Good morning, Kent.

Chick-fil-A launched a digital game called Code Moo that lets players win free nuggets, waffle fries, or a cookie by playing new missions on its app starting today.

New missions will launch every Tuesday until August 4—local fans across Ohio can use the app to claim rewards at any of the 87 restaurants.

On July 14, Portage County Common Pleas Court sentenced Hongziang Liu, 48, of New York to three years on probation for prostitution-related charges from raids on Ravenna massage parlors—her probation will be supervised in New York and she must pay a $300 fine plus $259 in court costs.

Tawny crazy ants are an invasive species known for forming huge supercolonies and damaging electrical equipment and wildlife, but they are not found in Kent and remain limited to the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of the South (including parts of Florida, Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama). Experts say complete eradication is unlikely though population control is possible with professional pest management.

Hartford Bakery Inc. has recalled 883 loaves of Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf—sold at local Kroger and Walmart stores—for undeclared hazelnuts that may cause severe allergic reactions.

People with nut allergies are urged to return the product for a full refund, and no major injuries have been reported so far.

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.

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.