Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
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🎓 Education
Administrators surprised teachers when the Jursa Family's Crash-A-Class grant awarded $1,000 to classrooms at Garfield and Newton Falls.
Peggy Shay and Rebecca Eggleston were recognized to boost student engagement, and the program may expand in coming years.
NEOMED students learned their residency placements on March 20 during Match Day as they prepare to graduate this spring.
Sixty percent will train in Ohio, with many joining primary care programs at local hospitals (including University Hospitals and Nationwide Children's).
🏛️ Government
The Ohio Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing state routes 82 and 88 in northeast Portage County starting April 6.
Drivers will face lane restrictions along segments from Sheldon Road to Garrettsville and between routes 303 and 305 (completion expected late September).
🎉 Kent Events
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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.
🏠 Kent Real Estate
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