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Canton
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stark County Job and Family Services' Heart Gallery art exhibition is on display through April 5 at the Canton Museum of Art at 1001 Market Ave N, where local artists + foster children created special portraits for public view. The Repository
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chad Merritt, principal at Fairless High School in Brewster, blends his experience in teaching, coaching, and leadership to manage classroom challenges and state mandates. He lives in North Canton with his family and spends evenings at school events (a role shaped by years in education). The Repository
- ➤ Canton native Jerome West, who earned six college degrees after an ADHD diagnosis, will earn his seventh degree (a master's in clinical mental health counseling) in August. He uses his success to inspire local Black youth that early setbacks do not define future potential. The Repository
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials warn that a new DMV text scam is circulating, falsely claiming overdue traffic tickets with penalties and requiring payment via a seemingly official link (which may steal personal information). They advise verifying ticket status through local police or the DMV. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Darryn Peterson, a Canton native and Kansas freshman, scored 7 points in 9 minutes against St. John's in the NCAA Tournament game in San Diego on March 22; he had earlier led his team with 28 points in a win over Cal Baptist. The Repository
- ➤ Massillon boys basketball's Gio Jackson Jr. scored after a first-half scramble against Westerville North in the OHSAA Division II state final+ he boosted his team's play in a competitive game. The Repository
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Pajama Storytime
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Firestone Park Branch Library — Free entry — Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement for all ages.
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Cheer Power Canton Disco Showdown
9 a.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Check event website for costs — Experience thrilling cheer performances at the Disco Showdown.
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SMOOV R&B Brunch Experience
12-4 p.m. — MBar- Canton's Martini and Wine Bar — Food and drinks not included — Groove to R&B hits while enjoying a lively brunch party atmosphere.
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Ohio Coin Machine Association Dart Tournament
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Free entry — Gather for an energetic competition at the annual OCMA State Dart Divisional Championships.
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Harlem Wizards Game
6-9 p.m. — GlenOak HS — $15-$60 — Experience an exciting evening of basketball with the Harlem Wizards in Canton, OH.
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Community Health and Wellness Fair
10 AM – 1 PM — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Free entry — Experience Ohio's largest fitness weekend filled with health screenings, wellness resources, and community connection.
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Smoov's R&B Sunday Brunch Experience
12-4 p.m. — MBar- Canton's Martini and Wine Bar — Cost of food and drinks not included — Groove to R&B hits while enjoying brunch and a lively atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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