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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

EVENTS

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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.

    Wed, 8/20/25

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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.

    Thu, 8/28/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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