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Around the Patch: Heroics in Kent, Employees Bike to Work and a Drug Bust

Here's what's happening in the Patches around Mentor

There's a big world outside of Mentor, and we want to make sure you know what's going on there, too. Here is today's Around the Patch:

1. Without thinking twice, Kent State University senior Eric Johnston saved an 8-year-old girl from drowning in the Cuyahoga River on Sunday.

Read about his thought process and how he did it on the Kent Patch.

Find out what's happening in Mentorwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

2. It's Bike to Work Month and Avon Lake Utilities employees ditched their cars for Ride to Work Day.

Check out the to see who participated and how you can join in your own way.

Find out what's happening in Mentorwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

3. Want to know why Gov. John Kasich set up the education portion of his budget the way he did? Head over to the Solon Patch to watch a video where one of his representatives explains.

4. What started as Bath police taking home a drunk man turned into a significant drug bust Saturday. Police arrested a 27-year-old man and confiscated 53 marijuana plants, assorted paraphernalia and 13 morphine pills.

Read more on the .

5. The popular music festival Bonnaroo is coming up and this North Canton Patch blogger couldn't be happier. Click here to read what it's all about, and why you might enjoy it, too.


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