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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A rare pigeon named Harvey received a permanent home in Kent when residents built a custom birdhouse—keeping him safe from the loud bar music and weather—and local businesses will help care for him. FOX8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hanson, the 90s pop band known for MMMBop, will perform at MGM Northfield Park on Oct. 4 and tickets will go on sale on July 18 at 10 a.m. The trio adds this show to a tour that also includes stops in Canada. FOX8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski said Portage County Jail is housing up to 20 federal inmates under a new contract with the U.S. Marshals Service that pays the county $100 per inmate per day, and he noted that the county is in talks to house ICE detainees with federal inmates held alongside county inmates. He added that the federal inmates have been model inmates while they work in programs to gain useful skills (the jail expanded in 2018 to boost its capacity). Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Longtime softball coach LeRoy Moore earned his 200th win on May 13 when his Streetsboro Rockets beat Cloverleaf 12 to 2 in six innings—he is the seventh coach in Portage County to reach this milestone. Moore has coached locally for 13 years and plans to name a successor when he eventually steps down. Weekly Villager
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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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Paint & Sip Evening at North Water Brewing Co.
6:30-8:30 p.m. — North Water Brewing Company — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity while enjoying a beer and painting a decorative 3D design for your home.
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