Kent
Daily News
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Authorities warned local residents on March 22 that scam texts impersonating the DMV claimed unpaid ticket fines (threatening penalties) and urged checking official DMV resources instead of clicking on suspicious links. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio wrestlers earned 13 percent of All-American honors at the NCAA Division I National Championships held March 21–22, with 28 local college athletes among 330 competitors. UFC champion Stipe Miocic attended the finals and praised Northeast Ohio talent—citing the grit that fuels the state’s strong wrestling tradition. Record-Courier
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First Thursday Cookie Social
10-11 a.m. — Fashion Library — Free entry — Enjoy a sweet treat while discovering the resources available at the Fashion Library.
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Sine Caterva & Sunset Drive Concert
8-11:59 p.m. — The Matinee — $5 presale / $10 at the door — Experience indie funk-folk and jam sounds from two vibrant Kent bands in Highland Square.
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Easter Plant Bingo Night
7 PM – 9 PM — Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio — BYOB welcome — Celebrate Easter with plants, prizes, and springtime fun in a lively greenhouse atmosphere.
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Brain Break: Run Away From Your Stress 5k
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Kent State University Cunningham Hall — Registration fee required — Participate in a fun run to support mental health awareness and enjoy scenic routes on campus.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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