Kent
Daily News
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Windham graduate Bill Fugate (an award-winning freelance photography veteran) covers local high school sports and community events while working as a maintenance worker at Hiram College; he plans to explore wildlife photography as he nears retirement. Weekly Villager
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Karissa Wahl, a public health major in the Honors College, credits community engagement with shaping her success. The Mansfield native leads student groups and organized a mental health event (Fresh Check Day), and she started her senior honors thesis on occupational therapy as she prepares for graduate school. Kent State Today
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help for eligible Ohio taxpayers through April 15 in over 200 local locations, with options for in-person, drop-off, and online services (excluding complex filings) to help secure refunds and credits. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Roosevelt alum Riley Larkin works as an offensive assistant for the Patriots and will coach in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Kent residents watch his journey from local youth sports to the big stage & value his hard work and hometown ties. Record-Courier
- ➤ The Streetsboro Rockets girls’ basketball team won 62-21 over Ravenna last Saturday while celebrating senior day in Streetsboro — keeping their sweep against the rivals for the sixth straight year. Senior guard Olivia Johnson-Wilson scored 14 points to lead the team. Weekly Villager
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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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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.
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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'.
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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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First Thursday Cookie Social
10-11 a.m. — Fashion Library — Free — Enjoy sweet treats while discovering the resources of the Fashion Library.
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Kent State Golden Flashes Women's Basketball vs. Western Michigan Broncos
1-3 p.m. — Kent State – College of Education, Health, and Human Services — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of college basketball with a rivalry showdown.
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