Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
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🎓 Education
Kent State professor Zhangbu Xu led a 20-year research project with Brookhaven’s STAR Collaboration that uncovered a new baryon junction in protons (published on Aug.
13) and his findings will guide upcoming experiments mapping proton structure.
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Sept.
5 at 10:00 a.m. at the Portage County Historical Society (6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna) where retired journalist Paul Corbitt will present his study on Scots-Irish research. The event is free and open to anyone interested.
Melody Tankersley, Kent State’s executive vice president and provost, addressed summer 2026 graduates at Kent on Aug.
8 using lessons from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood to stress kindness and moral leadership—urging graduates to value human worth and act responsibly in their careers.
Sixty-five local students are gaining hands-on healthcare experience through UH Portage Medical Center’s 10-week summer volunteer program, where they serve in non-clinical roles and attend lunch and learn sessions.
The program helps students age 15 and older explore healthcare careers and community service opportunities.
Incoming college freshmen in the Class of 2030 can claim a free six-pack of Insomnia Cookies until Sept.
14 at 18 Ohio locations, including the Kent store (295 S. Water St.); students must sign up for Insomnia Rewards and present a valid student ID at pick-up.
🏛️ Government
The Ohio Department of Transportation announced that several ramps along I-76 in Portage County will close nightly from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Aug.
16 and Aug. 22 for a resurfacing project (detours are provided) and work will finish in September.
🏥 Health
Ohio health officials reported that new cyclospora cases have dropped, but they urge locals to wash fruits and vegetables carefully to prevent infection — with 503 cases noted on Aug.
13. They also remind residents to follow safe food-handling practices to lower risk.
🏈 Sports
Field senior Molly Murphy recorded a hat trick + mentioned her younger sister's first goal as her team won 7-1 over Rootstown on Aug.
14.
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