Kent
Daily News
Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bio-Med Science Academy will combine its Shalersville and Ravenna campuses by moving kindergarten through sixth-grade classes to Kent State's Michael Schwartz Center (800 E. Summit St) in fall 2027. The move brings 600 students and 50 staff members together in one state-of-the-art facility to ease logistics and boost learning. Record-Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Jan. 1, Ohio will raise its minimum wage to $11 for non-tipped workers and $5.50 for tipped workers (a 30-cent and 15-cent increase) as rates tied to inflation will affect workers in 2026. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ravenna beat Akron Coventry 53-47 at James L. Coll Gymnasium on Saturday, Dec. 27. Coach Justin Rahim said his squad used a late 5-0 run and strong defense to snap a four-game losing streak and will host Kent Roosevelt Friday at 7 p.m. Weekly Villager
- ➤ 2024 Crestwood graduate Charlie Schweickert has returned to coach boys basketball at his alma mater, serving as both varsity assistant and freshmen head coach. He will mentor players and strengthen the program while balancing his studies in sports broadcasting. Weekly Villager
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Mocktail Mastery Class
3-5 p.m. — Bell Tower Brewing Co. & Kitchen — $ — Shake up your Dry January with a hands-on alcohol-free cocktail workshop.
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Mrs. Roper Romp
6-8:30 p.m. — Hot Pots Pottery — $10 plus project choice — Embrace nostalgia and creativity with a Three’s Company-themed create night featuring fondue and fun.
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Ohio Bobcats vs Kent State Golden Flashes Basketball
7-9 p.m. — Kent State – College of Education, Health, and Human Services — Free T-shirts — Participate in Coaches Vs. Cancer Night with giveaways and engaging community support.
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