Good morning, Kent.

Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill requiring recess for grades one to eight (30 minutes in morning and 30 minutes in afternoon) and allowing club sports to count for high school PE.

The proposal, now before the House Education Committee, aims to boost students’ physical and mental health.

Certified financial planner Laura Radcliff will present Rules of the Road for Smart Investing at 10 a.m. Feb.

4 in Kent Free Library’s second-floor meeting room. The event (open to the public) is part of the Portage Foundation's Community Speaker Series and encourages shelf-stable food donations for local pantries.

Kent State University extended Golden Flashes baseball coach Jeff Duncan's contract through 2030.

His teams have won seven MAC championships and reached NCAA Regional appearances under his leadership — promising more success in the seasons ahead.

Multiple Ohio athletes are set to represent Team USA at the Winter Olympics in Italy (Feb.

6–22), with competitors like Cincinnati’s Quinn Dehlinger and Cleveland Heights’ Laila Edwards taking part in freestyle skiing and ice hockey.

The Akron Zips and Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball teams meet today at Rhodes Arena at 6 p.m. in a MAC rivalry game, with Akron boasting a 27-game home win streak while Kent State faces uncertainty over a key player's participation.

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.