Good morning, Kent.

On Oct. 6, Krispy Kreme launched a Looney Tunes themed doughnut collection in Kent plus will offer a free Original Glazed or Classic Ring Doughnut to costume-clad customers on Oct.

30 and Oct. 31; the treats feature designs of Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Taz, Tweety, and Sylvester.

Munroe Falls chef Hemanta (Heman) Adhikari of The Spice Delight shared his recipe for sweet gulab jamun for Diwali, which runs Nov.

6-10. His dish is meant to bring a touch of tradition to families gearing up for the festival of lights.

Parents United for Public Schools held a town hall at Ravenna High School on Sept.

29 to discuss state funding cuts. Local officials said Kent City Schools received $367,740 less than last year (reflecting broader funding challenges in Portage County), which complicates future budgeting for schools.

On Oct. 6, the Portage County Senior Board selected 12 student representatives from local schools to serve in the 2026-27 academic year.

They will nominate Students of the Month in mid and late October and announce awardees at a county honors breakfast in May.

Boxelder bugs are entering homes now as autumn cools, so locals are advised to gently vacuum or sweep them up rather than crushing them (which may stain walls and curtains) since the bugs do not breed indoors.

A nationwide recall has been issued for select Gatorade bottles sold in Ohio, Kentucky and 35 other states (local residents should check lot codes immediately) to avoid using recalled products.