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Saturday August 22nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning to you Kent! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Kent State's crowded running back room is shaking out in camp

Also on today's calendar: Rummage sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Depth, Versatility Define Kent State's Running Back Room Through Fall Camp (kentstatesports.com) — Kent football fans get a close look at Kent State's rebuilt running back group, where new position coach Braxton Chapman is emphasizing depth, versatility, and steady improvement in camp. With no clear lead back yet, several players are competing for roles as the Golden Flashes prepare for their Sept. 5 opener at South Carolina and promote season ticket sales.
   

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    Sunday August 23
  • Garrison Keillor →
    The Kent Stage, 175 E Main St, Kent
    7:00 pm
  • Monday August 24
  • Preschool Family Orientation - appointment only
    Early Childhood Education Ravenna, OH 44266
    9:00 am
  • The Wallflowers →
    The Kent Stage, 175 E Main St, Kent
    7:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 25
  • First Day of School - Preschool
    Early Childhood Education Ravenna, OH 44266
  • Reed & Write Writing Group
    Reed Memorial Library - Carlin Room
    2:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 26
  • Summer Walking Tour Series
    Reed Memorial Library -
    11:00 am
  • A&W Cruise In
    Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce A&W, 769 East Main Street, Ravenna, Ohio, 44266
    5:00 pm
  • Saturday August 29
  • Rummage sale →
    Streetsboro United Methodist Church, 8940 OH-43, Streetsboro
    9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday August 22
  • Team Up 2 Clean Up →
    Stow, OH Calendar Stow, OH 44224
    8:00 am
  • GROUP WORK DAY: KSU Habitat
    Habitat for Humanity of Portage County Construction Site
    9:00 am
  • NOT AVAILABLE →
    Munroe Falls, OH Calendar, 38 Guise Park Dr, Munroe Falls
    9:00 am
  • Cora's Playroom
    Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
    10:00 am

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    She is calm, tender and very attentive to the animal. She does an excellent job with the actual grooming. He is a very nervous dog but does not… (Nextdoor SW Kent)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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