Mollenkopf Family Creates Facebook Page to Share Poetry

Kent poet Merle Mollenkopf died Wednesday at 78

Sequester Cuts Should Miss Kent Federal Grants

Projects already in the pipeline shouldn't see changes in grant awards

'Touch & Go' Most-Read Kent Library Book

See what Kent folks are reading and watching the most at the Kent Free Library

Mother Pleads Not Guilty to Davey Elementary Gun Threat

Rachel A. Gauntner, who allegedly threatened to bring a gun to Davey Elementary, claims she is innocent.

Kent Man Caught With Ounce of Crystal Meth

Streetsboro police arrested Brian K. Crawford, 32, of Kent, on Feb. 26.

Fixer-upper House for Sale is $34,900

Ranch home on city's north side was built in 1955.

Man Robs Bank With Pen; Burglars Target Frozen Turkeys: Best of the Blotter

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

Kent State Student Charged with Rape

Franklin Township resident allegedly raped two 14-year-old girls

Signs Hung for Kent State Hotel

94-room hotel with 300-seat conference center set to open in June

Mayor: 'Destination Kent, College Town USA'

City, development partner break ground on $6.5 million apartment building downtown

No Closure in Wells Sherman House Court Case

Magistrate hears attorneys' arguments, gives time for written briefs

Developer Breaks Ground on Last of New Downtown Buildings

Fairmount Properties' "Building C" under construction in redevelopment block

Kent State Football Player Suspended for Reported Assault

C.J. Steward has been fired from his job, charged and indefinitely suspended from the Golden Flashes for allegedly assaulting a woman.

Facebook Page Gains Exposure for Kent State President Lester Lefton’s Photos

The president is attracting more eyes on his photographs through the use of social media.

Kent's Week Ahead on the Calendar

Find information on interesting events on the Kent Patch calendar for the week starting March 4 and every Monday

2 Kent Properties go to Sheriff's Sale Today

All information is according to the Portage County Sheriff's Office

Kent Poet Recorded Original Works Before Death

Merle Mollenkopf's personal readings of his favorite poems are preserved on CD

Passport Day in Kent is March 9

Get help filing a passport application in Kent

Fewer Water Main Breaks in Kent this Winter

City reports 13 breaks so far this winter

Ohio Releases Final Kent Schools Report Card

Ohio Department of Education released final report card data for most districts in the state Wednesday.

Kent's Top 10 Stories for February

See the big headlines from Kent Patch last month

Beloved Kent Poet Merle Mollenkopf Dies

Kent resident dies at home at 78 following battle with cancer

Elderly Kent Driver Strikes Woman, Hospitalizes Her

A 20-year-old Fairview Park woman was taken to Robinson Memorial Hospital Tuesday after rolling off the hood of a moving car.

Franklin School Does Harlem Shake

Internet meme takes over grade school office

Kent, Portage Agencies Earn GAR Grants

GAR Foundation awards $95,000 to local groups

New Ticket Policy for Kent State Baseball

Single-tame tickets $5 for adults, $3 for students

Get $33 Dinners at Bistro on Main and More

Cleveland Independents Restaurant Week starts Monday at tasty spots all over Kent and Northeast Ohio

Groundbreaking for New Apartment Building Downtown is Friday

City, developer to break ground on 'Building C' to house 32 apartments and new restaurant Bricco

Successful Kent Professor Terminated Unexpectedly

Contract for Gene Sasso, lecturer and faculty member in School of Journalism and Mass Communications, not renewed

First Smoking Forum Draws Few at Kent State

Tobacco-free campus committee asking public for input; series of public meetings planned at all 8 campuses

Fugitive Of The Week Faces Robbery, Kidnapping & Burglary Charges

Everton Gillings — a man suspected of participating in a home invasion — is the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force’s fugitive of the week

Kent State Smoking Ban Topic of Public Meetings

University holding first of many public meetings today on idea of banning smoking on campus

Council to Re-Examine Wells-Sherman House Loan

Terms of repayment, other details to be talked about in committee

Jumpers Brave Icy Waters for Good Cause

Check out Patch's highlight reel of the best jumps from this weekend's Fairways at Twin Lakes Polar Bear Plunge event in Kent.

Kent Police: Several Factors Affecting Ammunition Scarcity, Prices

Patch corresponded with Kent Police Capt. Paul Canfield to find out more on the rising prices of guns and ammo, and how it affects the local police department.

Large Home for Sale has Three Fireplaces

House on Majors Lane is near Smith Park.

Funky Odor Dooms Suspected Chuck E. Cheese Weed Dealer: Best of the Blotter

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

City Nixes Kramer Fields Second Entrance Idea

Railroad policy discourages new at-grade crossing for second entrance to baseball fields

Fracking Forum at Kent State Informative

Journalists, geologists talk about controversial drilling method

Cameras May be Coming to Kent Schools

Administrators looking at possible security upgrades for district buildings