Kent
Daily News
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco is recalling its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene sold from April 25 to August 26 because the bottles might shatter even without being handled—customers are advised to wrap and dispose of any affected bottles immediately to avoid injury and get a refund. Record-Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Wick Poetry Center is starting its fall semester with a book launch for 'The Nature of Our Times' by Phillip Levin at 7 p.m. on Sept. 18 at the Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony — it will also host a poetry reading and open a new exhibit in Cleveland on Sept. 19 at 3 p.m., with an 8 p.m. reading at Last Exit Books & Coffeehouse. Kent State Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spotted lanternflies are entering their breeding season and will lay egg masses that hatch next spring. The state has added six counties to its quarantine list and urges residents to scrape off egg masses into soapy water or rubbing alcohol—this step aims to slow the insect’s spread. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tallmadge volleyball sophomore Eva Arnold discussed her team's impressive comeback against Kent Roosevelt on Sept. 16—showing how they turned the game around. Record-Courier
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Reiki Level One Certification Course
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — SHINE Ohio — Tuition required — Become a certified Reiki practitioner and empower yourself with self-healing techniques.
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Ohio Bobcats vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Women's Volleyball
6-9 p.m. — Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling showdown as the Ohio Bobcats face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes in women's volleyball.
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Afroman Live Concert
9 PM – 12 AM — The Burnt Pickle — Tickets starting at $89 — Experience Afroman's unforgettable performance in Kent, OH.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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