Dogs and cats have consumed living, raw meats for thousands of years. Cats eat mice and we don’t rush them to the vet, nor do we get excited when it happens and call the poison control center.

KENT: Citizens traveling throughout the city of Kent on Saturday will notice a surplus of lemonade stands, according to the Record-Courier.

Brew House - Cassie emcees karaoke at 10 tonight at 244 N. Water St., Kent.

Laura Buzzelli lived her life with a respect for the environment. So she wanted to show that same respect in death, too.

A two-part lecture series to explore the history of the Bible is Sunday and Monday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron.

Vivian and Midge Ramone, aka the Kent-bred duo known as ShiSho, have been writing, recording and performing music for nine years, more than half their lives.

ROOTSTOWN TWP.: Northeast Ohio Medical University is getting $5.5 million to improve the lives of patients with schizophrenia.

Brew House - Cassie emcees karaoke at 10 tonight at 244 N. Water St., Kent.

Kent will celebrate its seventh annual Masterpieces on Main Art & Wine Festival from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, according to Kent Patch.

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KENT: Main Street Kent will host the seventh annual Masterpieces on Main Art & Wine Festival in downtown Kent on Saturday from noon until 10 p.m.

Brimfield Police Chief David Oliver is an Internet sensation. He begins each day at his computer — creating Facebook messages that are both insightful and remarkably witty.

Are you a fan of the Brimfield Police Department or its Facebook page? If so, comical T-shirts, key chains, mugs, hats, decals and polo shirts are available at http://bpdswag.youngprinting.com or by visiting Young’s Screenprinting & Embroidery, 1245 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls.

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After two episodes of Big Break Mexico, McKenzie Jackson and her team look to be in big trouble.

A workshop to educate community members about Alzheimer’s disease is at 7 p.m. June 5 at New Life Episcopal Church, 13118 Church Ave. NW, Lake Township (Uniontown).

KENT: The Trinity chancel and cantate choirs and ringers will present Marching Order, a program of Civil War music with narration using words of Abraham Lincoln at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

In case you missed any of the Memorial Day events for the 11 towns of MyCommunities.Ohio.com, we've compiled a list below.

KENT: After overcoming zoning obstacles and other issues, Belleria Pizza & Italian Restaurant is opening in Acorn Alley II in downtown Kent, according to the Record-Courier.

Brew House - Cassie emcees karaoke at 10 tonight at 244 N. Water St., Kent.

Look for Fiore’s Italian Steakhouse to open in late July in the Montrose shopping area.

KENT: Kent/Blossom Art will present two guest lecturers this week as part of the 2013 Public Lecture Series.

Three local high school choirs will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday during the Parish Arts Series at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market St., Fairlawn.

I have a new addition to my garden this spring: Bamboo stakes.

Brew House - Cassie emcees karaoke at 10 tonight at 244 N. Water St., Kent.

STOW: Residents of Stow can help the needy this summer by planting an extra row of fruit or vegetables in their garden.

KENT: Western Reserve Public Media and LEAVE A LEGACY® Summit/Portage/Medina, partnered with Roetzel to sponsor Write a Will Day next week. Community members can get free legal help with writing a simple will.

He’s better known outside Ohio than in his home state.

Akron’s St. Sebastian parish and Wooster’s St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception are among five sites designated by Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Bishop Richard G. Lennon as places of pilgrimage on weekends between May 18 and Sept. 8.

Brew House - Cassie emcees karaoke at 10 tonight at 244 N. Water St., Kent.

Peterson Toscano — a playwright, actor, blogger, stand-up comedian and gay activist — is coming to Akron and Cleveland on Monday and Tuesday for two performances.

1) Oliver Stone, 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, University Auditorium at Cartwright Hall, Kent State University, free, www.kent.edu/may4, www.m4tf.org