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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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Parade Brings Together Students, Community Members and Businesses

Parade Brings Together Students, Community Members and Businesses

In Kent, Ohio the sound of drums and sirens rang in Kent State University’s 2014 homecoming. Michael Lopick is here with how this little parade has a big impact on Kent State students, community members and local businesses.   [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S3_LOPICK_PARADE[/bbrvideo]     Early on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 18 a drum roll signals the start of Kent State University’s 2014 homecoming parade. The parade, which winds from KSU’s campus down to the heart of downtown Kent, not only…

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Sky Lounge breaking ground in Tri Towers

Sky Lounge breaking ground in Tri Towers

The long awaited renovation of tri towers has finally been completed, but what is it? What does it look like? Well while most students are left to wonder, other students along with faculty and the community got a peak inside on Wednesday the 15th of October. TV2’S Kayla Hodge is here with more on the event [bbrvideo width=“475”]BBR_S3_HODGE_LOUNGE[/bbrvideo] On Wednesday October 15, 2014 Kent State hosted yet another renovations event here on campus. Tri-Towers one of Kent’s largest dorms on…

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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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KACC’s Lori Wemhoff: ‘Sleep is overrated’

KACC’s Lori Wemhoff: ‘Sleep is overrated’

The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce (KACC) Executive Director, Lori Wemhoff is not as worried about sleep as she is about growing Kent businesses. Wemhoff has never shied away from advancing community activity, or from a challenge. She has an expansive background in public relations and marketing in a variety of industries including intercollegiate athletics, corporate business development, healthcare and international architecture. Wemhoff was also president of her own marketing firm, LMS Creative Communications, which led her to association with…

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Garrettsville Strong

Garrettsville Strong

After the village of Garrettsfille suffered from a fire last week, the community is now coming together more than ever — and that includes support from across the world. TV2’s Vivian Feke takes a look at how the small town is recovering in a big way.  [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”The village of Garrettsville comes together after a fire devastated a block of the community’s historic downtown.”]BBR_04_Feke_GarrettsvilleStrong[/bbrvideo] Garrettsville, Ohio, suffered the loss of 13 of its historic downtown businesses last week….

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