's Picks: Rollover Crash Involves 5 Roosevelt Seniors

Kent Patch is republishing the editor's picks for top stories of 2011 this week with brief updates.

Wal-Mart Recalls Infant Formula After Death of a Missouri Baby

Kent area locations join more than 3,000 Wal-Mart stores nationwide as part of the voluntary recall.

White Christmas Odds Low this Year in Northeast Ohio

Christmas may be green in Kent, but in the meantime, check out a cool search engine effect

Editor's Picks: Friends Remember Kent Grad Killed in Afghanistan

Kent Patch is republishing the editor's picks for top stories of 2011 this week with brief updates.

Editor’s Picks: Kent’s Top Stories of 2011

Take a look at some of the big stories to happen this year in Kent

Demolition of old Gougler Buildings Starts

One of Kent's oldest, and biggest, manufacturing sites is coming down

Kent Parks Unites Students with Animals

Ohio Animal 'Tales' program teaches school children about native creatures

POLL: The Biggest Story in Kent for 2011 Was...

Vote for the biggest news story to happen in Kent in the past year

Most Read Stories of 2011 on Kent Patch

You may be surprised by some of our top 10 most-read stories this year

Track Santa on his way to Kent

Has Santa left the North Pole yet? Find out courtesy Uncle Sam.

Settlement in Silver Oaks Case; Story Not Over Yet

The developer that bought the Silver Oaks Place retirement community reached a settlement with 49 of its former residents

Membership Growing in Kent Business Group

Kent Area Chamber of Commerce sets record with 255 members in 2011

Census: Bulk of Kent Workers in Education, Arts or Food Industries

Data released in latest American Community Survey for 2006-2010

VIDEO: Slow Demolition of Crain Avenue Bridge Continues

The razing of the old span progressed as workers dismantled the road deck Tuesday

Duplex Conversion Denied Again by Zoning Board

Kent property owner wants to convert single-family home into a duplex

Car Hits Bistro on Main; Restaurant Closed Temporarily

Kent woman charged with drunken driving after hitting side of building

POLL: Is Your Christmas Shopping Finished?

There's only 6 days left until the big day.

Snapshot: Great Day for a Walk

Got an interesting photo from around Kent? Upload it here or to our new neighborhood gallery.

North Willow House to be Sold to Recoup City Loan

Owner unable to repay $26,000 city rehabilitation loan

Week in Review: Water Rate Hike, Meth Bust and More Esplanade Buys

Each weekend Kent Patch reviews the week's big headlines

Thieves Steal More Christmas Decorations from Kent Homes

Three incidents of theft of decorations so far this holiday season

Year-Long Parking Closure on DePeyster in Effect

Construction on Kent State hotel forces closure until early 2013

Kent State Provost Competes for University of New Mexico President's Job

Bob Frank will be leaving Kent State at the end of this school year

Federal Economic Development Grant to Kent State will aid Rural Communities

Department of Agriculture awards $225,000 grant

PHOTOS: New Canoe, Kayak Access Points Open Downtown

Canoe and kayak portages improve river access in downtown Kent

Mobile App from Davey Tree Calculates Value of Your Trees

App explains value of a tree to your home, personal life

Stow Woman Arrested on Meth-Making Charges near Kent School

Two others arrested on unrelated charges

Kent State Frat Cleans up Downtown Kent

Members of Phi Delta Theta pick up trash as part of community service

Rate Hikes Approved for Water, Sewer Utilities

Kent council delays start date for fee increases