Kent
Daily News
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kent State University will hold commemorative events from May 1 through May 4 for the May 4 remembrance. The schedule includes a student art exhibition, Neil Young tribute, Alan Canfora Collection debut with film screening, and a campus ceremony. Record-Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Motorists in the Akron area experienced rising gas prices as AAA reported that on April 29, Summit County averaged $4.24 per gallon. Some stations — including one in Boston Heights — are now offering rates as low as $3.89 per gallon. Record-Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College students from local and national universities showcased innovative medical devices at NEOMED’s sixth NEOvations Bench to Bedside competition on April 22. They advanced prototypes before judges + investors to meet healthcare needs. Record-Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC reported that 34 people became sick from salmonella linked to backyard poultry on April 29, with 13 hospitalized and 5 cases in Ohio. Kent residents handling poultry are urged to wash hands thoroughly to prevent infection. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kent State football announced former Browns return man Josh Cribbs joins coach Mark Carney’s staff as the new special teams analyst — he brings a wealth of experience from his time as a student-athlete and NFL player, with the move confirmed on Wednesday, April 29. Record-Courier
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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An Evening With Michael Martin Murphey
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of Michael Martin Murphey, a legend of Country and Western music.
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Ekoostik Hookah Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience an eclectic mix of folk, psychedelic rock, and blues with Ekoostik Hookah.
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