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Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

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Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Ohio law does not require witnesses for a valid marriage so couples may let their dog serve as a symbolic witness—an option that adds fun to the ceremony despite having no legal power. Couples should check with local clerks for any county-specific rules.  Record-Courier

SPORTS NEWS

  • Streetsboro won the Portage County Tournament with a record 227 points — ending four years of near misses. The Rockets clinched the team title on Jan. 3 after winning key first, third, and fifth matches against strong rivals.  Record-Courier
  • Jim Dennison, the winningest football coach at Akron and Walsh, died on Monday, Jan. 5 at 1:20 p.m. his 208-win record and long career shaped both college and high school football in Northeast Ohio.  Record-Courier

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 1/10/26

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  • 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.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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  • 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.

    Tue, 1/27/26

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  • 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.

    Thu, 1/29/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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