Kent
Daily News
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Freedom Township Historical Society ended its bicentennial year by placing Christmas wreaths on the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers—Ozias Hawley, Paul Larkom, and Ebbe Durkee—at Drakesburg Cemetery on Nichols Rd. The wreaths, provided by Old Northwest of the DAR, will likely remain until the end of January. Weekly Villager
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Portage Foundation will host Rules of the Road for Smart Investing featuring financial advice from Certified Financial Planner Laura Radcliff Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 10:00 a.m. at the Kent Free Library’s second-floor meeting room, and attendees can bring shelf-stable food items to help local pantries. Weekly Villager
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Summit County is under a level 1 and Erie County is under a level 3 snow emergency following the winter storm on Jan. 15 & residents are urged to drive cautiously as road hazards and school closures affect local travel. Record-Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders sold online were recalled after a salmonella outbreak sickened 45 people in 21 states (including cases reported in Ohio) and products with expiration dates from Aug. 2026 to Jan. 2028 should be discarded or returned per FDA advice. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A point shaving gambling scandal involving a 2024 game at the M.A.C. Center was indicted (Eastern District of Pennsylvania) after Buffalo players were allegedly paid $54,000 to manipulate the first-half spread during the Feb. 27 match. Record-Courier
- ➤ Berkshire wrestling finished fourth last Saturday at Eastlake North High School, scoring 160.0 points at the John Matteucci Memorial Tournament. Coach Dave Malkus highlighted titles by senior Danny Tiller and sophomore Estevon Huesca, and the team will host the Battle of the Belt in Burton (Saturday at 10 a.m.). Weekly Villager
- ➤ This weekend, wrestling will feature three tournaments — Bill Dies at Firestone High beginning Friday at 4 p.m., Maumee Bay at Oregon Clay starting Friday at 10 a.m. and continuing Saturday, and Top Gun at Alliance High with rounds on Friday and Saturday. Record-Courier
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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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Galentine's Bouquet Making Workshop
7-9 p.m. — Bell Tower Brewing Co. — Tickets required — Craft beautiful bouquets while enjoying drinks with friends at this fun floral workshop.
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