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Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Jasmine Barrino, a Canton artist and local resident, created a mural at the Edward 'Peel' Coleman Community Center to honor the community's past and inspire its future, featuring imagery that reflects values of love, family, education, health, and dreams.  The Repository
  • In Stark County, Ohio, former police officer and current school bus driver Todd Morris saved two dogs from a family's burning home on his route during a school closure due to cold weather.  FOX 8

CRIME NEWS

  • Tamarcus Q. Harris was arrested for the shooting death of Marla Carter in Akron, facing charges of aggravated murder and felonious assault, with his bond set at $2 million.  The Repository
  • A 36-year-old Jackson Township man is charged with grand theft for allegedly stealing $21,492 in computer equipment from Metallus' Faircrest Steel Plant.  The Repository
  • A masked individual robbed Hungry Howie's Pizza in Canton at gunpoint, fleeing with less than $217.  The Repository

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Jane Timken has been appointed as State Senator for Ohio's 29th District, covering most of Stark County, succeeding the late Senator Kirk Shuring.  FOX 8

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is investigating suspected bird flu cases among wild birds in Stark County, with minor spread and minimal waterfowl deaths reported.  The Repository

SPORTS NEWS

  • Erin Kaufman of Malone University discusses her career-high 28 points in a victory over Walsh with sports writer Mike Popovich.  The Repository

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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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.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • Lauren Brabson Concert

    Lauren Brabson will perform live at New Berlin Brewing Company in North Canton.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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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.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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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.

    Wed, 2/12/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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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.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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