Good morning, Canton.

Eva Graves paid off her home’s 0% interest mortgage on March 30, marking the 275th payoff for Habitat for Humanity; her journey (over 20 years) building with local partners highlights the program’s impact on affordable housing.

Ohio-based indie rock band Red Wanting Blue will headline a ticketed concert on June 27 at Centennial Plaza in Canton, where general admission tickets cost $25 + fees and VIP pit tickets are $60 with sales starting at 10 a.m. April 2.

MassMu’s Do the Mu event on Apr.

4 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Massillon Museum offers a free workshop on creating zines led by local artists Alexa and Avery Polinori (creators of The Backroom Zine) for community members of all ages.

The Ohio EPA awarded grants to five Stark County mobile home parks and the village of Navarre on Mar.

30 to fund water projects for reliable service during outages. The grants, covering emergency generator reimbursements + well abandonment costs, came from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Capitalization Grants.

Ohio health officials said the Cicada COVID variant was detected on March 30 (11:51 a.m.) and urged residents to stay home until fever-free for 24 hours.

COVID hospitalizations are trending down since January, but authorities continue to monitor the variant.

Harry Krichbaum from Canton Township replaced towel racks with grab bars in his bathroom after a fall on March 30 at his home.

The project, which added two bars in the shower, addresses safety concerns for residents with mobility issues.

Former Walsh University basketball player Quinn Barnett has committed to Middle Tennessee State in Conference USA.

He averaged 14.8 points last season and will have two years of eligibility at the Division I program.

The Stark County Golf Hall of Fame inducted Tony Adcock, Foxy Golf, and Ofer Golf on Monday, Mar.

30 in a ceremony celebrating local golf achievements+ Adcock shined in junior tournaments and at Malone, Foxy Golf sponsored the amateur championship, and Ofer Golf advanced club repair in Canton.

Stark County high school baseball, softball and lacrosse games from March 30-April 5 showcased key performances, with Carter Lukens’ rally helping Hoover overcome an early deficit and Gabby McGowen pitching a shutout for Tuslaw - a recap that reflects the week’s competitive spirit.

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.

Harlem Wizards Game

6-9 p.m. — GlenOak HS — $15-$60 — Experience an exciting evening of basketball with the Harlem Wizards in Canton, OH.

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.

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.

2026 OCMA/VNEA State Pool Championships

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — $0.00 - $10.00 USD — Compete or cheer at the annual state pool championships featuring players of all ages.

50th Anniversary Curtain Up FUNraiser

7-10 p.m. — North Canton Playhouse — $26.13 — Enjoy a night filled with variety shows, games, and raffles at this community FUNraiser celebration.

Sneaker Mania 2

11 AM – 6 PM — Executive Event Center — $5 for students, parents free — Enjoy the ultimate sneaker event with giveaways, food, and thousands of kicks.

Moon Glow Cherry Blossoms Painting Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $20 add-on for candle-making — Enjoy a creative evening of painting and candle-making in a vibrant atmosphere.