Kent
Daily News
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities across Portage County will observe Memorial Day on May 25 with planned ceremonies and events, including Aurora’s wreath-laying at Veterans Memorial Park at 10:15 a.m., a parade in Hiram Village with a flower planting, a pancake breakfast by Randolph Fire Department, and services in Paris and Suffield Townships. Record-Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a May 12 meeting, Crestwood Local Schools did not renew Pupil Services Director Sherry Peters’ contract as part of cost-saving measures that cut a dozen positions + saved about $1 million; Superintendent Aireane Curtis said the district will search for a new treasurer after Treasurer Katie Hoffmeister resigned. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Albert Einstein
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