🌱 Patch AM: How will Kent State respond in Saturday’s home game vs. Wofford?

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• How will Kent State respond in Saturday's home game vs. Wofford?

Also on today's calendar: The Fixx @ The Kent Stage and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
• Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wofford vs Kent State Prediction 9/12/2026 Today's College Football Picks (pickdawgz.com) — Kent football fans will see the Golden Flashes host Wofford at Dix Stadium in Kent on Saturday, with oddsmakers weighing whether the team can rebound from a lopsided loss at South Carolina. The preview breaks down recent performances, betting trends, and why the writer expects a higher-scoring game despite questions about Kent State's defense.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kent

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Wofford @ Kent State →
  Dix Stadium, 2213 Summit St, Kent
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Akron German Family Society Oktoberfest →
  Akron German Family Society, 3871 Ranfield Rd, Kent
  6:00 pm
• Nerve Tonic at the Pub in Kent →
  The Pub in Kent, 401 Franklin Avenue, Kent
  7:00 pm
• CRB Unplugged live at Kent Rocks Guitar Fest →
  North Water Brewing, 101 Crain Ave, Kent
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Portage County · Door Launch in Kent →
  Riverwood Community Chapel, Kent
  9:30 am
• The Kent Flea & Makers Market →
  Marvin Kent Home, 409 W Main St, Kent
  10:00 am
• Grill For Good →
  Hometown Bank Plaza, 142 N Water St, Kent
  12:00 pm
• Fall Kent Cycle Ride to Rock Mill FREE EVENT →
  Kent Cycle, Kent
  12:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• The Fixx @ The Kent Stage →
  The Kent Stage, 175 E Main St, Kent
  7:00 pm
• the FIXX, Colin Blunstone "The Voice of The Zombies" & Peter Asher →
  Kent OH
  7:00 pm
Monday September 14
• 2026 CLEO on the Go Breakfasts - Kent →
  The Rolling Scones Bakery & Cafe', 154 Cherry Street, Kent
Tuesday September 15
• Ohio Open Doors Tap Talk: History of Music in Kent →
  North Water Brewing Company, 101 Crain Avenue, Kent

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🗞 Nearby News

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Akron

• City of Akron, Summit County Land Bank unveil new 'Made in Akron' home plans (akron.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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