Kent
Daily News
Thursday, March 6th, 2025
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two dogs, Red and Chance, were safely rescued by the Portage County Water Rescue Team from a log in a Rootstown creek and returned to their owner. Record-Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sgt. Tricia Knoles, with 20 years in law enforcement, teaches 'Blue Courage' at Kent State Police to help officers, both new and experienced, reconnect with their motivation and build resilience for emotional challenges in their profession. Kent State Today
- ➤ James A. Garfield Local Schools received the 2024 Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education for superior academic progress, ranking it among the top 1% of school districts in the state. Weekly Villager
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portage County Job and Family Services launches the Renew Tech 2.0 Program to offer unused office equipment to eligible residents, reducing e-waste. Weekly Villager
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portage County officials and a state legislator advocate for property tax reform and expanded homestead exemptions in response to significant tax hikes affecting seniors. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kent State Golden Flashes, following a winless 2024 season, have announced a challenging 2025 football schedule that includes games against Texas Tech, Oklahoma, and Florida State. Record-Courier
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Chloe and the Steel Strings Live
6-10 p.m. | Standing Rock Cultural Arts | Ticket prices vary | Experience an evening of live music with Chloe and the Steel Strings in an intimate setting.
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Wood Block Printing Workshop
2-5 p.m. — FJKluth Art Gallery — Materials provided — Explore the art of woodcuts and printing techniques while creating your own designs.
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