Good morning, Kent.

The Charlestown Summerfest and Cruise In will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Aug.

1 at Charlestown Township Park on Rock Spring Road. The family event, designed to benefit the Charlestown Firefighter Association, features vendors, food, inflatables, and a dunk a firefighter contest.

The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library hired Missy Littell as its new director on Monday, Jul.

27. Littell, formerly the Kirtland director, now oversees a staff of 43 and a $3.6 million budget.

Aldi's viral Kirkwood Spicy Chicken Patties returned on July 29 at local stores as a limited-time Aldi Find priced at $4.99 (shoppers say the spicy flavor mirrors a McDonald's chicken sandwich), and supplies may run out soon.

Swensons Drive-In was ranked the sixth best regional fast food chain nationwide by USA TODAY 10BEST Awards on Wednesday, July 29.

The Akron-based chain is known for its signature double cheeseburger and other favorites as recognized by readers and experts.

Kent State University sophomore Parker Lamy sang a duet onstage with Broadway star Idina Menzel during a Cleveland Orchestra performance at Blossom Music Center on July 26 — now she stars as Jean MacLaren in Brigadoon at Porthouse Theatre until Aug.

9.

Kent State University professor Pratim Datta discussed artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and public policy on Cybersecurity Today Tuesday, July 28.

His comments focused on export controls and global ICT trends.

Three Maplewood Career Center students earned two gold medals and one silver medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta on July 29.

Superintendent Randy Griffith praised their hard work and dedication in the national competition.

Taylor Farms recalled its iceberg lettuce on July 17 amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has affected over 2,500 in Ohio; officials urge consumers to discard the recalled product and wash all produce thoroughly.

Health officials are tracking a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened over 6,000 people, and doctors advise Kent residents to use oral rehydration solutions (mixed as directed) and avoid sugary drinks and greasy foods to prevent dehydration; severe symptoms should prompt immediate medical care.