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Ohio deer hunters harvested 30,861 deer (with Coshocton leading at 1,306) through Oct.

21, a notable rise from last year, as reported by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Archery season is open until Feb. 7, giving hunters extra time to build on their success.

Bistro on Main closed on Oct.

14 because of staffing issues, but its owners are now seeking a buyer—one who will preserve the restaurant’s 70-year legacy at 1313 W. Main St. in Kent.

Portage County high school football games are set for Friday (today) and Saturday with predictions spanning Metro, Suburban American, Nonleague, and Northern 8 contests.

Analysts point to key players and strong running games in matchups like Ravenna versus Roosevelt and Streetsboro versus Tallmadge.

NEOMED is expanding clinical rotations and partnerships across the state and opening a new era in health education at its Rootstown campus.

The university is launching an $80 million capital campaign for the Live Learn Innovate building (expected to break ground in 2027 and open in fall) to support student housing, research and collaboration.

Museum director Sarah Spinner said the museum, which now welcomes nearly 25,000 visitors yearly, will open NFL Looks: From Draft Day to Game Day on Jan.

28 (at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center) to link art with football and continue building strong town-gown ties.

Crestwood Red Devils dropped a 17-7 loss to Rootstown last Friday at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua, and Coach D’Amato said 10 penalties + mistakes hurt the team’s effort, marking their fourth loss in five games.

Firehouse Subs will launch three plushies honoring heroic K-9s on Wednesday, Oct.

28 at local locations — the $9.95 toys will benefit the Public Safety Foundation that supplies equipment to first responders.

Bell Tower Brewing Co. in Kent invites guests to its fifth anniversary bierstacheln event on Oct.

24 (an outdoor hot metal poker beer-caramelizing spectacle) from 11 a.m. until supplies run out. The brewpub offers 17 house-brewed beers and scratch-made food including a popular Bavarian-style pretzel.