Connor Steffen
News InternConnor Steffen is a junior at Kent State studying journalism. Connor is a member of TV2 News, Kent State's student-run television station, where he serves as the executive producer for all news operations. He also anchors, reports and produces for the station. After graduation, Connor hopes to work as a reporter at a local news station.
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The University of Akron is underway with its COVID-19 wastewater monitoring project, where a team collects wastewater samples from on-campus facilties, attempting to measure copies of a gene from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. -
The office furniture manufacturer plans to hire more staff and is adding capacity to its location on Romig Road.
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The industries saw revenue fall 26% because of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in less money for the state.
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Ray Prisby, or "Showdawg," is one of six NFL fans nationwide being considered for induction into the Ford Hall of Fans with the winners being honored at the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the 2021 Enshrinement Weekend in Canton this August.
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As Ohio continues with the first phase of its vaccination plan, recent data analysis from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation suggests universal mask-wearing may have a bigger impact in lowering the state’s death toll.
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The latest infant mortality report from the Ohio Department of Health shows Black babies continue to die at higher rates than white babies. Gov. Mike DeWine has called for the formation of the Racial Disparity and Infant Mortality Task Force.
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Absolute Pharmacy will offer the vaccine to patients, residents and staff at more than 100 facilities throughout Northeast Ohio.
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A greater demand for their services is leading to a shortage of space and staff.
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Cleveland-Clinic Akron General is currently operating at nearly 98 percent bed occupancy, according to the hospital's Chief Medical Officer.
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The Akron Planning Commission has recommended approval of a residential development project that proposes 197 new townhomes on the former Riverwoods Golf Course.
