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Preparing for the real world

Preparing for the real world

This time of year, college students all across the country are preparing for finals, but what have they really learned this semester? Even the hardest-working student doesn’t have time to study every subject, but unfortunately many don’t have time to keep up with current events either. Are book smarts enough or should we expect our college grads to know about what’s happening in the real world too? TV2’s Melinda Stephan took to the streets to find out. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_FS_Stephan_PreparingForTheRealWorld2[/bbrvideo] College…

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Evil’s changing perception

Evil’s changing perception

As many in the media will tell you, positive stories are the most fun to cover. Unfortunately, those of us in the news business also have the responsibility of covering stories that aren’t so positive. We try to cover all sides fairly, objectively and ethically, but sometimes we have to tell you about events that are downright disturbing, events like President Bashar al-Assad committing atrocities against the Syrian people, North Korea’s cyber warfare army, and most recently the ISIS beheadings….

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Toko comes to town

Toko comes to town

In the last few years Kent, Ohio has added a multitude of new restaurants to its list of attractions. From Mexican to Mediterranean, the redevelopment has seen the addition of an array of options for Kent residents, but another will soon be open for business. TV2’s Melinda Stephan has more on the future of Kent’s local cuisine. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_Stephan_TokoComesToTown[/bbrvideo] Kent has seen a surge in new restaurants in the past few years.  There are Mexican restaurants, Mediterranean restaurants, a Thai…

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Hunting regulations change

Hunting regulations change

If you’re a sportsman in certain areas of Ohio, you might notice some changes in regulations this hunting season, and although the Division of Wildlife says there’s a very good reason for that, some hunters disagree. With more on this, here’s TV2’s Melinda Stephan. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S6_Stephan_HuntingRegulationsChange[/bbrvideo] Ohio’s gun season for deer opens next week on November 22, but this year the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is making a change.  District 3 of the Division of Wildlife oversees Northeast…

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Successful [wo]men working

Successful [wo]men working

Women haven’t always had an easy time getting professional positions, but a woman in Kent, Ohio is proving that these days being a woman doesn’t necessarily mean being disadvantaged.  TV2’s Melinda Stephan has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S5_Stephan_SuccessfulWoMenWorking2[/bbrvideo] These days it’s not strange to see women in the business world, but some might still think a construction company is an unlikely place to find a female owner. Julie Brandle, owner of Metis Construction in Kent, OH, recently spoke at a local…

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Halloween increases sales

Halloween increases sales

This time of year, people flock to Halloween stores looking to find the perfect costume. In Kent, one store in particular is a popular choice for students creating their one-of-a kind ensembles. TV2’s Melinda Stephan has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S4_Stephan_HalloweenIncreasesSales1[/bbrvideo] This Halloween weekend will find many Kent residents in search of the perfect costume, and lots of them will end up at local clothing and costume shop Einstein’s Attic. Though small, Einstein’s Attic is a 12-year-old Kent business that is…

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Restaurants outperform retail

Restaurants outperform retail

In the past two years, Kent, OH has added approximately 15 new retail stores and over 20 restaurants to its downtown district. And while some of them have enjoyed success, others are still struggling. TV2’s Melinda Stephan has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S3_Stephan_RESTAURANTSOUTPERFORMRETAIL4[/bbrvideo] It’s hard to keep track of all the new businesses in Kent, especially the ones that aren’t so successful. Though many restaurants seem to be enjoying prosperity, retail stores seem to have a hard time catching on. Owners…

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TimeBank supports community

TimeBank supports community

Four years ago, a woman named Abby Greer founded an unusual business in Kent, OH that has not only helped its patrons, it’s also helped the city’s community as a whole.  TV2’s Melinda Stephan has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_Stephan_TimeBankSupportsCommunity1[/bbrvideo] For their business breakfast this month, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce chose to feature the Kent Community TimeBank. Abby Greer founded the TimeBank in 2010 out of a love of community service, and has garnered support from individuals as wells…

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Entrepreneur runs Chamber

Entrepreneur runs Chamber

Business is booming in Kent right now, and local entrepreneur Lori Wemhoff is trying to keep that momentum going.  At the heart of her drive to see local businesses succeed is the experience of being a business owner herself.  BBR’s Melinda Stephan has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S1_Stephan_EntrepreneurRunsChamber3[/bbrvideo] The sound of business flourishing in Kent is music to Lori Wemhoff’s ears. That’s because she runs Kent Area Chamber of Commerce, the driving force behind Kent’s local business community. But Wemhoff’s ties…

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Entrepreneur runs Chamber

Entrepreneur runs Chamber

Many areas have seen an improvement since the economic downtown a while back, but a local entrepreneur in Kent, Ohio is playing a dual role in trying to keep business booming.  BBR’s Melinda Stephan has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P5_Stephan_EntrepreneurRunsChamber2[/bbrvideo] “And I have a problem with telling people ‘no.’” Lori Wemhoff has a hard time saying “no.”  That might be why she owns her own business and runs the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce. As a small business owner, Wemhoff is…

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