Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Kent.
🏛️ Government
Ohio's tax-free weekend is now a two-week event that will begin at midnight on Aug.
1 and end at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 14, and most tangible personal property costing up to $500, including food, clothing and books, will be tax-free. Online orders that meet the criteria, such as those on Amazon, will also be included while vehicles, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products remain taxed.
🏥 Health
Dr. Timothy McDermott from OSU Extension said that tick bites and Lyme disease have increased across Ohio, affecting people, pets and farm animals and putting kids at risk.
He urged Kent residents to wear long clothing, use bug spray outdoors and check for ticks after being outside—using proper removal techniques if bitten.
The Ohio Department of Health Laboratory confirmed that mosquito pools collected on July 9 from parks in Kent tested positive for West Nile virus, and no human cases have been reported.
The Kent City Health Department will increase monitoring and treatment efforts in affected areas to reduce mosquito breeding.
🎉 Kent Events
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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.
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.
Estate Planning 101 Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m. — PBS Western Reserve — Free entry — Learn essential steps for estate planning with expert guidance from attorney Dan Gibbons.
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