Kent
Daily News
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roscoe and Ricky, a bonded pair rescued last year when their senior owner could no longer care for them, are thriving in foster care with Ricky now playful and Roscoe enjoying lap time, and they must be adopted together for a fee of $150. Weekly Villager
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fall colors are peaking in Northeast Ohio and nearing their peak in other areas, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' weekly map updated Oct 9. The forester warned that dry weather and recent rain may cause the bright hues to change fast—meaning the colors might not last long—so residents should keep checking for new updates. Record-Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month reminds Kent residents that cooler fall weather makes indoor air more polluted, with levels up to five times higher than outdoors. DeBord's One Hour Heating and Cooling is offering appointment solutions to improve indoor humidity—helping homes stay more comfortable as temperatures drop. Weekly Villager
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Streetsboro will face Ravenna in the Week 8 Metro Athletic Conference game at Portage Community Bank Stadium as the Rockets aim to extend their six-game win streak for a playoff push. Junior Marcus Council has boosted the team’s ground game while Ravenna will rely on its strong defense and effective passing by C.J. Ross and LaDarion Askew. Record-Courier
- ➤ Xavier Board’s 166 rushing yards helped Aurora secure a 37 to 0 win over Tallmadge while Wickliffe edged Rootstown 27 to 20 with a late score — adding to Week 8 high school football results in Portage County. Streetsboro improved to 6 to 2 with a 49 to 3 win over Ravenna, and games from Berkshire, Mogadore, Garfield, Cloverleaf, Highland, Brookfield, Pymatuning Valley and Western Reserve also completed the roundup. Record-Courier
- ➤ Crestwood football lost 21 to 12 against Rootstown last Friday at Robert C. Dunn Field after turnovers and penalties ended their three-game winning streak. Rootstown coach Tom Hannan (in his second season) became the first coach to beat every Portage County team, marking a historic milestone. Weekly Villager
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Vintage Ceramic Tree Painting Event
11 AM – 1 PM — Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio — Bring your own beverage — Create a unique vintage ceramic tree to add a festive touch to your home decor.
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Danjo Jazz Orchestra Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Venice Cafe — Free entry — Experience the jazzy vibes of the Danjo Jazz Orchestra for a perfect weeknight outing.
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Trick or Treat on the Farm
12-3 p.m. — Pure Passions Farm — $8/person entry — Enjoy a festive day with cider, candy stations, and face painting for kids in costume.
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