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And on the Kent Patch calendar - In Conversation with Garrison Keillor
Coffee in hand, Kent? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Explore Kent's brand-new Kame-Esker Bog nature preserve this week
- Kent State taps Josh Moore to build a groundbreaking women's wrestling program
- Holy Family School to open on time after minor electrical fire
Also on today's calendar: Rummage sale and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Portage Park District opens new nature preserve in Kent, Brimfield (record-courier.com) — A new 215-acre Portage Park District nature preserve has opened along the Kent–Brimfield line, giving residents trails, a children's nature play area, picnic shelters, and views of Plum Creek. Kame-Esker Bog expands the existing Cooperrider Kent Bog preserve and protects a rare peat bog ecosystem, turning a once-mined site into a major new outdoor destination for Kent families. 
2. Kent State coach Josh Moore assumes dual role as director of wrestling (beaconjournal.com) — Kent State has promoted men's wrestling coach Josh Moore to a new dual role as director of wrestling and head coach, based in Kent. He'll lead the launch of Ohio's first Division I women's wrestling program in 2027, expanding opportunities for student-athletes and strengthening the university's wrestling profile.
3. Update: Holy Family school sustained electrical fire, priest confirms (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Holy Family Parish School on Kent Road in Stow plans to start classes on schedule after an Aug. 17 electrical fire damaged one classroom wall. No one was hurt, and fire crews from Kent and several neighboring departments quickly contained the incident, allowing the school to keep its calendar of events intact.
4. Portage County obituaries for Aug. 17-18, 2026 (theportager.com) — Kent and Portage County families are mourning several community members this week, including Matthew Jabin Secaur, a Kent-born Roosevelt and Kent State graduate with deep ties to music and technology. His remembrance service will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, at First Christian Church of Kent, while brief notices mark the passings of other area residents from Ravenna, Streetsboro, and nearby communities.
📸 Around Kent
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kent
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★ Featured events ★
- In Conversation with Garrison Keillor →
The Kent Stage, 175 E Main St, Kent
7:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Circle of Poets Open Mic
Reed Memorial Library -
6:00 pm - Cora's Playroom
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
10:00 am - GROUP WORK DAY: KSU Habitat
Habitat for Humanity of Portage County Construction Site
9:00 am - Cora's Playroom
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
10:00 am - Garrison Keillor →
The Kent Stage, 175 E Main St, Kent
7:00 pm - 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 - Rummage sale →
Streetsboro United Methodist Church, 8940 OH-43, Streetsboro
9:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Saturday August 29
📣 Kent Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Preschool Screening - By appointment only
Early Childhood Education Ravenna, OH 44266
9:00 am - The Body - Mobility Class July/August →
Stow, OH Calendar, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
9:30 am - Cora's Playroom
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
10:00 am - A Day in the Life: FBI Agent →
Stow, OH Calendar, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
10:00 am
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have any resources for having to put a dog down?
I've never really had to deal with this before, but my husky is getting up there in age and isn't doing very well. This is the first time I've ever… (Nextdoor Standing Rock)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Kent. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager - Up to $18.50 / hr to start in Kent. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kent here.
Ok Kent! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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