Kent
Daily News
Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ During a June 25 board meeting, Kent State University trustees approved unchanged spending of nearly $703.6 million for the coming fiscal year and set tuition rates for new undergraduates—final rates will be set once the state budget is finalized. University President Todd Diacon will submit an operating budget in September—legislative changes to Pell Grants and state funding may affect enrollment. Record-Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portage County Job and Family Services announced the 2025 Back-to-School Clothing Voucher Program to provide $150 vouchers for school clothing and shoes to eligible kindergarten through grade 12 children in SNAP or TANF households. The application period runs from June 23 to August 8 and vouchers must be used at the chosen store before September 30 (applications are available at the Ravenna OhioMeansJobs Center or online). Weekly Villager
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Matt Hill, a lifelong Garfield resident with six years of coaching experience, was named head coach on June 12 after Board of Education approval and replaces Andy Olesky who resigned on May 7. Hill is the son of a local coaching legend & he brings deep community ties & passion to lead the team this season. Weekly Villager
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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