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🌱 Patch AM: How Kent State students are beating the unexpected late-September heat wave.
And check out The Carol King and James Taylor Story on the Kent Patch calendar
Cheers Kent! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Kent State students are beating the unexpected late-September heat wave.
- How do Kent's E85 prices stack up across Portage County?
- Kent and Portage County families mourn several beloved community members
Also on today's calendar: Toddler Tales and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Heat and humidity impact on fall season (kentstater.com) — Students at Kent State are grappling with unseasonably hot, humid weather on campus as fall semester begins, making walks between classes exhausting, especially for those with conditions like POTS. The story shares how one student manages symptoms, why heat worsens them, and practical tips like hydrating, riding PARTA buses, and leaving earlier to cope with the heat swings. 
• Week ending Sept. 19: Lowest E85 gas in Portage County reaches $3.50 (portagetimes.com) — Drivers in Kent are paying around $3.83 per gallon for E85, with the lowest price in Portage County hitting $3.50 during the week ending Sept. 19. The county's average was $3.88, slightly above the statewide average, as broader oil market disruptions continue to keep fuel costs volatile.
• Portage County obituaries for Sept. 23-24, 2026 (theportager.com) — Portage County is mourning several residents this week, including Alicia Marie Sunderland and William A. Phillips II of Kent, along with community members from Rootstown, Ravenna, and Streetsboro. The obituary notices share brief life details and recent dates of passing for neighbors many local readers may know personally.
📸 Around Kent
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kent
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★ Featured events ★
- The Carol King and James Taylor Story →
The Kent Stage, 175 E Main St, Kent
7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Elementary Instructional Improvement Day - NO ELEM SCHOOL
Kent City Kent, OH 44240 - Babies and Books
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
10:30 am - Toddler Tales →
Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St, Kent - Toddler Tuesday
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
10:00 am - BLACK TO THE FUTURE-BLACK KSU ALUMNI GROUP HOCO '26 →
800 East Summit Street, Kent - The Carole King and James Taylor Story →
The Kent Stage, Kent
7:30 pm - Up 'Til 4 Plays Water Street Tavern - Kent, OH →
Water Street Tavern, 132 South Water Street, Kent
6:00 pm - Up 'Til 4 at Water Street Tavern →
Water Street Tavern, 132 South Water Street, Kent
6:00 pm - Up 'Til 4 Plays Water Street Tavern →
Water Street Tavern, 132 South Water Street, Kent
6:00 pm - California Dreams – Sounds of Laurel Canyon →
The Kent Stage, Kent
7:30 pm - An Acoustic Evening with John Hiatt →
The Kent Stage, Kent
7:30 pm
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
📣 Kent Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on SR-82 reported on...
There is road construction on SR-82 reported on Sep 15, 2026. "SR 82 culvert replacement eastbound." (Nextdoor )
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Stow. Apply here.
- Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift in Ravenna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kent here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ravenna
- Ravenna non-profits ranked by government grant revenue for 2024 (portagetimes.com)
- Ravenna Balloon A-Fair returns to Portage County for its 47th year this weekend (news5cleveland.com)
- Thomas L. Krzywkowski (weeklyvillager.com)
Akron
- Cyber Security Analyst - Remote - Genesis10 - Remote in Akron, OH, US (dice.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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