Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
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🏘️ Community
Portage County Job and Family Services runs the free Comprehensive Case Management Employment Program that gives youth aged 14–24 work experience and mentorship while local employers like State Farm agent Shannan Jursa in Garrettsville gain skilled help & free labor.
The program has helped young people like Ty’Shaun Caples become eligible as a State Farm agent & now enrolls over 20 participants as it seeks more employer partners.
💼 Business
Wine Spectator announced that 43 Ohio restaurants are among the world’s best for wine lists and service — including Kent’s The River Merchant.
The award process required restaurants to apply and be evaluated — a new sign of quality for the region.
🏛️ Government
The Elliman Road bridge in Shalersville Township will be closed for 30 days (beginning at 7 a.m. June 30) for deck replacement, according to the Portage County Engineer's Office.
Motorists must follow a detour via Frost Road and Diagonal roads while repairs are underway.
🏈 Sports
Crestwood’s girls’ basketball coach Tom Henderson was named the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Division IV-V Assistant Coach of the Year on March 28 after helping lead the team to a conference title and a district championship.
He coached with his son T.J. plus he will return to the bench next season to continue his long coaching career.
🎉 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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