Good morning, Kent.

The Kent Fire Department will host a touch-a-truck event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13 at Station 1 (320 S.

Depeyster St.) with the fire, police and service departments set to participate.

Local high school seniors in the Akron Canton area have been named Star Students for 2026 for their achievements in academics and community leadership.

Guidance counselors and a panel of judges from local newspapers selected the finalists to honor their positive impact on schools and neighborhoods.

Ohio lawmakers approved a bill today requiring schools to teach a 'success sequence' that links graduating high school, full-time work and marriage with a lower risk of poverty for students in grades 6 to 12 — if signed by Gov. DeWine, parents cannot opt their children out of the lesson.

Anglers in Kent have a chance to fish free on June 20-21 as Ohio offers public fishing without a license.

The event features spots like Mogadore Reservoir for channel catfish and Chippewa Lake for saugeye — giving local fishers a fun summer outing.

The Streetsboro Rockets boys' relay team won the OHSAA Division III state championship last Saturday at the Ohio State University's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.

The team's record-setting time and grit + spirit propelled their historic win.

The James Hunter Six Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless rhythm & soul of British singer-songwriter and GRAMMY-nominated James Hunter with his six-piece band.