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🌱 Patch AM: Kent responders recall brutal attack as assailant learns his prison fate
Coming up: Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul on the Kent Patch calendar
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:
- Kent responders recall brutal attack as assailant learns his prison fate
- Can Kent State shock Ohio State as massive underdogs this Saturday?
- How a Kent business owner is shaping Portage County politics
Also on today's calendar: 15-60-75 The Numbers Band Homecoming! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Assailant heads to prison for attack on Portage woman, dog (beaconjournal.com) — Kent police and Kent EMS were among the first responders who found a Franklin Township woman and her dog critically injured after a 2025 stabbing, and the attacker has now been sentenced to eight to twelve years in prison. The 79-year-old victim, once an active artist and teacher, described lasting physical and financial hardships, while prosecutors emphasized accountability despite the assailant's mental health history. 
2. Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds (docsports.com) — Kent residents following the Golden Flashes can look ahead to a daunting road trip as Kent State, 1–1 on the season, heads to Ohio Stadium as a 53.5-point underdog against Ohio State on September 19. The preview breaks down Kent State's early offensive and defensive stats, alongside Ohio State's explosive yardage and stingy scoring defense, to frame the betting outlook.
3. Windham Township Board of Trustees remain divided on property frontage (weeklyvillager.com) — A Windham Township meeting touched Kent directly when trustees welcomed Kent resident Jenny Adams, a county commission candidate who owns the Looking Glass Learning Center with a location in Kent. While trustees debated reducing lot frontage and managing nuisance properties, they also discussed fire department funding, cemetery improvements, and an upcoming Horn Road closure that will detour traffic onto State Route 303.
4. Carl H. LaLonde, Sr., Cortland, Ohio (wkbn.com) — The family of longtime Cortland resident Carl H. LaLonde Sr. is mourning his passing, including his son who lives in Kent. LaLonde's obituary highlights his Coast Guard ties, engineering career, devotion to family and church, and provides calling hours, Mass details, and suggested memorial contributions for those wishing to pay their respects.
5. Portage County obituaries for Sept. 11-13, 2026 (theportager.com) — Several recent deaths connected to Portage County include a woman from Kent and a Kent Roosevelt High School graduate remembered for his athletic and professional achievements. The obituary roundup also notes losses in Rootstown, Brimfield, Aurora and beyond, offering service details and brief life sketches for families and friends across the area.
📸 Around Kent
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kent
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★ Featured events ★
- Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul →
Kent
7:30 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Dog Pause, Too
Reed Memorial Library -
10:00 am - Preschool Storytime
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
10:30 am - Makerspace Drop-Ins
Reed Memorial Library - Makerspace
3:00 pm - 8-Bit Showdowns
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
4:00 pm - A&W Cruise In
A&W, 769 East Main Street, Ravenna
5:00 pm - Cora's Playroom
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
10:00 am - Storytime A Go Go
Reed Memorial Library -
11:30 am - Wine and Cheese Connections -Multi Chamber
UH Pavilion, 6947 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna
4:30 pm - 15-60-75 The Numbers Band Homecoming! →
Kent OH
7:00 pm - The Sunday Reset: Pilates Pop-Up →
Blacktail Events, 124 South Water Street, Kent - Out Of Obscurity, Into Oblivion: A Film About The Numbers Band →
Kent OH
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
📣 Kent Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Kent. Apply here.
- Giant Eagle posted a job opening for Tallmadge Giant Eagle Team Member in Tallmadge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kent here.
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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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