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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Youssra Abdrabou, community outreach coordinator for the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent, urges local residents to stand together by supporting those who face prejudice and oppression worldwide. She encourages acts of kindness—like donating to help the vulnerable—to build a community where everyone is valued. Record-Courier
- ➤ On Friday, four Portage County agencies hosted Portage County Cares Christmas at Townhall II's Ravenna office, serving meals, warm clothing, and essential supplies to community members facing mental health challenges and homelessness. Organizers plan to hold similar events in 2026. News 5 Cleveland
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school sports recaps for Dec. 15-21 include girls basketball wins by Highland and Berkshire, plus a boys basketball victory by Bristol over Windham — additional results in bowling, hockey, swimming and wrestling were featured. Coaches are invited to send box scores to Record Pub. Record-Courier
- ➤ Windham Bombers boys basketball earned their first win by beating Lordstown 53-48 last Friday in Warren. The team will host Chalker this Friday at Marty Hill Court at 7 p.m. as coach Cody Apthorpe said the win boosted the players' confidence. Weekly Villager
- ➤ Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter to upset Southeast (53-46) last Friday at JAG Fieldhouse in Garrettsville. Coach Aaron Gilbert said key contributions from senior guard Kaelyn Tasker and tight defense propelled their first league win. Weekly Villager
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