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Coffee in hand, Kent? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Portage parish mergers are reshaping Catholic life for Kent families
  • When Stephen Bishop brings his farewell tour to Kent Stage.

Also on today's calendar: John Scofield and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Warm; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Four Portage parish churches will merge on New Year's Day in 2027 (record-courier.com) — Catholic parish changes in Portage County continue to affect Kent worshippers, following this summer's merger of St. Patrick, Immaculate Conception, and the Newman Center into St. Katharine Drexel. Now, four nearby parishes in Aurora, Streetsboro, Mantua, and Garrettsville will merge into two in 2027, combining finances, leadership, and ministries while keeping all church buildings open as the Youngstown Diocese responds to demographic and clergy shifts.
   

• Stephen Bishop Announces Farewell Tour Celebrating 50 Years of 'Careless' (gratefulweb.com) — Stephen Bishop's 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour for his debut album "Careless" is scheduled to stop at the Kent Stage on April 8, 2027, giving Kent residents a chance to see him live. The tour celebrates his long songwriting career, features support from David Wilcox, and coincides with a special vinyl reissue of the classic album.
   

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  • Four Portage parish churches will merge on New Year's Day in 2027 (kentucky.com)

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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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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