Good morning, Kent.

The Shepherd's House warming center in Ravenna Township remains open today at 2645 State Route 59 to provide a safe, heated space with beverages, light refreshments, blankets, and supplies when temperatures drop below 20° (service available without background checks).

Donations and volunteers are welcomed to support the effort.

Portage County's strong economic growth in 2025 added hundreds of jobs and boosted local payroll (including an expansion at LayerZero), while Kent benefited from new projects like the SEED Campus and fresh retail openings, with more opportunities expected in 2026.

Guard Cian Medley and coach Rob Senderoff discussed Kent State’s 77-73 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday, Jan.

3. The team highlighted its strong performance during the game.

The Portage County Tournament, the county's largest wrestling event featuring champions such as Dylan Benedum and state champ Jarreau Walker, took place Jan.

3 in Garrettsville. Local teams like Rootstown and Streetsboro competed for top honors.

Mocktail Mastery Class

3-5 p.m. — Bell Tower Brewing Co. & Kitchen — $ — Shake up your Dry January with a hands-on alcohol-free cocktail workshop.

Mrs. Roper Romp

6-8:30 p.m. — Hot Pots Pottery — $10 plus project choice — Embrace nostalgia and creativity with a Three’s Company-themed create night featuring fondue and fun.

Ohio Bobcats vs Kent State Golden Flashes Basketball

7-9 p.m. — Kent State – College of Education, Health, and Human Services — Free T-shirts — Participate in Coaches Vs. Cancer Night with giveaways and engaging community support.

Free Lunch and Campus Safety Brainstorming Session

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Design Innovation Hub — Free lunch — Discuss and shape personal security tools for students over a free meal.