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🌱 Patch AM: How Kent State’s QB powered a statement MAC win at home
And on the Kent Patch calendar - The Carol King and James Taylor Story

What's up Kent! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Kent State's QB powered a statement MAC win at home
Also on today's calendar: Toddler Tales and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
- Wednesday: Cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DeShields accounts for 3 TDs, Kent State tops Ball State 26-13 in MAC opener (wthr.com) — Kent football fans just saw Kent State snap a four-game skid with a 26-13 home win over Ball State in the MAC opener, powered by three touchdowns from quarterback Dru DeShields. The Golden Flashes return to Dix Stadium next Saturday to host Ohio, giving local fans another chance to catch them in person as conference play heats up.
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📸 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
- Toddler Tales →
Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St, Kent - 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 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 - Up 'Til 4 Plays Water Street Tavern - Kent, OH →
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 - Before & After with Reiki at Metamorphosis Embodiment Studio →
Metamorphosis Embodiment Studio & Spa, 126 West College Avenue, Kent
10:00 am - Moises Borges Live at Kent Free Library →
Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., Kent
2:00 pm - Moises Borges Live →
Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., Kent
2:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
📣 Kent Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Flynn Group posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Kent. Apply here.
- Kent State University Hotel posted a job opening for Cook in Kent. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kent here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ravenna
- Kent voters to weigh making income tax permanent, broadening its use (record-courier.com)
- News and scores from Week 6 of Portage County high school football (record-courier.com)
- Portage County sees lowest price for E15 gas at $3.69 in week ending Sept. 19 (portagetimes.com)
Akron
- Akron-area charity events you can attend this fall (kentucky.com)
- 15 Regional Fast Food Chains Worth Planning A Road Trip Around (tastingtable.com)
- See multiple views of the Route 8 Bridge demolition (video) (cleveland.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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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