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Also on today's calendar: 15-60-75 The Numbers Band Homecoming! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Assailant heads to prison for attack on Portage woman, dog (beaconjournal.com) — Kent police and Kent EMS were among the first responders who found a Franklin Township woman and her dog critically injured after a 2025 stabbing, and the attacker has now been sentenced to eight to twelve years in prison. The 79-year-old victim, once an active artist and teacher, described lasting physical and financial hardships, while prosecutors emphasized accountability despite the assailant's mental health history.
2. Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds (docsports.com) — Kent residents following the Golden Flashes can look ahead to a daunting road trip as Kent State, 1–1 on the season, heads to Ohio Stadium as a 53.5-point underdog against Ohio State on September 19. The preview breaks down Kent State's early offensive and defensive stats, alongside Ohio State's explosive yardage and stingy scoring defense, to frame the betting outlook.
3. Windham Township Board of Trustees remain divided on property frontage (weeklyvillager.com) — A Windham Township meeting touched Kent directly when trustees welcomed Kent resident Jenny Adams, a county commission candidate who owns the Looking Glass Learning Center with a location in Kent. While trustees debated reducing lot frontage and managing nuisance properties, they also discussed fire department funding, cemetery improvements, and an upcoming Horn Road closure that will detour traffic onto State Route 303.
4. Carl H. LaLonde, Sr., Cortland, Ohio (wkbn.com) — The family of longtime Cortland resident Carl H. LaLonde Sr. is mourning his passing, including his son who lives in Kent. LaLonde's obituary highlights his Coast Guard ties, engineering career, devotion to family and church, and provides calling hours, Mass details, and suggested memorial contributions for those wishing to pay their respects.
5. Portage County obituaries for Sept. 11-13, 2026 (theportager.com) — Several recent deaths connected to Portage County include a woman from Kent and a Kent Roosevelt High School graduate remembered for his athletic and professional achievements. The obituary roundup also notes losses in Rootstown, Brimfield, Aurora and beyond, offering service details and brief life sketches for families and friends across the area.
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