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Toy store benefits Dover community

Toy store benefits Dover community

The holidays can only mean one thing for boys and girls: toys, toys, toys. For the last two years, local toy store Hometown Toys has given kids an opportunity to expand their imaginative minds. As TV2’s Jon Huntsman reports, a simple invitation ignited the possibility of a hometown toy store for one Ohio business woman. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_FINALSTORY_HUNTSMAN_TOYSTORE[/bbrvideo] “Toyland, toyland.” With the holidays approaching, parents are searching for that one perfect gift for their child. Most parents buy from big retail toy stores like…

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Kent roosevelt hosts swim clinic

Kent roosevelt hosts swim clinic

Have you ever had aspirations of becoming a high-class Olympic athlete? One local high school is making all of this possible for special needs athletes. As TV2’s Jon Huntsman explains, even if you’re not a naturally gifted athlete, it doesn’t mean you can’t compete like an Olympian. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S6_HUNTSMAN_SPECIALOLYMPICS[/bbrvideo] The Olympics. It’s an event that brings out the competitive nature in all of us. It’s a test of will, strength, dedication and perseverance. Sometimes, it’s all about overcoming your own…

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Rivalry hits the big screen

Rivalry hits the big screen

Kent and Ravenna have been bitter rivals for almost 100 years. Football is life for both of these local communities. Over the weekend, Kent and Ravenna came together for a special feature presentation. TV2’s Jon Huntsman has more on the movie that won the hearts of many at a local theater. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_HUNTSMAN_KENTRAVENNAMOVIE[/bbrvideo] Kent. Ravenna. It’s one of the premiere high school football rivalries in the state of Ohio. This year marked the 100th meeting between these two football programs….

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Orchard Attracts Locals

Orchard Attracts Locals

The ides of fall are upon us. And while most people may be spending their time watching the leaves turn colors, people are making it a point to check out one of Kent’s finest fall attractions. TV2’s Jon Huntsman has more. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S5_HUNTSMAN_KENTORCHARD[/bbrvideo] Going to a haunted house, drinking pumpkin spice lattes, watching football. These are just some of things people partake in during the fall season. Or they may head on over to an orchard and pick out some…

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Band Glows on Senior Night

Band Glows on Senior Night

Like any high school, Senior Night is just an evening designed specifically for seniors. But at Kent Roosevelt High School, a special band tradition has made Senior Night a main attraction for people year after year. TV2’s Jon Huntsman has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S4_HUNTSMAN_GLOWSTICKS[/bbrvideo] Senior Night. It’s a fun, memorable and truly emotional event that takes place year after year at high school sporting events. This past Friday, Kent Roosevelt had their annual Senior Night home game against the undefeated…

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Dix welcomes kent schools day

Dix welcomes kent schools day

Over the weekend, the Kent State football team welcomed UMASS for a battle between winless teams. Regardless of the outcome, it was a win-win for Kent State and the Kent City School District. TV2’s Jon Huntsman has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_HUNTSMAN_KENTSCHOOLSDAY[/bbrvideo] Football is a game that helps bring communities together. And that was no different on Saturday for both Kent State and Kent City Schools. Thousands of fans gathered for more than just a football game. They came because of…

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Superintendent Adjusts to Kent

Superintendent Adjusts to Kent

While Kent City Schools is welcoming a new school year, they are also welcoming its new superintendent. The transition to a new school district is not always easy. But as TV2’s Jon Huntsman explains, interaction and collaboration are key to making yourself more at home in the city of Kent. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S1_HUNTSMAN_SUPERINTENDENT[/bbrvideo] Another school year has begun for the Kent City School District. With the 2014 school year now underway, teachers and staff have been hard at work to ensure…

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Kent Welcomes Superintendent

Kent Welcomes Superintendent

George Joseph is back to where his life in education took off: in the city of Kent, Ohio. As Kent City Schools welcomes the new superintendent, George Joseph is looking to get himself on the same page with the community. TV2’s Jon Huntsman has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P5_HUNTSMAN_SUPERINTENDENT.mov [/bbrvideo] George Joseph returns to the city of Kent where he, a KSU alum, received his Master’s degree in Educational Administration. He left Worthington Local Schools this past summer, where he assisted…

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Roosevelt welcomes superintendent

Roosevelt welcomes superintendent

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P4_HUNTSMAN_SUPERINTENDENT[/bbrvideo] Superintendent. It’s a job that requires patience and diligence. This is certainly true for someone managing a new school district. Just ask George Joseph. Back in June, Kent City Schools introduced George Joseph as its new Superintendent. I had the opportunity to speak with the Superintendent himself, George Joseph, to get an idea of who he is and what his position entails. Prior to joining Kent City Schools, Joseph was the Executive Director of Administrative Services for Worthington…

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At Kent Roosevelt, Students Come First

At Kent Roosevelt, Students Come First

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P3_HUNTSMAN_KENTROOSEVELT[/bbrvideo] Most high schools have specific standards that they abide by. And Kent Roosevelt High School is no different. A simple standard summed up in just three words: rigor, relevance and relationship. Kent Roosevelt prides itself in building strong relationships with its students. And nobody does so like the main man himself: Principal Bob Klinar. As principal, Klinar has challenged himself to be more of a voice for students to succeed in the classroom. For incoming freshmen, it can…

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