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Monday, June 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Portage County Water Rescue Team warns boaters to avoid the Cuyahoga River after a 5-year-old boy drowned near the Sheraton Suites on Front Street and rescue teams in Kent saved two people during river incidents while a man remains missing (the team posted its warning on June 22). Record-Courier
- ➤ The Kent Fire Department rescued 23 people and six dogs from the fast-moving Cuyahoga River near the Middlebury Road boat ramp on June 22 after 11 people fell from their rafts—multiple departments worked together over three hours—and officials warned residents against entering the river following a fatal incident in Cuyahoga Falls on June 21. Record-Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portage County Park District asked Ravenna at a June 9 meeting to help save Crystal Lake by turning its land into a public park while keeping the city's water rights safe—officials said the lake is key for future water needs. The park district will follow up with city leaders and apply for a grant by Oct. 1. Record-Courier
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Dan Smith Community Park Concert – Time Machine
6-8 p.m. — Dan Smith Community Park — Free entry — Experience a delightful evening of free live music from local bands in a community setting.
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Kent Heritage Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — Main Street Kent — Free entry — Enjoy live music, kids' activities, local food trucks, and a classic car show at this community celebration.
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Northeast Ohio Dachshund Picnic
12-4 p.m. — Fred Fuller Park — Donation of dog food requested — Celebrate all things dachshund with vendors, contests, and food while supporting rescue efforts.
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Whimsical Witches Market
11 AM – 6 PM — Acorn Alley — Free entry — Explore mystical vendors and magical goods in a spellbinding atmosphere.
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