Monday, August 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hudson native Griff Hill underwent a lung transplant after a biopsy complication caused his lungs to fail, and his experience helped him and his wife raise nearly $117,000 for Lifebanc between 2015 and 2024. They will support Lifebanc's Gift of Life Walk and Run on Aug. 10 at Porthouse Theatre in Cuyahoga Falls — an event managed by Kent State University — to honor organ donors. 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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Kent State Run
9 PM - 1 AM — Water Street Tavern — Registration fee applies — A scenic run through downtown Kent and campus culminating in a post-race celebration.
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