Good morning, Kent.

Jenna Canale, a 16-year-old from Portage County, was honored with the Ohio 4-H Clothing and Textiles Achievement Award at a banquet in Columbus in June and will serve as a state delegate at the National 4-H Congress in Georgia this fall.

She has spent seven years with 4-H—earning multiple awards in sewing and project work.

The Perseid meteor shower will peak Aug.

12-13 — though a waning gibbous moon will reduce visible meteors. Residents should head to rural areas or dark sky parks like Geauga Observatory Park or Fry Family Park for better views.

Ohio lawmakers are asking the EPA to change the E-Check program that has forced drivers in Summit, Portage, Medina, Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Geauga counties to take emissions tests every two years—if approved, drivers will simply attest that their vehicles work properly.

The EPA is reviewing the 964-page request with no set timeline for a final decision.

Jasmine Golden was sworn in as Brimfield’s fiscal officer on August 6 after legal advice confirmed that once an appointment is made it cannot be rescinded—despite efforts to cancel her appointment over questions raised on social media about her past business failure and an $81,000 judgment. Township officials are now reviewing finances to ensure employees receive timely paychecks.

Since January 1, 2025, Ohio officials have recorded 326 cases of Legionnaires’ disease from bacteria in air conditioning systems—298 cases required hospitalization as cases continue to rise.

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.

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.

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.