Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.
Good morning, Kent.
🏘️ Community
Two warming centers have been opened in the Ravenna area of Portage County to provide round-the-clock shelter from the cold, seeking volunteers and financial support for operational costs.
Shepherd's House launches a $50,000 match challenge to double donations for homelessness support services until March 1, 2025.
🚨 Crime
An Akron man was sentenced to three years probation for supplying drugs leading to a fatal overdose in Kent in 2021.
🎓 Education
Nearly all schools in Greater Akron will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to potentially dangerous low temperatures and wind chills reaching -27 degrees.
🎉 Kent Events
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Tropidelic Live at The Kent Stage
Cleveland-based six-piece band Tropidelic brings a blend of music influenced by their character-rich city, sharing themes of resilience and independence in their performances.
Mother Goose Interactive Theater Show
This interactive theater performance features Mother Goose as she engages young audiences with classic rhymes and songs.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament for Teens
A tournament for teens in grades 6-12 to compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with a $25 GameStop gift card for the winner.
Carlos Jones and The P.L.U.S. Band with Shake Ground
Carlos Jones, an established figure in the reggae music scene, will perform with his band, offering high-energy music focused on positive messages.
Kent Main Street Chocolate Walk 2025
The Chocolate Walk allows participants to collect specialty chocolates from local businesses while enjoying a community event that supports downtown Kent.
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