Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
Good morning, Kent.
🏘️ Community
Korean War veteran Max Bowers (96) received his long-awaited Purple Heart nearly 75 years after being wounded and will join his family in the Cuyahoga Falls Memorial Day parade today.
His granddaughter gathered records to secure the medal he deserved.
🎭 Culture
This November, Kent State will host the Poets for Science Gathering, a three-day event blending academic panels & festival-style workshops with over 90 sessions on nature, science, and community topics.
Registration costs range from $150 for students to $275 for full participation.
🏥 Health
Kent State University received a $1.75M gift from the Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to expand its Mobile Flashes program that offers health services to underserved areas in Northeast Ohio.
The funding will allow the outreach to double the number of clients served and extend services to local school systems (boosting student learning through hands-on experience).
🏈 Sports
Coach Kenny Atkinson asked his Cavaliers during a film session how they plan to rally from a 3-0 deficit against the Knicks as Game 4 is set for 8:00 p.m. today at Rocket Arena.
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