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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sheetz will host an all-day hiring event next week at 116 Ohio locations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., planning to hire 250 new workers. Prospective employees must apply online ahead of check-in at each store (open positions include store team members and supervisory roles). The Repository
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Walsh University will host its annual International Dinner & Cultural Festival this Saturday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Barrett Business & Community Center on campus — tickets cost $15 for general admission and $5 for students — with free admission for children under 5. The Repository
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Canton City Schools broke ground Wednesday on two new elementary schools—Lincoln and Timken—that will serve kindergarten through sixth grade starting in the 2026—27 school year. Officials say the new buildings will bring schools back to neighborhoods while reducing long bus rides for students. The Repository
- ➤ Jackson Local Schools' board approved a tentative three-year contract, effective July 1, that raises teacher pay by 3% per year and gives a one-time 1% bonus to teachers who sign on while also setting a new salary schedule with a bonus for administrators. The board planned a Military Honors Wall at the high school to honor veterans—set to be finished by Veterans Day 2027—and moved the April meeting to the 24th. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Louisville High School senior Tate Aljancic is leading his team as they prepare to face Cincinnati Aiken in the basketball state final on Friday at 1 p.m. at University of Dayton Arena—he helped them win a regional title this season by scoring, grabbing rebounds, and making good passes. The Repository
- ➤ Mikey Haley, the junior point guard for the Perry Panthers, returned to practice just over two weeks after his appendix was removed and is cleared to play in Friday's OHSAA Division II state championship game against Westerville North in Dayton. Coach Matt Voll said he will monitor Haley's stamina during workouts this week to decide his playing time—further adjustments will be made as his condition improves. The Repository
- ➤ Two Stark County high school teams, Louisville and Perry, made state finals for the first time after strong semifinal wins at Memorial Field House. On Friday at University of Dayton Arena, Louisville will face Cincinnati Aiken at 1 p.m. and Perry will play Westerville North at 7:30 p.m. — tickets cost $16 for adults and $10 for students and are on sale now on the OHSAA website. The Repository
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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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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training
Apr 14-18 — Health Innovation Solutions & Training, LLC — $2090 — Enhance your programming skills with a hands-on, expert-led C# course in Canton, Ohio.
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AlterNation 90s & 00s Rock Tribute
9 PM – 1 AM — Nathan's Patio Bar & Grill — Check for entry details — Rock out to nostalgic hits from the 90s and 00s with AlterNation's dynamic tribute performance.
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