Good morning, Kent.

In August, Kent residents can look up as Mercury appears on Aug.

2, a partial solar eclipse occurs on Aug. 12 with the Perseid meteor shower, and a partial lunar eclipse happens on Aug. 27-28; stargazers may visit dark-sky spots (Geauga Observatory Park and Fry Family Park) for clear views.

At Kent State, lecturer Aaron Maguire taught his Communication and Conflict Management class on July 31 to help Gen Z students improve conversation and conflict resolution skills.

The course addresses heavy social media use while encouraging in-person interactions.

Kent Police Department has joined the annual school supply drive with Center of Hope and Kent Social Services.

Drop-offs are accepted at the police lobby (301 S. Depeyster St.) until Aug. 7 and at Center of Hope in Ravenna or Kent Social Services in Kent (Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.).

Ohio reported over 4,000 cyclosporiasis cases with most emerging since June 20 as the CDC and Ohio Department of Health trace the cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated produce; Kent residents are advised to practice safe food handling to reduce their risk.

Kent State promoted two assistant football coaches ahead of the upcoming season.

Defensive coordinator Cherokee Valeria became assistant head coach, and cornerbacks coach Bart Tanski now serves as defensive recruiting coordinator.