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Windham graduate Colleen Thompson has boosted her hay business, McGuire Hay Sales LLC, by switching to Spectrum’s fiber line that reliably supports record keeping and social media updates for local and regional livestock owners, letting her better balance farm work (and family life).

Downtown Mantua Revitalization’s Art on the Hill and Wine Tasting Too has opened vendor registration for its Arts and Crafts Street Festival scheduled for Saturday, July 11 in Mantua.

Vendors can email [email protected] or apply online to secure a spot.

Kent State’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative hosted a networking event + gallery exhibit titled '25+Year CUDC Retrospective' on Feb.

24 and introduced new director Allison Lukaczy-Love, who shared her plan to strengthen civic partnerships and position the hub for innovation.

Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative received a $20,000 NEA grant to fund temporary winter art installations on the Veterans Memorial Bridge streetcar level, engaging local middle and high school students with digital projections and informational kiosks in the first quarter.

Ohio farmers are facing steep diesel and fertilizer prices as the conflict in Iran drives up costs.

They report extra expenses during planting season that could boost crop and fuel prices later (farmers warn that rising costs threaten margins).

Aurora senior Drake Brasiel finished second in the 175-pound state tournament bracket last weekend at OSU’s Schottenstein Center, ending his high school career with a state championship berth while teammate Guilia Zayas made history as the first female wrestler in program history to place at the girls’ state tournament.

Streetsboro Rockets' junior wrestler Jarreau Walker won his second state title in the 113-pound weight class with a 4-3 win over Akron St. Vincent-St Mary freshman Nolan DeShon at Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center last weekend.

Walker now plans to pursue a third title in his senior year.

JAG held the Shamrock Shootout as the final event of its first Unified Basketball season last Friday at James A.

Garfield High School, where teams from Garret Morgan High + Lincoln West and Brecksville Broadview Heights played while student coaches and peers created a festive atmosphere celebrating inclusive teamwork.

Kent State's season ended after a 79-58 NIT loss to Illinois State on Wednesday, March 18.

Illinois State built a 20-point lead by halftime + hit 13 three-pointers as they advanced to face Wake Forest.

NCAA wrestling now faces a new era as student-athletes deal with lucrative NIL contracts and transfer portal moves ahead of the Rocket Arena championships in Cleveland.

Local athlete Chris Earnest’s move to Kent State highlights a trend that coaches say changes recruiting dynamics + presents new opportunities for the sport.

Seed Starting Workshop

3 PM — Bell Tower Brewing Co. — Ticket required — Learn sustainable farming practices and start your garden with herbs and tomatoes.

First Thursday Cookie Social

10-11 a.m. — Fashion Library — Free entry — Enjoy a sweet treat while discovering the resources available at the Fashion Library.

Sine Caterva & Sunset Drive Concert

8-11:59 p.m. — The Matinee — $5 presale / $10 at the door — Experience indie funk-folk and jam sounds from two vibrant Kent bands in Highland Square.

Easter Plant Bingo Night

7 PM – 9 PM — Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio — BYOB welcome — Celebrate Easter with plants, prizes, and springtime fun in a lively greenhouse atmosphere.

Brain Break: Run Away From Your Stress 5k

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Kent State University Cunningham Hall — Registration fee required — Participate in a fun run to support mental health awareness and enjoy scenic routes on campus.