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Kent State Track and Field Honored by USTFCCCA for Academic Excellence - Kent State Golden Flashes

NEW ORLEANS – The Kent State men's and women's track and field teams, along with eight individual student-athletes, received All-Academic honors for the 2025 season, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced on Tuesday.Kent, Ohio · Kent Read Article

Robert “Bob” J. Moss

Robert “Bob” J. Moss, 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 23, 1954, in Braxton Co., WV, to the late Harl and Lois Moss. He was also known as “Bob” or “Mossman”, and lived a life of dedication, heroism, and heart—a man who served his country with honor and his family with love. A proud 32 and half year veteran of the United States Air…Garrettsville · Garrettsville Read Article

Cecil “Jim” James Moore

Cecil “Jim” James Moore, born September 27, 1942, in Belington, W.V., to the late Lloyd and Leora (Shahan) Moore. He passed on to be with His Lord and Savior on a beautiful Sunday morning, July 13, 2025. He left this world in the comfort of his home with his wife, Patricia A. Moore (McPherson), one month and day before their 64th Anniversary. She was there with him, a perfect union now divided by death, just as they had promised would be the …Windham, Ohio · Windham Read Article

Kent State Athletics Celebrates Record-breaking Fundraising Year, Raising Over $3 Million - Kent State Golden Flashes

KENT, Ohio – Kent State Athletics and The Golden Flashes Club (TGFC) had a banner year for fundraising during the 2024-25 fiscal year, with the highest cash-in fundraising total in history and third highest in commitments, as well as fully endowing the first program in department history.Kent, Ohio · Kent Read Article

Construction of the Buckeye Block Amphitheater Begins!

The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that construction of the Buckeye Block Amphitheater will officially begin by the end of July 2025. This milestone marks a major step forward in the revitalization of downtown Garrettsville, with The Pattie Group providing professional landscaping and hardscaping, and Hummel Construction building a 32-foot by 28-foot stage and band shell. Once complete, the space will host a variety …Garrettsville · Garrettsville Read Article

TownHall II & Neighborhood Development Services break ground for Serenity House crisis center

Mental health outreach will soon be more accessible to Portage County residents. TownHall II Integrated Health Services and Neighborhood Development Services officially broke ground on the site for the new Serenity House crisis care center at 3761 Lovers Lane in Ravenna last Thursday morning. “It is a day of just being so grateful and thankful for our community collaborators that are critical to the success of this project because the need for t…Ravenna · Ravenna Read Article

Emily Parcell named Miss Agriculture USA Queen

Danielsville resident Emily Parcell was recently named the 2025 National Miss Agriculture USA during the organization’s pageant in Mantua, Ohio.Mantua, Ohio · Mantua Read Article

Fred Garcia Joined Wrestling as an Assistant Coach - Kent State Golden Flashes

KENT, Ohio – Fred Garcia joined Coach Moore's staff in July 2025 as an assistant coach, following Josh Moore from Cleveland State.Wrestling · Kent Read Article

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