Warren’s Winter Wonderland

Warren’s Winter Wonderland

As Old Man Winter rolls in, he brings with him a season of shopping, decorating, and giving. Spiros Tempelis has more on how one Warren man, has put his own twist on the three. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_FINAL_TEMPELIS_LIGHTS[/bbrvideo]   Rob Readman of Howland Township in Warren, Ohio has been putting up holiday lights at his current home since 2011. Each year Readman’s production has gotten bigger and better, with no end in sight. Readman’s home sits at the intersection of Howland Wilson…

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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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Evil’s changing perception

Evil’s changing perception

As many in the media will tell you, positive stories are the most fun to cover. Unfortunately, those of us in the news business also have the responsibility of covering stories that aren’t so positive. We try to cover all sides fairly, objectively and ethically, but sometimes we have to tell you about events that are downright disturbing, events like President Bashar al-Assad committing atrocities against the Syrian people, North Korea’s cyber warfare army, and most recently the ISIS beheadings….

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Embattled USG Senator forges on

Embattled USG Senator forges on

Nearly two weeks after Black United Students called for the resignation of two Kent State USG Senators, one of them is speaking publically for the first time. TV2’s Tyler Carey has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_BONUS_CAREY_BUS[/bbrvideo] Kent State Undergraduate Student Government Senator at-large Josh Lewis will not step down, at least for now. During a scheduled meeting between member of Black United Students and USG Thursday night, Lewis reaffirmed his commitment to helping those he feels are “underrepresented” on the KSU…

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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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Against Common Core

Against Common Core

Ohio is one of 45 states that fully adopted the Common Core standards of education, but the intensely divided opinions on the standards have created an uproar of activist groups across the nation. Rachel Godin shed some light on the educational debate and tells the story of those against Common Core.   [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S8_GODIN_COMMONCORE[/bbrvideo]   “This is not a partisan issue. This is about parents standing up for their children. Children don’t know the kind of scam that is happening.. but…

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‘Tis the season to be melancholy

‘Tis the season to be melancholy

As the sky goes gray and the trees go bare, the coming of winter isn’t about cheer and holidays to some people, but a six month slump that they battle every year. TV2’s Julie Selby reports. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_Bonus_Selby_Depression[/bbrvideo] The holidays are upon us, but not everyone is cheerful. People who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression, are just getting into the winter slump. Seasonal depression is depression triggered by changing of the seasons, usually fall and winter. As…

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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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University offers unique courses

University offers unique courses

It’s the time of the year when students schedule classes for their spring semester. Even though many students take classes all geared toward their major, some still have room for a few extra general electives. TV2’s Paige Katrinchak reports… there are some unique and different classes for Kent State students to take. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_Katrinchak_Courses[/bbrvideo] Students at Kent State are able to break the chain of going to classes for their major by signing up for general electives courses. However, the…

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