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Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A third 'VIP Millions' lottery ticket from Stark County has won $20,000, marking the third significant win in the area within a month. The Repository
- ➤ The Blessing Balloons Project, initiated by Massillon business owner Sarah Cole, is seeking volunteers to deliver Valentine's Day balloon gifts to senior citizens in Stark County. The Repository
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A police chase through Massillon and Canton, Ohio, ends with a suspect and an officer injured after a head-on collision. FOX 8
- ➤ An electrical outlet caused a $55,000 fire in a vacant house undergoing renovation in Canton, with no injuries reported. The Repository
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Austin N. Hayhurst, 27, was sentenced to 270 days in jail for vehicular homicide and manslaughter after a 2023 crash in Canton resulted in the death of Shanell J. Backie. The Repository
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Canton to launch over $9 million in sewer construction and repair initiatives following EPA directives to enhance city sanitation infrastructure. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Stark County-area girls high school basketball teams are ranked in a local power poll ahead of the OHSAA tournament, highlighting top teams in different divisions based on their season performance. The Repository
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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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Sunday Live Music Series with Lauren Brabson at HiHO Brewing Co.
Local artist Lauren Brabson will perform during the Sunday Live Music Series, showcasing her emotive folk music reflecting personal themes and community support.
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Willy Wonka Live Performance
Experience the spectacular live performance of Willy Wonka at Players Guild Theatre, featuring inspirational music and a vibrant atmosphere.
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Who's Bad: A Michael Jackson Tribute
Who's Bad delivers an electrifying tribute to the music of Michael Jackson, showcasing his legendary catalog in a powerful live performance.
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