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Funding limits production

Funding limits production

Widely associated with the state of Vermont and Canada, maple syrup holds a rich tradition in Ohio. Producers feel that funding is limiting their practice. Tyler Trill has more. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S8_Trill_Syrup[/bbrvideo] When one thinks maple syrup, Ohio probably does not come to mind. The state has a bigger tradition of maple syrup then it may lead on. Currently, the Ohio House is debating whether March should be called “Maple Syrup Products Month” in the state. Nate Bissell, owner of Bissell Maple…

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Bomb threat prevention

Bomb threat prevention

The Ohio Department of Safety funded five universities around the state a bomb detecting canine. One of those colleges was Kent State. Reporter Tyler Trill has more on the likelihood of the dog being called to action. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S8_Trill_BombDogs[/bbrvideo] Kent State Police Department welcomed a new member to their police force this week. Dexter, a male Belgian Malinois, is a bomb detecting canine. Dexter will join Coco on the KSUPD squad. He is the third bomb detecting dog in Portage County. “The…

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Knitting for needy

Knitting for needy

Winter temperatures rolled into Portage County this week. A unique event put on by a campus organization helps those in need. Tyler Trill has more. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_Trill_Knit[/bbrvideo] A familiar friend reappeared in Portage County this week, bitter cold temperatures. The winter-like temperatures forced residents to pull out the heavier jackets and warm hats. But not everyone in the area is fortunate enough to be properly clothed for the winter. Candy Pollard, Manager of the Portage County Clothing Center, said the…

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Beetle imposes threat

Beetle imposes threat

Kent’s  nickname of Tree City could be wiped away if a particular menace invades the city’s trees. Tyler Trill has more. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S6_Trill_Beetles[/bbrvideo] Tree Campus USA, a proud moniker of Kent State University, could all be gone if one insects lands on campus. The Asian Long Horned Beetle, originally spotted in the U.S. in New York in 1997, calls Clermont County, in Southern Ohio, a home. Manager of Grounds, Heather White, said Kent State’s campus is home to 4000 trees,…

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Occupants fear growth

Occupants fear growth

Kent State’s expansion of its campus has locals fearful that their house may be bought out. Tyler Trill has more. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S5_Trill_Lincoln[/bbrvideo] Fences are beginning to become a part of the neighborhood on South Lincoln Street in Kent. The fencing  marks off the future homes for the architecture building and an alumni relations headquarters. “They’re coming closer,” Judy Smith, Lincoln Street resident said. “I think there’s about four properties that they do not have.” Smith owns two houses on the…

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Tradition generates exposure

Tradition generates exposure

Kent Main Street held it’s 7th annual Trick or Treat, a great time for kids to satisfy their sweet tooths, but also a time for downtown shops to display themselves. Tyler Trill has more [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S4_Trill_Acorn[/bbrvideo] Acorn Alley’s noise level rose above regular levels Friday. Kent Main Street hosted its seventh annual Family Friendly Trick or Treat event. Thirty four businesses participated, handing out treats to the local children dressed as their favorite superheroes and princesses. Heather Malarcik, Executive Director…

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Cruisers regulate temperature

Cruisers regulate temperature

A Medina township police department grabbed headlines last month, but for all the wrong reasons. Tyler Trill has more on how Kent State Police won’t make the same mistake. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S3_Trill_Canines[/bbrvideo] Police canines made headlines throughout the last five months, but for all the wrong reasons. Four canines died in the back of a police cruiser, suffering from heat stroke. In June, a canine died in Arizona. Another police dog died in Wyoming in august, and another in North Carolina…

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March spreads word

March spreads word

Take Back The Night, a worldwide event, arrived at Kent State University. Take Back The Night is a march taking strides to spread the word…Tyler Trill has more. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_Trill_TBTNight[/bbrvideo] “Two, four six, eight, stop the date rape.” Powerful words echoed throughout Kent State University’s campus Monday night. Take Back The Night arrived on campus in pursuit to spread the word on sexual violence. Take Back The Night is a worldwide event, which began in the 1960s. “It was around the women’s empowerment…

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C.O.P.S improves safety

C.O.P.S improves safety

A top priority from Kent State Police Department is community safety. C.O.P.S, or Community Oriented Policing Service, is a program KSUPD implemented to find out concerns Kent State faculty members have. TV2’s Tyler Trill has more. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S1_Trill_KSUPD[/bbrvideo] Policing is not always about arresting the bad guys or solving crimes, it also focuses on making the community feel at ease. That is the top objective for the C.O.P.S program at Kent State University. C.O.P.S is an acronym for Community Oriented Policing Services. The leader of…

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C.O.P.S improves safety

C.O.P.S improves safety

From Kent State University Police Department, cops is more than just another name for their job titles. It’s a way to keep the university safe. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P5_Trill_COPS[/bbrvideo] Policing is not just about arresting the bad guys or solving crimes, it is also about making the community feel at ease. That is where Community Oriented Policing Services, or COPS, comes into play here at Kent State University. Michquel Penn, the leader of COPS, says the service is here to let the…

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