Good morning, Kent.

Gas prices in Akron remain near $3.96 per gallon, but a recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire has eased oil prices — potentially leading to lower costs over the next one or two weeks.

Local drivers may soon see relief at the pump.

Portage County voters will decide on a $5.4 million levy for Streetsboro City Schools on May 5 to preserve junior varsity sports and several extracurricular clubs; if it fails, more cuts will affect programs for the upcoming school year.

On April 8, the EPA proposed redesignating Northeast Ohio’s air quality status to attainment, which could end the E-Check vehicle tests that have been required since 1996.

Gov. DeWine and local lawmakers say the move benefits public health (reflecting decades of coordinated improvements) and supports economic growth.

Kent State University is set to expand student healthcare at its DeWeese Health Center with Northeast Ohio Medical University’s three-year partnership beginning July 1.

Full- and part-time students will pay a fee each semester for primary care, mental health, and digital record access during the center’s $3 million renovation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paint a Pot: Mother's Day Gift Workshop

11 AM – 1 PM — Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio — $20 per person — Create a handmade pot and plant gift for Mom in this kid-friendly workshop.

Race into Finals 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk

8:30-11:00 a.m. — Henderson Hall — Funds raised benefit the College of Nursing — Lace up and enjoy a community race to celebrate the end of finals.

Plant Bingo for Moms

7-9 p.m. — Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio — BYOB, donations welcomed — Play bingo, win plants, and support moms in need while having fun.