Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Portage County Job and Family Services has launched its 2025 Presents for Kids Campaign at nine locations in Portage County to help children in out-of-home placements have a memorable Christmas; residents may pick up a gift tag and return an unwrapped gift by Nov. 21. Record-Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Portage County Senior Board honored top high school students for September and October by choosing one male and one female student each month based on their academic achievements and leadership qualities. The awards were given to students from several schools (Aurora, Theodore Roosevelt, Field, Garfield) who demonstrated key strengths (perseverance, adaptability, dedication) in their activities. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Aurora boys soccer delivered a 3–0 shutout win—securing their first state berth since 2017—in a regional final on November 2. The team now prepares to face Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Tallmadge later today as local support fuels their drive. 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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