Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
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🎭 Culture
PBS Western Reserve (the local station) will air More Than a Race, a documentary that explores the personal stories behind Akron’s Soap Box Derby racers.
The film was shot during the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby and airs Sunday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.
Kent State University’s College of the Arts hosted Art Without Limits on Wednesday, Oct.
14 — a free, daylong event at University Auditorium — that gave students, staff and community members hands-on workshops and panel discussions on arts entrepreneurship.
🏛️ Government
Social Security and SSI benefits will increase by 3.6% in 2027, raising the average check by about $75 per month and adding up to $176 million monthly for Ohio recipients.
Increased Social Security payments begin in January while SSI checks start Dec. 31, 2026.
🏈 Sports
Kent State men's basketball games have been picked up for national TV broadcasts.
The home game against Miami will air on ESPNU at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 while the game at Bowling Green will be shown on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22.
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