Good morning, Canton.

Columbiana County Drug Task Force director Jesse Smith said nonlocal dealers are flooding the area with cheaper meth, with nearly half the 970 grams seized in 2024 already found in 2025—agents struggle to trace dealers from source cities—and a May vote on the 1% sales tax will affect future funding.

The USDA announced that Idaho Smokehouse Partners voluntarily recalled about 29,541 pounds of Chomps Original Beef and Turkey Sticks after two consumer complaints found pieces of metal in the products.

Affected items were sold at Costco in Ohio and 21 other states — customers are urged to return them for a full refund.

Luke Vlacovsky from Central Catholic led Stark County players on the All-Ohio boys basketball teams announced Wednesday.

He made first team in Division V, averaged 21.5 points per game, and helped his team (18 to 7) reach its third straight regional appearance as he prepares to join Walsh University.

Massillon-based MCTV has reached an agreement with Major League Baseball to broadcast Cleveland Guardians games during the 2025-26 season via Guardians TV.

MCTV cable subscribers in Stark, Wayne, Jefferson, Columbiana and Carroll counties can watch the regular season opener today at 4:10 p.m. and the first home game on Tuesday, April 8 at 4:10 p.m. — all on designated channels.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Free Community Easter Egg Hunt

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Perry High School — Free entry — Enjoy bounce houses, music, and an egg hunt featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Easter Sunday at The Twisted Olive

11 AM – 6 PM — The Twisted Olive — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a full dinner menu on Easter Sunday with a special feature menu.

Spring Open House 2025

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Rohr & Sons Nursery-Garden Center — Free entry — Enjoy kids' activities, raffles, sales, and discounts in a vibrant community atmosphere.