Good morning, Dev Test County. The swollen waters of the Cuyahoga River became an unexpected classroom this week as Kent firefighters turned nature's power into a training opportunity. The Portage County Water Rescue Team was spotted navigating the high waters near John Brown Tannery Park, honing critical skills while curious onlookers wondered if an emergency was unfolding. Officials quickly clarified this was planned training—a reminder of the constant preparation happening behind the scenes to keep our community safe.
In academic circles, John Carroll University is preparing for a leadership transition as President Alan Miciak announced his 2026 retirement after an impressive tenure that brought $100 million in campus improvements and record fundraising. Meanwhile, our community bids farewell to a true local treasure—98-year-old Rosamond "Rosebud" Morton, whose century of gardening, jazz appreciation, and unwavering warmth leaves behind a legacy spanning four generations of family who will gather April 12 to celebrate her remarkable life.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚒 Kent firefighters took to swollen Cuyahoga River for training exercise. The Portage County Water Rescue Team members were spotted Monday near John Brown Tannery Park, taking advantage of high water levels following heavy rainfall. Fire department officials clarified that the activity was a planned boat operations training session, not an emergency situation. No diving took place during the exercise, which was focused on skills development. Officials noted that the trail in that area remains closed due to the elevated water levels.
🎓 John Carroll University president announces retirement after stellar tenure. Alan Miciak will step down in May 2026, concluding nearly five decades in higher education. During his leadership since 2021, Miciak launched the College of Health, introduced new academic programs, and oversaw $100 million in campus improvements. He guided record fundraising totaling $76.7 million while maintaining JCU's top-ten Midwest ranking for 30 consecutive years. A national search firm and committee will help find a successor who aligns with the university's Jesuit mission.
🌸 Beloved "Nana" leaves behind a century of love and laughter. Rosamond "Rosebud" Morton, 98, passed peacefully on March 25, 2025, surrounded by family after 72 years in Munson Township. The former TRW executive secretary was an avid gardener who tended her plants well into her 90s while also enjoying jazz festivals and quiet evenings with books. Nana's legacy of positivity, warmth and unwavering strength lives on through her four children, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and countless memories of her kindness and humor. Family and friends will gather April 12 at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home to celebrate her remarkable life.
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