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Morning Kent! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Creators' Corner is reshaping downtown Kent's art scene
  • What you'll see and do at Kent State's aviation expo
  • Want a lead role in a horror series filming near Kent?

Also on today's calendar: Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Local Artists Find a Home for Their Work at Creators' Corner (kentstater.com) — Downtown Kent artists now have a shared storefront at Creators' Corner on South Water Street, where they can sell work and connect with local shoppers. The shop welcomes creators of all ages, offers everything from crochet to original paintings, and keeps regular hours Tuesday through Sunday so residents can easily discover new local talent.
   

2. Kent State Aeronautics & Engineering Expo to return for 1 day soon (cleveland.com) — Kent residents can spend Saturday, Sept. 26 exploring aircraft, drones, and hands-on engineering exhibits at Kent State's Aeronautics & Engineering Expo at the university airport. With historic planes, STEM demos, pancake breakfast, and family-friendly add‑on flight experiences, the one‑day event offers an accessible way to see cutting‑edge aviation technology right in your backyard.
   

3. Lead Actor Job in 'Parasocial', Female, Age 18-20 (backstage.com) — Aspiring actors in Kent can audition for a lead role in the horror-thriller web series "Parasocial," which is filming across Northeast Ohio. The production is seeking 18- to 20-year-old performers from Kent and Cleveland, offering a flat stipend, weekend shoots this fall, and meals and credit for those cast in the main roles.
   

4. Real estate transfers in Greater Akron for early February 2026 (centredaily.com) — Recent real estate records show which properties changed hands across Summit, Portage, and Medina counties, including sales in Kent. If you're watching neighborhood values or considering a move, these early February 2026 transfers offer a snapshot of what homes are selling for in and around Kent and the Greater Akron area.
   

5. Flawless fake IDs flood college towns, leaving bars like this one in Kent to pay the fine (news5cleveland.com) — A Kent bar owner says increasingly sophisticated fake IDs are making it nearly impossible for local staff to reliably spot underage drinkers, even as they face fines when one slips through. State officials confirm the trend and are pushing mobile IDs and a redesigned license, while the bar calls for better training and more lenient enforcement for responsible operators.
   

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    You can have it for free just gotta meet me somewhere. 27lb bag. It's really good for dogs with pancreatitis like the one I took care of had or any… (Nextdoor Silver Meadows)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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