🌱 Patch AM: How a planned jewelry sale in Kent turned into a shootout

Good morning Kent! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a planned jewelry sale in Kent turned into a shootout
• When will Rick Wakeman play live at The Kent Stage?
• Why one Ravenna Township woman landed in jail three times

Also on today's calendar: Jingle in the Woods: A Creepmas Holifest & Misfit Market and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Colder with snow showers, with a high of 27 and low of 21 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 31, low: 20.
• Saturday: Very cold; a bit of p.m. snow, with a high of 25 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• 3 indicted in July shooting incident on Kent street (beaconjournal.com) — Residents may notice increased attention on gun violence after three men were indicted in connection with a July attempted robbery and shootout that began in Kent’s Bowman Drive area and continued along Morris Road. No one was injured, but multiple felony charges, including aggravated robbery and firearm offenses, have been filed, with trials for two defendants scheduled in January.
   

• What to Know About Three Huge Yes 2026 Tours (ultimateclassicrock.com) — Progressive rock legend Rick Wakeman is scheduled to bring his 2026 tour to The Kent Stage on March 21, giving local fans a rare chance to see the former Yes keyboardist up close. The broader article outlines overlapping 2026 tours from Yes, Jon Anderson, and Wakeman across the U.S. and U.K.
   

• Woman booked into Portage County Jail three times since Nov. 30 (record-courier.com) — Portage County authorities report that a Ravenna Township woman has been jailed three separate times since Nov. 30 on a mix of trespassing, obstruction, resisting arrest, and assault charges. Her cases span incidents at Walmart, a Shalersville Township home, and a local Taco Bell, with upcoming bond and jury trial dates now set.
   

📸 Around Kent

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kent

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Jingle in the Woods: A Creepmas Holifest & Misfit Market
  Boston Township School House, 1775 Main St, Peninsula
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Puzzle Exchange
  Reed Memorial Library - Jenkins Room
  9:15 am
• The December Kent Flea Holiday Show
  The Kent Flea , 409 W Main St , Kent
  10:00 am

Sunday December 14

• Hotel California
  The Kent Stage , 175 E Main St , Kent
  7:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Letters to Santa Ends
  Reed Memorial Library -

Tuesday December 16

• Holiday Music and Motion
  Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
  10:30 am
• Rock Painting for Beginners
  Reed Memorial Library - Tuesday Room
  6:00 pm
• Irish Christmas in America
  The Kent Stage , 175 E Main St , Kent
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• MakerSpace Drop-Ins
  Reed Memorial Library - Makerspace
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Music Makers
  Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
  9:30 am
• Job Readiness - Learn How to Find Unadvertised Jobs
  Main Library - Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
  10:30 am
• OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) - One-on-One Assistance
  Main Library - Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
  12:30 pm
• Cricut Acrylic Ornaments
  Reed Memorial Library - Makerspace
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Treat Yourself Tuesday
  Splash Spaliday Sale Treat Yourself Tuesday. Whipped Splendor Body Butters and Face & Body Oils 20% off Today Only!... https://www.hazelssoapery.com… (Nextdoor South Kent)

• Papa John's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Kent. Apply here.
• EverStaff posted a job opening for Welders-1st shift in Kent. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kent here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ravenna

• In the season of giving, mysterious monthly donor helps Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary in Ravenna: Ready Pet GO! (wkyc.com)
• 3 indicted in July shooting incident on Kent street (record-courier.com)
• Warming center in Portage County open through Dec 15 (beaconjournal.com)

Streetsboro

• New urgent care center opens in Streetsboro (record-courier.com)
• Streetsboro chamber honors service, businesses at awards ceremony (record-courier.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: I could get canned for this!
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