Kent
Daily News
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deseree Liddell—a champion who helped bring water, sewers and streetlights to Black neighborhoods in Ravenna—celebrated her 100th birthday this month at the King Kennedy Community Center, where her family gathered to honor her work as an educator and community leader. Her long service has improved living conditions and inspired many in the local area. Record-Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kent State student government president Ivory Kendrick led a data-driven negotiation that lowered the cold weather policy threshold from -20 to -15 degrees wind chill; the new policy went into effect after university officials and students supported the change — aiming to protect students during prolonged exposure to extreme cold. Kent State Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Government officials said reserve funds will let nearly 1.5 million Ohioans receive SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 despite a potential shutdown (62% of households include children and 43% include older or disabled members), while USDA data show the average benefit increased to $186 per person to help low-income families. Record-Courier
- ➤ Portage County Job and Family Services met with local agencies on Oct 27 to arrange extra food and support as SNAP benefits are set to end on Nov 1 because of a federal shutdown. Additional help is available at the JFS lobby with extra staff and expanded pantry hours + a new Food Resource Dashboard to guide residents to local pantries. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Aurora boys soccer, led by Bryce and Owen Peckinpaugh, beat Canfield on Oct. 29 after a 2 to 2 tie and a penalty shootout that ended 5 to 3 — the win moves them into a regional championship game. They will face Holland Springfield on Nov. 2 at Edison High School in Milan. Record-Courier
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Northern Illinois Huskies vs Kent State Golden Flashes Women's Volleyball
6-9 p.m. — Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting women's volleyball matchup live from Kent State.
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Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Women's Volleyball
4-7 p.m. — Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center — Tickets available — Watch the action unfold as the Huskies battle the Golden Flashes in women's volleyball.
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Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Football
7-8:30 p.m. — Dix Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling college football showdown between Central Michigan and Kent State.
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