Good morning, Kent.

Townhall II Integrated Health Network and Neighborhood Development Services will open Tommy's Place, a 10-bed homeless shelter for people facing mental health challenges or justice involvement, at 11 a.m. Aug.

13 on Lovers Lane in Ravenna Township, where guests can access wraparound services with no background check required.

The CDC says cyclospora season runs from May 1 through August 31 and Ohio reported nearly 1,200 cases in June and July — local health officials advise using proper food safety to reduce infection risks.

Ohio customers can get up to 50% off Cedar Point and Kings Island tickets by buying a large Coca-Cola drink at a participating McDonald's, according to an ABC 6 report.

The discount, available from July 20-Aug. 16, (check local participation) offers a chance for family fun.

Kent State players Dru DeShields and Thomas Aden relaxed ahead of MAC Media Day (Mid-American Conference preview) as they prepared to discuss the team's upcoming football season.

Kent State Golden Flashes were picked to finish eighth in the MAC preseason poll on Thursday, July 22 at Ford Field + the selection shows improvement after a 0-12 season and a 21-game losing streak ended under full-time coach Mark Carney.