Kent
Daily News
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Portage County Randolph Fair opened Aug. 19—where Daisy Zinz was crowned junior queen and Kendrick Campbell was crowned junior king—and was dedicated to late board member Donald May; the 167th fair runs through Aug. 24 and will feature events like a demolition derby at 7:30 p.m. today. Record-Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Tennessee hiker died after picking up a timber rattlesnake on a trail, and officials say Ohio has timber rattlesnakes, copperheads, and massasauga rattlesnakes that rarely bite but help control pests—residents are urged to clear brush and debris from around homes to reduce encounters. Record-Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Sunbeau Valley Farm, known for hosting the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair for decades, will be auctioned on Sept. 5 in Ravenna Township. The auction, run by Kiko Auctions, opens at 10:30 a.m. (bidding starts at 11 a.m.) and the annual Balloon A-Fair will move to the Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds (4215 Fairground Road) from Sept. 25-28. Record-Courier
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
About Kent Daily News
Welcome to the Kent Daily News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Kent, Ohio community. If you like the Kent Daily News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Kent.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Kent and across Ohio. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Kent Daily News
A free Kent community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://kentdailynews.com/sitemap