Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
Good morning, Kent.
🏘️ Community
The Shepherd’s House in Ravenna Township is serving as a warming center at 2646 State Route 59 until Dec.
15 as cold temperatures fall. The center operates nightly from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. and provides hot meals, blankets, and basic supplies (donations and volunteers are welcome).
🎓 Education
On Monday, Dec. 8, Kent State celebrated 75 years when the Golden Flashes men’s basketball team won 96-84 over the Austin Peay Governors at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
Kent State President Todd Diacon received a commemorative floorboard marking the milestone.
🏈 Sports
On Dec. 8, 2025, eight local high school football standouts from Mogadore and Rootstown earned all-state honors for Divisions VI and VII with strong plays in rushing, receiving, and defense.
Their key performances boosted team success and added to local school pride.
Portage County high school sports recaps report scores from Dec.
8-14, covering basketball, bowling, hockey, swimming and wrestling. The recaps note standout players from teams like Roosevelt, Mogadore and Badger, offering a clear snapshot of recent athletic results.
Kent State will open its 2026 football season at South Carolina on Saturday, Sept.
5, marking only the second meeting between the teams since a record 77 to 14 loss in 1995+ the game continues the Flashes' run of facing an SEC opponent every season since 2018.
🎉 Kent Events
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Tusk - The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Kent Stage — $45.48 to $56.87 — Experience an electrifying tribute to Fleetwood Mac with note-perfect renditions and five seasoned musicians.
Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Live
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Tickets available — Experience a night of rootsy, country blues from one of the greatest porch bands in the world.
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