Kent
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ohio is set to begin a two-week tax holiday on August 1 when most items under $500, including clothing, electronics, and home goods, will be tax-free until August 14—online orders also qualify if they meet the criteria. Record-Courier
- ➤ Households in Northeast Ohio have seen their electric bills rise 10–15% this summer due to an 800% jump in capacity prices from last year’s PJM auction — experts say the increase adds about $20 per month. Experts warn that additional rate hikes are expected and advise residents to lower costs by unplugging unused appliances, switching to LED bulbs, and improving insulation. FOX8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marty Schottenheimer expressed his admiration for Antonio Gates—who switched from playing basketball at Kent State to becoming a record-setting NFL tight end. Gates, now a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, built his career as an undrafted player and was key to the Chargers' 14-2 season. Record-Courier
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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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Home Heritage Summer Concert Series
7-9 p.m. — Hometown Bank Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance by the Danjo Jazz Orchestra in downtown Kent.
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