Good morning, Kent.

Kent State celebrated 20 years of its NYC Fashion Program – starting with 26 students who went to Manhattan's Garment District for hands-on learning.

The program is top-ranked in fashion education and alum Jenny Smas will pursue her master's studies online this fall.

Ohio’s 2026 sales tax holiday will run for three days from Aug.

7 to Aug. 9 and covers back to school items. Lawmakers plan to extend the holiday to 15 days in August 2027 to include most tangible items under 500 dollars, and Gov. Mike DeWine is set to sign the bill.

Roosevelt senior Kyle McQueen earned state runner-up honors in the 110 hurdles in Columbus on June 12, running 14.57 seconds.

He had never made regionals before and worked hard to improve his speed and skill (a big step in his track career).

At the state meet (last Saturday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium), Crestwood's Liv Martini finished eighth in the 200 m dash earning her first medal, and Ravenna's Mason Scott placed sixth in the 300 m hurdles breaking a 25 yr record.

Both plan to build on their success next season.

At the state meet in Columbus (Jesse Owens Stadium), junior Olivia Krebs recorded a 41-ft 3-in personal best in the shot put, finishing fourth as the first Huskies girl in top four since 1995, while sophomore Mason Thistlethwaite finished seventh in the 100-meter dash.

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.