Good morning, Canton.

Georgia DiPietro was honored at the 20th annual Pizza Oven Charities fundraising dance held on Jan.

9 at Canton Memorial Civic Center & the event raised over $800,000 for the Canton Ex-Newsboys Association.

On Jan. 10, Kathy Andrews, mother of pro basketball players C.J. and Errick McCollum, partnered with Goodr to provide free groceries for 500 Stark County families.

The event brought essential support to local residents.

Hall of Fame Village will close Gridiron Gastropub on Jan.

31 as it prepares to reopen with a new restaurant concept that supports future plans under new private ownership. Guests holding gift cards should redeem them before the closing.

Plain Township Fire and Rescue and Plain Local Schools have partnered for 24 years on a fire science program at GlenOak High School — high school students earn college credits and skills through hands-on training at Stark State College and local fire stations.

The Fairless Local Schools Board of Education approved a project to replace 1984 lighting and unsafe visitor seating at Fred Brideweser Stadium, addressing safety issues with permanent improvement funds.

Work will start soon and finish this spring (totaling over $800,000 in upgrades).

Newton Family Apartments, a 52-unit affordable housing complex replacing the former Canton Inn with family-focused features, will be completed by February in the Shorb neighborhood, a $21 million project funded by public & private sources through Canton For All People; leasing will begin in the spring.

After a two-year wait due to transfer and injury, Meredith Randulic is ready to return for Malone women's basketball.

She is expected to boost the team's performance as she resumes playing soon.

Stark County high school basketball games from Jan.

12-18 saw Perry secure a decisive win over Louisville and East Canton, Norton, Malvern and Edison achieve close finishes with standout plays—coaches and athletic directors submitted recaps to CantonRep.

Movement & Mocktail

Time TBA — Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa — Handcrafted cocktails available — Celebrate Dry January with Pilates and delightful zero-proof cocktails.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Matilda Pablo Live at Lost Trail Winery

6-8 p.m. — Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard — Free admission — Enjoy an evening of live music with Matilda Pablo in a charming winery setting.

Galentine's Day Brunch

12-4 p.m. — Haymaker's Mill 1875 — $60 General Admission — Celebrate friendship with brunch delights and bottomless mimosas at this vibrant event.

Sweet As Candy Valentine's Party

11 PM – 1 AM — 2950 Whipple Ave NW — Free entry — Celebrate Valentine's Day with DJ dancing, light snacks, and fun activities for adults with disabilities.