Kent
Daily News
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Youth organizer Mohsin Samrah from the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent warns that local youth are turning to social media and AI for advice rather than talking with family and mentors. He urges the community to start open, honest conversations to help youth manage their struggles. Record-Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Portage County Senior Board named its top senior students for April and May on May 16. The board selected a male and female student each month based on academic and leadership excellence from Rootstown, Theodore Roosevelt, Crestwood and Windham High Schools + honoring students such as Katie Sisley, Simon Khan, Katrina Richards and Ethan Thornton. Record-Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Realtor.com data for February shows Portage County homes sold at a median price of $263,000, down 2.7% from January. Single-family home prices dropped 9% while condo and townhome values rose 8.9%, with overall prices up 6.1% compared to last year. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rootstown rallied from an 11-3 deficit to notch a 19-15 win over Crestwood on May 7 — clinching the Chagrin Valley Conference title with a win at Kirtland four days later. Record-Courier
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An Evening With Michael Martin Murphey
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of Michael Martin Murphey, a legend of Country and Western music.
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Ekoostik Hookah Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience an eclectic mix of folk, psychedelic rock, and blues with Ekoostik Hookah.
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