Good morning, Kent.

The Portage Foundation created the Leadership Portage County Alumni and Friends Endowment fund on April 17 to support local leadership programs.

David and Janet Dix provided the seed funding (a community milestone) to boost initiatives aimed at developing informed and engaged leaders for future success.

Norton teen Joshua Fetter's discovery of 2,000-year-old stone tools near an Airbnb in Sugarcreek is celebrated by Kent State researchers, who say the well-preserved artifacts may have been part of an Adena ritual.

The tools will have a permanent home at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Two Portage County bridge projects will begin April 27, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.

I-76 work in Palmyra Township will cause lane restrictions through mid-May, while the S.R. 305 bridge in Nelson Township will be closed until mid-June with a detour on S.R. 88 north to U.S. 422.

The Aurora Greenmen girls won the Don Faix Invitational at Crestwood on Saturday with 127 points and will host Kent Roosevelt at Veterans Stadium Wednesday at 5 p.m., while the Streetsboro Rockets finished second after strong sprint and hurdle shows (coach comments indicate growing promise).

Garfield G-Men were shut out 18-0 by LaBrae last Saturday in Garrettsville, leaving them winless in league play.

The team will face Streetsboro and Crestwood in a double-header at Veterans Stadium today as coach Faulhaber calls for a mental rebound.

The Streetsboro Rockets won a 2-0 shutout over Southeast at American Legion Field last Saturday, with freshman pitcher Graham Jonas+energizing his teammates to secure the team’s second win in three games.

Coach Chris Scisciani said the mix of fresh energy and senior leadership is building momentum.

The Crestwood Red Devils lost 8-7 to Chagrin Falls last Thursday in Mantua after a late rally fell short.

Coach Matt Helm said the game showed the team’s growing pain and stressed the need to finish strong in upcoming league matchups.

Doug Tallamy Presents: 'How Can I Help?' Saving Nature with Your Yard

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — SEED Campus - Davey Tree Expert Company — Free entry — Learn how your yard can make a big difference in preserving nature with Doug Tallamy's insights.

Bell Tower Brewing Saison Fest

12-4 p.m. — Bell Tower Brewing Co. — Ticket required — Celebrate the art of Saison brewing with tastings from over 20 local breweries.

Rooted and Rising: A Collective Affirmation Gathering

7-9 p.m. — The Healing Brew, LLC — $20 — Ground yourself with guided meditation and affirmations in a heart-centered community gathering.

American Roots Festival

3-9 p.m. — Ray’s Place — Free entry — Celebrate Americana, Bluegrass & Country music with a range of performances at this annual festival.

Paint a Pot: Mother's Day Gift Workshop

11 AM – 1 PM — Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio — $20 per person — Create a handmade pot and plant gift for Mom in this kid-friendly workshop.

Race into Finals 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk

8:30-11:00 a.m. — Henderson Hall — Funds raised benefit the College of Nursing — Lace up and enjoy a community race to celebrate the end of finals.

Plant Bingo for Moms

7-9 p.m. — Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio — BYOB, donations welcomed — Play bingo, win plants, and support moms in need while having fun.