Good morning, Kent.

Kent police are collecting school supplies for Kent Social Services with a donation box in the police lobby until July 29; families in need can register by calling Kent Social Services (330-673-6963) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, with registration closing on July 30.

TownHall II Integrated Health Services and Neighborhood Development Services broke ground on the new Serenity House crisis center at 3761 Lovers Lane in Ravenna on July 17, which will offer short-term shelter and mental health care.

Officials and community leaders (including Mayor Frank Seman and Portage County Commissioner Sabrina Christian-Bennett) attended the event as renovations plan to create private rooms and staff areas to support residents in crisis.

Antonio Gates, who starred in basketball at Kent State without ever playing college football, will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug.

2 for his great NFL career with the Chargers. He rose from an undrafted free agent to setting team records and earning eight Pro Bowl honors + his unique journey highlights his impact on the sport.

The Browns held their first full-squad practice on July 23 at 4:25 p.m. in Berea with no fans present and placed key players on injury lists (Deshaun Watson and Mike Hall Jr. on active/PUP; David Bell on non-football injury) while waiving Jaelen Gill.

Media sessions were held earlier (at 12:50 p.m. and 3:55 p.m.) with selected players and coach Kevin Stefanski to update the progress of training camp.

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.