Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Kent.
Haymaker Farmers’ Market unveiled its largest mural in Portage County on Franklin Avenue on Aug 23—drawing about 1,600 guests during a ribbon-cutting event that celebrated the market’s 30th anniversary with the Haymaker Community Poem.
The market will continue its weekly events and will host a Tap Talk presentation in spring to explain how the mural connects to Kent's history.
A Diamond woman died early Aug.
30 in a single-vehicle crash on State Route 44 in Ravenna Township between Lake Rockwell and Dawley roads—making it the sixth fatal crash on Portage County roads in August.
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center will give away free naloxone and fentanyl test strips at its cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept.
3 to mark International Overdose Awareness Day—first responders and the EMS Institute are teaming up to help lower overdose risks.
Kent State linebacker CJ Young played a key role as his team defeated Merrimack in the season opener—he reflected on his performance in a video.
Kent State football player Cade Wolford switched from running back to slot receiver and scored two touchdowns in the season-opening win over Merrimack, and he explained his new role on video.
Kent State interim football coach Mark Carney won his debut by leading the Golden Flashes to a victory that snapped a 21-game losing streak — he shared his thoughts in a video.
Kent State vs. Buffalo Football Game
12-2 p.m. — Dix Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting football showdown between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Buffalo Bulls.
Aurora Car Show
12-3 p.m. — Aurora Sunny Lake Park — Free to participate and attend — Showcase your vehicle and enjoy delicious food from Birdie's Food Truck.
Reiki Level One Certification Course
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — SHINE Ohio — Tuition required — Become a certified Reiki practitioner and empower yourself with self-healing techniques.
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