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Patch's House & Home
Low Interest Rates: What's The Big Deal?
It seems the major news networks can’t let a week go by without bringing up how low the interest rates are. “Interest rates are at 40 year lows!” “Interest rates for buying a home are low...
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Hobbies
The Rainbow House at Dawn
I'm sure we've all noticed this house at the corner of Columbus and Depeyster Streets in Kent. How could we not? Even if it were all white, the rambling and detailed construction wo...
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Business
PHOTOS: The Faces of Gougler Machine
Perhaps the most visible element of the C.L. Gougler and Machine Co. will disappear into the pages of history today. Demolition of the former factory's massive smoke stack, which has...
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Government
Watch: Panelists Discuss Fracking Pros and Cons
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has been happening in Ohio since the 1950s, according to experts, and it's been a hot topic of conversation for several years. Oil and gas companie...
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Government
Fracking 101: Learn More at Fairlawn Forum
Fracking is a hot topic in several Ohio cities such as Kent and townships such as Bath. If you're looking to learn more about the fracking process, mineral rights or the environmenta...
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Government
Motorcycle Club Drops Plans for Kent Clubhouse
Last-minute withdrawals from the Kent planning and zoning commissions means a motorcycle club won't be opening a clubhouse on West Elm Street anytime soon. Born Free M.C. Toy Run Inc...
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Government
Motorcycle Club Buys West Elm House for 'Philanthropic Institution'
A motorcycle club well known in Portage County for its annual toy runs has purchased a dilipidated home at 325 W. Elm St. for use as a philanthropic institution/meeting house – but varian...
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News
Show Us Your Easter Eggs or Bountiful Baskets
Raise your hand if you've already colored your Easter eggs. If you haven't already, we're sure you're planning on doing it soon, and we want to see the cool color combinations you come up...
