Good morning, Kent.

Content creator Cat Grega earned the *People's Choice award* at the Akron-Canton Top Content Creator competition on Aug.

10 and now leads Lady Business with Cat, a Facebook group of nearly 60,000 that offers support and networking for women.

Kent and Barberton school districts are keeping open enrollment amid statewide funding changes that led other districts to restrict access.

Kent Superintendent Tom Larkin said the district will monitor the policy annually to balance class sizes and revenue.

Rare birds usually seen along the coast were spotted in Summit County this week.

Photographers captured a swallow-tailed kite at Kendall Lake near Pine Hollow on Aug. 8–9 (and a Mississippi kite family nesting in a local neighborhood).

Ohio law requires anyone over 16 to have a fishing license when fishing in state waters except on privately owned ponds, lakes or reservoirs; residents can buy annual licenses online for $25 that last 365 days.

Taylor Farms recalled dips and prepared foods sold at Kroger & Target due to jalapeño peppers that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Ohio consumers are advised to discard or return the affected items, and no illnesses have been reported to date.

DeBord’s article explains that water treatment in NE Ohio removes chlorine and minerals to improve hair shine, scalp comfort, and overall health.

Local residents can benefit from purified water that supports both personal care and a cleaner environment (a key public health investment).

Grocery stores in Kent are already stocking pumpkin spice and other fall treats as residents prepare for a seasonal reset; Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns Tuesday, Aug.

25 while Costco and other retailers plan to introduce favorites in late August.

The Crestwood Red Devils football team will play their final CVC Valley Division season this year with a deep, experienced roster.

They begin the season on Aug. 21 at Memorial Stadium before moving to the Greater Portage Athletic Conference next year.

Cardinal Huskies football coach Doug Velasquez is preparing a new chapter after a tough 1-19 record over two years.

The team will expand to a 32-player roster and open against LaBrae on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. in Leavittsburg as they aim for their first NAC win.

Local high schools have released sports recaps from Aug.

10 including golf scores where Mayfield posted a 168 and Streetsboro finished with a 178. Coaches are asked to send additional box scores for soccer and tennis for further coverage.