Broadcast Reporting

Silverware clangs against dishes. The sound of chatter fills the cavernous fellowship hall of Good Samaritan Parish in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, as teen boys push around carts stacked high with plates of pasta, desserts and beverages. A tall man in a bright red shirt moves about the crowd, personally greeting each diner. Keenan Baker has been planning this spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the teens in his youth group for months. Born and raised in the Ambridge community, Baker serves as…

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The Welcome Kettle Project offers more than a helping hand when it comes to supporting Afghan refugees settling into the Cleveland area. The Welcome Kettle Project is a nonprofit organization that was formed last November to help aid newly immigrated Afghan refugees settling within the Northeast Ohio area. The origins of this organization, and the refugees they help, carries a deeper story beyond the surface level. The Afghan refugee crisis has been one of the longest and most drawn out in…

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Kent State LaDonya Williams is already model and public relations major, and just recently she added life saver to her skill set. TV2’s own Chris Abreu has more on her story.

The Northeast Ohio Shetland Sheepdog Rescue cares for animals in need. The nonprofit was founded by a Kent State Alumni, who decided to honor her past dog by doing something to help Sheltie’s in need. Volunteers say their efforts wouldn’t be possible without the support of friends and family.

From being a completely functioning musician to ended up with a chronic illness, Hal Walker sees the good things in life and wants to keep doing music no matter his condition.

As a young girl growing up on a small farm in Southern Ohio, Danielle Wells watched her parents and grandparents grow their own food in their backyard. She dreamed of owning her own herb and vegetable garden one day. Her dream eventually came true and now she is a small business owner. “It stemmed from when I was a child,” Danielle Wells, owner of Moms Garden said. “Really getting into the herbs, having my own garden since I was eight…

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Coach Buckwalter has always excelled on the wrestling mat. He dominated for five years at Kent State. Though his impact went well beyond his athletics, his leadership, academics, and the positive role in his community led to him getting the Joe Begala and Merle Wagoner Award in one day.  When Stow-Munroe Falls needed a new high school wrestling coach, they found the perfect candidate. Tyler Buckwalter now is leading a team to be the best they can in wrestling, but…

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Tim Ziegenfuss originally found his passion for health in his early high school days. In high school, Ziegenfuss was an athlete who was always looking to up his game and health over opponents. He took a class that really sparked his passion for physiology and everything came very naturally for him. Ziegenfuss would go on to Lockhaven for an undergraduate in health sciences, Purdue for his master’s in exercise physiology, and got his Ph.D. at Kent State University.  Dr. Ziegenfuss…

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A “made-from-scratch” business has spread its wings over the past couple of years in Kent. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, this bakery might be just the spot to test your sweet tooth. TV2’s Shane Troyano discovers the secret recipe of success at The Mockingbird Bakery.