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Canton
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Taylan Murphy, Stark County’s first baby of 2026, was born at 12:20 a.m. Jan. 1 at Aultman Hospital after a 37-hour labor induced early for preeclampsia, and her family celebrated her arrival with New Year festivities. Her mother remains under observation at the hospital until Jan. 4. The Repository
- ➤ Brionna Murphy (25) from Gilmore welcomed Stark County's first baby of 2026 when her daughter Little Taylan Murphy was born, marking a milestone for the local community. The Repository
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Co. became a private company on Jan. 1 after merging, and it plans to resume development at Hall of Fame Village — a mixed-use project near the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Local leaders support the move, saying it will boost Canton’s economy. The Repository
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America's Best Canton Challenge
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Housing Offered — Cheer on top All Star teams at this exciting cheerleading event.
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Movement & Mocktail
Time TBA — Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa — Handcrafted cocktails available — Celebrate Dry January with Pilates and delightful zero-proof cocktails.
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Crushed Glass Winter Tree Art Class
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard — Registration required — Create a stunning crushed glass winter tree with berries in a charming window-look frame.
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Miller Lite Canton Motorcycle Swap Meet
10 AM – 3 PM — Stark County Fairgrounds — Free entry for kids 16 and under — The largest motorcycle swap meet in northeastern Ohio filled with parts, leather, and delicious food.
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Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
7-9 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a century of thrills and laughs with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters.
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Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Pricing varies — Craft a cozy chunky knit blanket and enjoy light snacks and BYOB beverages.
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Cucina Demonstration Dinner – Home-Style Tuscan Comforts
6-7:30 p.m. — Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa — $75.00 - $80.00 USD — Experience delicious Tuscan cooking and delightful wines from talented chefs.
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Buckin' on the Ridge Rodeo Night
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Riverland Arena — Ticket needed — Experience the thrill of big bulls and fast barrels at this adrenaline-packed rodeo event.
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