Police shortages: A growing concern across America’s communities

Police shortages: A growing concern across America’s communities

In recent years, police shortages have become an increasing issue across the United States, with communities struggling to deal with the implications of understaffed law enforcement agencies. Cities close to home, such as Akron, Ohio, are no exception to the shortage in law enforcement officers. The city is finding it more and more challenging to endure safety to those who live and work in the area. “Retaining officers is a new challenge” Ohio State Highway Patrol Officer Jim Callahan Akron…

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Mental Health Issues are on the Rise: Why and How Universities Across Ohio Can Help.

Mental Health Issues are on the Rise: Why and How Universities Across Ohio Can Help.

The United States is seeing a mental health crisis in communities across the country. College students in particular are standing out as one of the biggest groups who are reaching out for help.  According to the American Psychological Association, six in ten college students meet the criteria for mental health issues.  Jared Mueller, an independently licensed social worker in Ohio with 23 years of experience spoke with me about why college students may face difficult times.  “College students face a…

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From FOMO to Focus: Why College Students’ Need a Screen Timeout

From FOMO to Focus: Why College Students’ Need a Screen Timeout

Traditionally, the college experience conjures images of late-night study sessions fueled by caffeinated bonding. Yet, a troubling trend has surfaced: students increasingly rely on their screens, resulting in negative impacts. A study by Frontiers in Psychology shows a concerning reality: 61.6% of young adults, a number climbing to 68.7%, struggle with smartphone addiction and report poor sleep quality. This problem is greater than just restlessness, with the study demonstrating a direct relationship between excessive screen exposure and decreased concentration, heightened…

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Creating Awareness for Pediatric Brain Cancer During Cancer Prevention Awareness Month

Creating Awareness for Pediatric Brain Cancer During Cancer Prevention Awareness Month

On January 11th Michael Strahan sent shock waves through the nation with his and daughter Isabella’s interview with fellow Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts. The interview was the first time the Strahans publicly spoke about Isabella’s brain tumor diagnosis, Medulloblastoma. Medulloblastoma is one of the most common forms of brain cancer in children in the Northeast Ohio area. Since the announcement, Isabella launched a YouTube series to be a voice for children with childhood brain cancer. The series launched…

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Downtown Elves Hit the Shelves

Downtown Elves Hit the Shelves

ANCHOR HOLIDAY FUN ARRIVES IN KENT WITH THE DOWNTOWN ELVES, A COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENT TO ENGAGE CUSTOMERS AS THEY SHOP,  TV2’S MAYA HOLTZMAN HAS THE STORY. STARTING ON DECEMBER 1ST, MAIN STREET KENT’S DOWNTOWN ELVES HAVE HIT THE SHELVES OF 10 LOCAL STORES AND RESTAURANTS.

Food security ahead of the holidays in Portage County

Food security ahead of the holidays in Portage County

[ANCHOR] CURRENTLY A DOLLAR CAN CREATE THREE MEALS FOR PEOPLE FIGHTING HUNGER. AND RIGHT IN PORTAGE COUNTY, LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES ARE SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH A LITTLE EXTRA HOPE.  [SYDNEY] THAT’S RIGHT. BOTH KENT SOCIAL SERVICES AND RAVENNA CENTER OF HOPE ARE GEARING UP FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON.