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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofits serving food insecure people in Stark and Summit Counties reported federal cuts of over one billion dollars to food programs have put critical support at risk—local organizations, including the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank which ran over 200,000 meals last year across 37 pantries, warn reduced funding may affect 34,000 people served monthly. The Repository
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lexington Township will repair West Main Street and install new sewer lines for about 100 homes in the Meadow Grove allotment using $2.8 million in American Rescue funds; work will begin in June and the sewers are set to finish in the next few weeks (traffic will be maintained during construction). The township fire department will add a search and rescue trailer and use its dual-certified K9 Kylo, who turns 6 on March 28, to boost emergency response with the trailer expected to be ready by summer (a $5,000 Norfolk Southern grant paid for it). The Repository
- ➤ Dressler Road NW near Everhard Road NW in Jackson Township will close for utility work from 7 p.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. Monday — motorists should detour using Everhard Road, Whipple Avenue and Dressler Road. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Perry High School's Luke Wolf hit three free throws with less than a second left to win a district final — his off-balance three-pointer at the end of a regional semifinal helped send the team to the final four. The Panthers will face North Royalton in a Division II state semifinal on Sunday at Memorial Field House — Wolf now leads the team with an average of 17.3 points and more ball handling duties. The Repository
- ➤ Myles Garrett spoke on Friday after signing a new four-year contract extension with the Browns and said he is focused on winning a championship by making plays and being a strong leader—his remarks ended a month-long standoff after his trade demand. The Repository
- ➤ Perry High School athletes Arielle Clapper, a bowler, and Luke Wolf, a basketball player, were named Stark County High School Athlete of the Week for March 3-9 after 17,397 votes were cast, with Clapper receiving 56.30% and Wolf 74.43% of the vote. They will be featured further next Tuesday—details of their recent game wins add to their local achievements. The Repository
- ➤ Memorial Field House in Canton hosts four boys basketball state semifinal games this weekend with teams from Divisions I through IV competing for a spot in the state finals on March 21 and 22. Winners will advance to University of Dayton Arena—teams include Glenville, Hawken, St. Ignatius, Olentangy, Perry, North Royalton, Louisville, and Garfield Heights. The Repository
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Live Music Performance by Doug Dominiq
Experience live music from Doug Dominiq while enjoying a variety of signature spirits, cocktails, draft beers, and a delectable menu at The Still House.
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Jason Crabb Live at Ohio Star Theater
Experience an evening of live music with Jason Crabb at the Ohio Star Theater in Sugarcreek.
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Jonathan Hape Performance
8-11 p.m. | The Auricle - Venue & Bar | Ticket prices vary | Experience live music from Jonathan Hape in a vibrant setting.
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Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Concert
Herb Alpert will perform classic hits with his Tijuana Brass during an informal evening featuring audience interaction and memorable visuals from his 63-year career.
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Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Concert Experience
Immerse yourself in the powerful orchestral performances of Howard Shore's iconic scores from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, enhanced by narration from Christopher Lee.
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Cardinal Love Cutout Painting Class
3-5 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Preregistration required — Unleash your creativity while painting and optionally making a DIY candle.
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Find Your Fitness 5K - Prediction Run
9-11 a.m. — GlenOak High School — Registration fee applies — Test your running prediction skills in a fun twist on the traditional 5K race.
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Live Music Night with Crossbreeze
2-4:30 p.m. — Prime Vine Winery — Enjoy live music — Experience the spirit of the '60s and '70s brought to life by local sensation CrossBreeze.
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Walsh University Community Clinic: Wellness Through Movement
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Walsh University — Free entry — Engage in free health and wellness check-ups designed to improve your well-being with personalized education and resources.
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Strong Family Wellness 4th Annual Community Health Fair
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Free admission — Empower yourself with health screenings and wellness resources at this unifying community event.
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