Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Kent.
🏘️ Community
Residents are invited to join the Portage County Amateur Radio Service Field Day at Freedom Township Park (6836 Streeter Rd in Freedom Township) on Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28.
The event will feature live demonstrations and hands-on emergency communications for families and individuals.
Triple Trail Fest kicks off today at 8 a.m. at Buchert Park in Mantua (a Buckeye Trail town) with the Headwaters Adventure Race featuring a run, pedal, and paddle.
Festivities continue at 9 a.m. with live country and jazz music, art displays, guided hikes, sports tournaments, and a Kids’ Zone with a duck race.
💼 Business
Kent native Mark Hartburg held a ribbon cutting for his new sports memorabilia store at 137 East Main Street in Ravenna last Thursday.
The shop offers autographed cards, jerseys, + hosts a raffle for 14 framed jerseys at the RACC’s Midnight Madness Celebration on Nov. 27.
🎓 Education
The Portage Foundation awarded over $61,000 in scholarships today to local college-bound and technical students across Portage County.
The awards supported a broad range of studies and reflected community donors’ commitment to education (including a $5,000 grant to James A. Garfield’s Riley Grace).
Kent was named one of the best college towns when MoneyLion released its 2026 list on Friday, June 5, ranking the city 8th nationally and the only Ohio town among 20 based on factors including rent, income & cost of living.
🌲 Environment
Officials in Aurora reported a black bear sighting near Homestead, Eggleston, and Crackle roads.
Wildlife advises residents to secure food (removing attractants like garbage and feeders) as bears continue to return to Ohio.
🏛️ Government
Ohio law enforcement can activate statewide alerts (AMBER for abducted children, Blue for officer safety, and Endangered Missing Adult Alert for vulnerable adults and seniors) only after a case meets strict legal criteria.
Officials urge residents to contact local police immediately if someone goes missing.
🏥 Health
Coleman Health Services opened its first 24/7 Portage Crisis Center at 3922 Lovers Lane in Ravenna last Tuesday morning.
The center consolidates crisis stabilization services and offers round-the-clock psychiatric care and youth assessment, including a 23-hour involuntary hold (providing trauma-informed support).
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