Kent
Daily News
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Portage County NAACP will host its annual Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast on Jan. 17 at Kent United Church of Christ at 1400 E. Main St. with keynote speaker Walter L. Ratcliffe; doors open at 9 a.m. Tickets cost $20 & donations support youth programs and scholarships. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Garfield coach Mike Moser celebrated his 100th career victory on Sept. 26 when his team beat Southeast, his alma mater. Now in his 26th season, he became the winningest coach in Garfield history (joining 13 Portage County coaches with 100 wins). Weekly Villager
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chocolate Walk 2026
11 AM - 5 PM — Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center — Tickets from $40 — Indulge in a delightful stroll sampling chocolate treats and participating in exclusive VIP tastings.
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