Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Wizardly Weekend will return downtown Kent on July 18-19 with a range of family-friendly events — including themed merchandise, a vendor village and a costumed run in Fred Fuller Park — organizers said.
Additional activities on July 19 will offer crafts, food and games at local venues.
The 61st Ox Roast Fair will be held July 18—20 at St. Joseph Parish in Mantua, featuring tractor and truck pulls, carnival rides, live music and Ox Roast beef slow-cooked in brick-lined pits.
Parking costs $5 per vehicle—discounts are offered on Sunday with a food donation.
🏛️ Government
Ohio passed the E-Check Ease Act earlier this year to give car owners an option to get an alternative emissions certificate and to exempt vehicles six years old or newer.
The Ohio EPA submitted a proposal to the U.S. EPA — if approved, the state will end the program soon to save drivers time and money.
🎉 Kent Events
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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.
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.
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