Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
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🏘️ Community
On July 25, the Curtains UP!
Theatre group held a fundraiser featuring vendors and a preview of the Buckeye Block amphitheatre, and on July 26 the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club marked its 100th anniversary — with food, games and a Storybook addition unveiled on the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail.
Precision Roofing opened a nomination window yesterday on a Facebook live stream (hosted by Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ryann Cline) so homeowners across Portage County can nominate a deserving family for a free roof until Aug.
5 at noon, with the winner announced on Aug. 6.
💼 Business
IKEA is set to open a small-format store at Crocker Park in Westlake in spring 2027, offering local shoppers Swedish meatballs and furniture.
This third Ohio location will ease travel for residents from Northeast Ohio.
🎓 Education
Kent State University will offer a $1,000 scholarship to first-year students who complete an official campus tour by Nov.
30 and waive a $50 application fee for Ohio residents starting Aug. 1. High school seniors eyeing fall 2027 enrollment can use these incentives to explore campus and get set for college — a step meant to reduce early financial barriers.
🌲 Environment
Forecasts show northern and central Ohio will hit peak colors by mid-October and southern areas will follow later that month.
Visitors can check the ODNR map (updated weekly) to plan trips to spots like Hocking Hills.
📰 Lifestyle
Local gardening experts advise Kent residents to plant leafy greens, root vegetables, herbs, and brassicas this August to prepare for a fall harvest.
They recommend refreshing garden beds and tracking the first frost date (keeping seeds moist is key) to ensure a thriving garden.
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