Kent Community TimeBank Potluck and Monthly Social

Find Fireworks for Fourth of July in 2013 Near Kent

Your guide to fireworks displays and events around the region.

The Lying Hawaiian Leads America to War in Your Name

Persian Helmet

Missing Man's Remains Found

A search dog team found the 45-year-old's body in Deerfield Township, reports our partners at News Channel 5.

Skid Marks: Yucky Discovery on Windshield

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

The Lying Hawaiian Leads America to War in Your Name

Celebrate Global Smurfs Day (Sponsored)

Smurf ambassadors from 28 countries celebrate the birthday of Smurfs creator Peyo today, and the release of ‘The Smurfs 2’ on July 31. Sponsored by Columbia Pictures.

Fighting Ovarian Cancer, Roller Derby Girls & More: Blogs on Patch

Learn more about what the Burning River Roller Girls are up to, how Bright Pink can help a cancer patient in your life and more in this blog roundup. Check it out!

Brighten Up with Bright Pink at Sarah's Vineyard

Bright Pink Outreach at Sarah's Vineyard

Drunken Driving Checkpoint on S.R. 59 Friday

The checkpoint will be from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Shake It Up

It’s Vanilla Milkshake Day! Make your own shake at home or grab one to go.

Help Amir Feed The Poor in Northeast Ohio

45 Bags of Food

Free Program to Prevent Summer Learning Loss in Kent

Kent State University Disputes Study from National Council on Teacher Quality

The National Council on Teacher Quality ranked undergraduate and graduate education programs across the country by zero to four stars. One in seven of those programs, including graduate programs at Kent State, received less than one star.

Kent Safety Director to Retire in July

Lillich is hopeful to see police department build new station

Secure Your Entertainment 'BFF' TODAY!

WANTED: Garden Bloggers to Talk Dirt on Patch

It's time to get dirty in the garden! Have some tips to share? Do it on Patch!

WRA to host summer programs

WRA to host summer programs

Kent Man Charged with Robbing Downtown Store

All information is according to Kent Police. Arrest information does not indicate conviction.

Big Brothers & Sisters 17th Annual Charity golf Outing

Kent Man Charged with Dealing Pot on North Willow

All information is according to the Portage County Sheriff's Office. Arrest information does not indicate conviction.

Kent Reads with G.T. Anders

Fri/Sat June 21 & 22 - Nearly Everything Must Go Yard Sale!!

Bike trail bridge.

Free Art Exhibits Feature History of Kent in Photographs

There are two exhibits planned this summer featuring pictures of Kent from photographer Richard Sweet.

Finishing Touches Downtown Amid Massive Reconstruction

Dunkin' Donuts Rising on East Main

Where Are The Potholes In Kent?

Business Expansion, New House and Decks: Building Permits

All information is according to the Kent Community Development Department

Basics for Paddling the Cuyahoga River in Kent

This post is a follow-up to a piece I shared last week

Help This 6 Year Old Feed The Poor

Officials Still Searching for Man Missing for a Month

The 45-year-old man was reported missing on May 15.

Kent Community Timebank Hosting Visit From Timebanks USA Founder on June 29

Pine Street Reconstruction Delayed

Work set to start in May pushed back to August

Parking Tickets Issued Higher in Kent Police's May Department Statistics

From drunken driving arrests, to rape, to the number of calls for service — the Kent Police Department recently shared its May statistics.

Is West Nile Virus Coming to Portage County?

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.