Seniors, Disabled Lose Utility Rate Discounts

Policy change to bill landlords instead of tenants lost track of some seniors, disabled low income who should be getting a discount

Festival of Lights Brings Santa to Town

Kent's Festival of Lights was held Saturday

What Were Kent's Top Stories of 2011?

Kent Patch invites readers to suggest the biggest news stories from the past year

VIDEO: Construction on Kent State Hotel Under Way

New hotel and conference center set to open in spring 2013

Week in Review: Man Guilty in Stabbing Murder, Ferrara Wins Re-Election

Each weekend Kent Patch reviews the week's big headlines

WATCH: Foundation for Fairmount Building 'B' Taking Shape

Anchor tenant AMETEK will occupy much of the new downtown building

City Joins Facebook to Connect with Residents

Page brought online last week after 4-year consideration

Jimmy John's Fighting Eviction for Courthouse Project

Restaurant's attorney says eviction case is a conflict of interest for Portage County court

South Water Lane Closures Continue

Construction closing parking, lanes on South Water until Dec. 9

VIDEO: Cranes Familiar Sight on Downtown Skyline

Construction cranes are busy moving about downtown Kent

Snapshot: Construction Progressing on 'University Edge'

Student housing project on Rhodes Road expected to open in fall 2012

Kent State Fashion Prof Nets Prestigious Award

Vincent Quevedo earns The Pearson Prentice Hall Lecturer award

Donate Toys at Kent Fire Stations

Toys, gift cards accepted for families in need

Letter: Help Kent Families in Need This Holiday Season

Letters to the editor may be emailed to Matt.Fredmonsky@Patch.com

Council to Talk Sex Offenders, Child 'Safety Zones'

Discussion could include further restrictions on sex offenders' residences and their proximity to parks, schools

National Award for Kent State Campus Kitchen

Program encourages students to recycle food

Kent Police Fill-A-Cruiser Dec. 10

Event benefits families in need during holiday season

New Members for Kent Junior Mothers

Amanda Brown, Trisha Vinyard join volunteer parenting group

Ferrara Humbled by Close, Prolonged Council Race

Ward 1 incumbent won't know if he retains his seat officially until Monday

Police Blotter: Thieves Steal Christmas Tree

The following arrest information was provided by the Kent Police Department. It does not indicate conviction.

Building Permits: Porch Enclosure, Detached Garage and a Deck

The following information is provided by the Kent Community Develoment Department

Kent Schools 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees

New members will be recognized at April dinner

Festival of Lights is Saturday at Home Savings Plaza

Santa will throw the switch to light up downtown Kent

Ferrara Edges out Long in Ward 1 Race; Recount Scheduled

Ward 1 Kent City Council race results from November general election

Rough Riders Start Hockey Season with Win

Kent Roosevelt beat Cleveland Benedictine 10-0

Projects Expand Access to Cuyahoga, Encourage Boating

Downtown, River Bend parks increase waterway access with state grant

UPDATE: Kent Man Found Guilty in June Stabbing Death

Leonard Armstrong pleaded no contest to murder charges

Lane Restrictions Continue for South Water Downtown

Work expected to last up to Friday

POLL: Hunting or Shopping?

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$15 Million Kent State Hotel, Conference Center gets OK

New hotel and conference center expected to open by 2013

Letter: Cracking Down on 'Occupiers' is un-American

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$26,000-plus in Permit Fees for Province at Kent

Construction is under way on the new student housing complex on Lincoln Street

New Program Helps Save for Home, College or Business

Family and Community Services running state financial program

'Cash Mob' Kent to Support Small Businesses

Local event in conjunction with Small Business Saturday

POLL: Should Stores be Open on Thanksgiving Day?

Some major retailers are opening at midnight or earlier for Black Friday

Kent State Flight Team Recognized at Statehouse

Capture of 2010 Loening Trophy earns recognition from Ohio lawmakers

Ward 1 Election Results Expected Tuesday

33 provisional ballots to be counted; results certified

Parks Benefit in 2011 Thanks to Development Fees

New residential projects' fees help maintain Kent park system

Stanton Orchestra Performs in Akron

Performance part of Akron Christmas Tree Festival

Variety, Bargains, New Merchandise Await Holiday Shoppers in Kent

Kent's shopping scene has changed considerably in the past 12 months, and now almost anything you want to wrap and give can be found downtown, or at least within the city limits