Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 88-year-old man was rescued by Canton firefighters after his SUV ended up in the Nimishillen Creek, with an investigation under way to determine the cause. The Repository
- ➤ An ambulance overturned on Interstate 77 in Canton, requiring firefighters to extract the driver through the windshield; the driver was hospitalized, and the incident is under investigation. The Repository
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dajanique A. Sanders, 28, faces charges including aggravated vehicular homicide after a June crash in Perry Township resulted in a fatality and injuries, with her blood-alcohol level reportedly over twice the legal limit. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Harold Fannin Jr., a standout tight end from Bowling Green, is highlighted as a strong prospect for the 2025 NFL draft, with comparisons to Antonio Gates and notes on his impressive performance despite the Mid-American Conference's historical oversight. The Repository
- ➤ Massillon's high school basketball team defeats rival Canton McKinley 74-73 after an 8-year losing streak, marking a significant victory with standout performances. The Repository
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Magical Theater Company's Mother Goose Performance
An interactive theater experience for children featuring classic rhymes and songs from Mother Goose, designed to engage and entertain the youngest audience members.
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Soleo Concert at The Auricle
The Soleo concert is part of the Divergent Sounds Series and will be held at The Auricle in downtown Canton, Ohio.
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ZOSO - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert
ZOSO, a recognized Led Zeppelin tribute band, will perform live at the Akron Civic Theatre, showcasing their 28 years of experience and over 4500 shows.
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Lauren Brabson Concert
Lauren Brabson will perform live at New Berlin Brewing Company in North Canton.
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MidWinter Tunes Festival 2025
The MidWinter Tunes Festival is a free community music event featuring diverse performances at the Akron Art Museum.
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Archery Games at Coventry Oaks Pavilion
Participants will engage in international-style target archery and improve their skills through various shooting games, with all equipment provided.
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Grand Opening of Barnes & Noble in North Canton
The grand opening of Barnes & Noble in North Canton features a ribbon cutting ceremony, a meet and greet, and a signing event with author Anastasia Hastings.
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2025 Akron Home & Garden Show
The event features over 125 vendors showcasing cutting-edge home products and services, alongside gardens and informative presentations.
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MasterWorks V: Sunday with Sibelius
Experience a classical music concert featuring works by Sibelius at Umstattd Hall in the Zimmermann Symphony Center.
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Spartan DEKA Strong Challenge at COREFIT
The Spartan DEKA STRONG event at COREFIT features a series of 10 functional training zones designed to test and gamify fitness without running, allowing participants to earn their DEKA STRONG Mark.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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