Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Kent.
🏘️ Community
Participants can join Ohio's America 250 walking challenge this month by tracking a total of 25 miles on the Pacer app to earn a commemorative medal, enamel pin, and certificate.
Register with code AM250OH and provide a mailing address for prize delivery.
📰 Economy
Kent homeowners face rising electric bills as data center growth increases costs for power generation, transmission & distribution.
Ohio Edison will request higher rates starting in 2027 while the state office for utility consumers urges regulators to require data centers to cover their full share.
🎓 Education
Kent State University students now can access affordable legal help through Student Legal Services, included in a $10 fee and offering assistance with disputes and minor legal issues at its downtown Kent office (164 E.
Main St.). Supervising attorney Jennifer Cunningham-Minnick advises students to use these services.
🏥 Health
NEOMED students and staff departed for Nepal on Sept.
1 after a glacier collapse caused catastrophic flooding that damaged critical water and health services. They partnered with the Crocker Catalyst Foundation & Global EnviroHealth Initiative to restore essential infrastructure.
🏈 Sports
Portage County high school sports recaps for the week of August 31 show Waterloo’s Alexis Henry and Koralee Jenior scoring hat tricks in soccer while Windham’s Blockinger and Jones each made 10 kills in a five-set volleyball win over Bristol.
Coaches will soon send box scores.
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