Good morning, Kent.

Stow's planning commission approved plans for a new 19,895-square-foot Aldi grocery store in Graham Square Plaza on Graham Road where the Save A Lot store used to be.

The proposal will go to City Council on Oct.9 for a first reading and includes plaza upgrades—such as renovating the front facade—to ease demand from the Stow-Kent store.

Six pumpkin picking sites in Northeast Ohio offer family-friendly fun with activities like corn mazes, wagon rides, and craft brewery events, and visitors can use tips to choose the perfect pumpkin—each location sets its own hours and prices.

The Northeast District girls soccer seeds for the upcoming OHSAA tournament have been released.

Local teams like Aurora and Waterloo received placements and brackets will be announced later this weekend.

The Northeast District boys soccer seeds for the OHSAA tournament are out and brackets will be released later this weekend.

Local teams Aurora and Rootstown have earned top-three seeds in their divisions.

Local high school volleyball teams have received their Northeast District seeds for the upcoming OHSAA tournament, with Aurora ranked No.8 in Division III and Garfield placed No.7 in Division V — brackets will be released later this weekend.

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.

Afroman Live Concert

9 PM – 12 AM — The Burnt Pickle — Tickets starting at $89 — Experience Afroman's unforgettable performance in Kent, OH.

Vintage Ceramic Tree Painting Event

11 AM – 1 PM — Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio — Bring your own beverage — Create a unique vintage ceramic tree to add a festive touch to your home decor.

Danjo Jazz Orchestra Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Venice Cafe — Free entry — Experience the jazzy vibes of the Danjo Jazz Orchestra for a perfect weeknight outing.

Trick or Treat on the Farm

12-3 p.m. — Pure Passions Farm — $8/person entry — Enjoy a festive day with cider, candy stations, and face painting for kids in costume.