Portage County has a wide landscape dotted with farms and orchards that have been owned and operated by the same families for generations. But with the national economy in a crisis, local farmers are feeling the effects on their products and properties.
WATCH: Ohio farmers discuss how they've been affected by the economic crisis.
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Beginning this spring semester, students will only be able to view their tuition bill online and online credit card transactions will be an extra charge. Kent State is eliminating paper bills to help reduce university costs and increase efficiency. (3) comments
Provost Robert Frank said the university hired Sue Averill, who currently works at Cleveland State, to be the new associate provost for faculty affairs. Averill has a background at Kent State. She served for 17 years as executive director of the university's chapter of the American Association of University Professors. (0) comments
Post questions about local and national issues and candidates in the comment feature of this story. TV2 anchors will address them during a special local election show at 9 p.m. tomorrow and during a national issues show at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30. Catch TV2 on channel 2 on campus and channel 16 in Portage County. (2) comments
Russell Fennell never thought he'd end up as a resident at the Freedom House, a homeless shelter for war veterans. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be here," said the 56-year-old Vietnam air veteran. (1) comment
James L. Gaudino, dean of the College of Communication and Information, has been chosen as one of the four finalists for president at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash. (0) comments
Warming lotions, relationship books, candles and even a couple of dildos lined a table in front of Valeah Kennedy, last night's Sextoberfest speaker in the Rathskeller. Kennedy, an employee of Passion Parties, used the products to teach women, and a few men, about their bodies. (14) comments
While writing a thesis may seem like a daunting task, the Honors College is trying to make it a little easier for students. (0) comments
Two Portage County schools will ask voters in their districts to pass emergency tax levies. (0) comments
Bob Long officially resigned as the general manager of WSTB-FM (88.9) yesterday, a day after the situation regarding the station's temporary shutdown seemed to be heading toward a resolution. (1) comment
Kent State professors are raking in record-breaking research grant dollars, and that could translate to better classroom lectures. (0) comments
Shards of glass and broken tree limbs remained in the R-1 Lincoln parking lot behind the Lincoln Building this week after a period of neglect. (0) comments
The Kent Anti-Racist Action organization will march and rally against police brutality tonight, concluding with a giant Twister game to signify taking back public space. (0) comments
Facebook Marketplace is similar to eBay and Craigslist, but may be more convenient for college students looking to buy and sell belongings. (1) comment