Sunday, December 29th, 2024

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Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Portage County Water Rescue Team rescued a dog named Emma from a freezing pond in Ravenna Township, emphasizing the importance of professional rescues to prevent potential human victims. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Antonio Gates, a former Kent State basketball standout turned NFL tight end, is nominated as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Record-Courier
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Mannheim Steamroller Concert
Mannheim Steamroller will perform live at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron, OH.
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Concert by Chrissy Strong
Chrissy Strong will be performing live at Jilly's Music Room in Akron, featuring an engaging night of music.
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Bill Lestock: Mandolin Performance
Bill Lestock will perform original instrumental mandolin music, blending styles such as bluegrass, baroque, and blues in a free concert at Wadsworth Public Library.
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Game Night: Cards and Board Games at Market District
An evening of community fun featuring various card and board games, alongside food options at Market District Supermarket.
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Tropidelic Live at The Kent Stage
Cleveland-based six-piece band Tropidelic brings a blend of music influenced by their character-rich city, sharing themes of resilience and independence in their performances.
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Mother Goose Interactive Theater Show
This interactive theater performance features Mother Goose as she engages young audiences with classic rhymes and songs.
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