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And on the Kent Patch calendar - In Conversation with Garrison Keillor
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!)
- 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. 
📸 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
- 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 - First Day of School - Preschool
Early Childhood Education Ravenna, OH 44266 - Reed & Write Writing Group
Reed Memorial Library - Carlin Room
2:00 pm - 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 - Rummage sale →
Streetsboro United Methodist Church, 8940 OH-43, Streetsboro
9:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Saturday August 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cranial Technologies in Independence, Ohio, FOR INFANTS!
recommend! Way better than the hanger clinic if you may need a helmet! This helmet is bendy and so light and he doesnt mind it at all, the other… (Nextdoor Kent State Franklin) - Ashley has groomed my puppy twice.
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)
- 7-Eleven, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Kent. Apply here.
- Meijer posted a job opening for Overnight Stocking in Kent. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kent here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ravenna
- Brazil Legend Ronaldinho, 46, Comes Out of Retirement With One Clear Mission (fox8.com)
- Ohio budget to help Portage County universities, community-driven projects (theportager.com)
- Portage County obituaries for Aug. 19-20, 2026 (theportager.com)
Streetsboro
- Alex Wright carted off field during Cleveland Browns training camp (record-courier.com)
- Ravenna City Schools to launch neighborhood bridges (weeklyvillager.com)
Akron
- Akron man fears for safety after big tree branch crashes onto home (news5cleveland.com)
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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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