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Fracking Waste, Artist Death and Wells Sherman Foundation: Week in Review

Here are the week's big headlines from Kent Patch

Fracking Waste

Kent city officials are not worried yet about the recent news that Portage County leads Ohio in disposal of hydraulic fracturing waste water.

Sidewalk Biking Illegal

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Signs may be posted downtown telling bicyclists not to ride on sidewalks.

Artist Death

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Award-winning Kent artist Joseph O’Sickey died this week.

Bissler Marks 100

Bissler & Sons Funeral Home marked its 100th year in business this week.

Wells Sherman Foundation

Workers started excavating dirt to build a foundation for the historic Kent Wells Sherman House on North Water Street.


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