Kent
Daily News
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 2026 will feature 13 full moons, four eclipses and many meteor showers that locals may enjoy. Stargazers can visit Ohio’s dark sky sites such as Geauga Observatory Park (Montville Township) or Fry Family Park near Canton. Record-Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new temporary roundabout opened at the intersection of East Main Street and Horning Road north of campus on Jan. 8 as part of the $26 million road project set to reconfigure traffic patterns through spring (ensuring continued access to nearby buildings). Kent State Today
- ➤ PUCO approved a settlement on Jan. 8 that ends House Bill 6 cases against FirstEnergy. The deal returns nearly $276 million to customers over three billing periods + allocates $20 million for low-income programs while a review sets refund timing. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Streetsboro Rockets won the Portage County Wrestling Tournament at James A. Garfield High School last Saturday, earning five titles and 227 points — their first win since 2009. They will compete in the Brad Bauer Tournament at Ravenna High School this Saturday at 9 a.m. Weekly Villager
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Winston Churchill
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