Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
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🏘️ Community
The Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce will honor community leaders and businesses with an awards banquet on Jan.
24 at Corners Catering and Event Center in Mantua Township (tickets cost $75, including dinner and two drinks). Keynote Bill Carpenter will speak on inspiring transformation.
🏈 Sports
Guard Caitlyn Holmes of Kent State and guard Izzy Callaway of Akron made their rivalry debuts on Jan.
17 at the M.A.C. Center when Holmes scored 7 points in 16 minutes and Callaway posted 6 in 14. Both local high school standouts are adjusting to college play amid team injuries.
🎉 Kent Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Thai Yoga Massage and Reiki Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — SHINE Ohio — Limited spots available — Experience a relaxing journey with Thai Yoga Massage and Reiki in a cozy setting.
Tinsley Ellis Acoustic Concert
7:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the raw essence of blues with Tinsley Ellis' intimate acoustic performance featuring his new album 'Naked Truth'.
Kent State Women's Basketball vs. Northern Illinois
2-9 p.m. — Kent State – College of Education, Health, and Human Services — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Golden Flashes take on the Huskies in an exciting women's basketball matchup.
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