Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Kent.
💼 Business
Mitchell Quinn, a 2009 JAG graduate, will open his new Much Love Tattoo Shop in Garrettsville this weekend during Summer Fest and offer pre-drawn flash tattoos priced between $40 and $150.
He will hold a raffle for a free palm-sized tattoo (nearly a dozen vendors will also join the outdoor market).
🌲 Environment
Soaring temperatures have cut power for thousands across Ohio, and residents in Kent can use outage maps—provided by major utilities—to check current outage status and estimated restoration times.
This tool helps customers quickly learn when power will come back.
🎉 Kent Events
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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.
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.
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.
Whimsical Witches Market
11 AM – 6 PM — Acorn Alley — Free entry — Explore mystical vendors and magical goods in a spellbinding atmosphere.
A Silent Escape: Mini-Retreat
10 AM – 3 PM — SHINE Ohio — Lunch included — Experience a transformative day of silence with yoga, meditation, and nature connection.
Kent Brain Day 5K 2025
9 a.m. — Kent State University — Participation donations — Celebrate World Brain Day with a fun 5K run/walk to promote brain health for all ages.
🏠 Kent Real Estate
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💼 Kent Job Board
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📣 Kent Announcements
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