Kent
Daily News
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kent State University Museum, Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State School of Fashion will open Fashion & Feather, a cross-disciplinary exhibition on Earth Day at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. It will display historic garments, specimens and student designs until Oct. 16 (free Visitor Hall access). Kent State Today
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ No one won the $180 million jackpot in Monday's Powerball drawing, while one Ohio ticket matched all five white balls for a $1M prize; the next drawing is today at 10:59 p.m. ET with an estimated jackpot of $194 million + a cash value of $87.1 million. Record-Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health authorities report the Cicada COVID variant is among those detected in Ohio, and officials advise residents who test positive to stay home until they are fever-free for 24 hours & symptoms improve. Hospitalizations have dropped since January following an earlier peak. 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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Doug Tallamy Presents: 'How Can I Help?' Saving Nature with Your Yard
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — SEED Campus - Davey Tree Expert Company — Free entry — Learn how your yard can make a big difference in preserving nature with Doug Tallamy's insights.
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Bell Tower Brewing Saison Fest
12-4 p.m. — Bell Tower Brewing Co. — Ticket required — Celebrate the art of Saison brewing with tastings from over 20 local breweries.
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Rooted and Rising: A Collective Affirmation Gathering
7-9 p.m. — The Healing Brew, LLC — $20 — Ground yourself with guided meditation and affirmations in a heart-centered community gathering.
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American Roots Festival
3-9 p.m. — Ray’s Place — Free entry — Celebrate Americana, Bluegrass & Country music with a range of performances at this annual festival.
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