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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Canton is using $500,000 of income tax revenue to fund nine agencies for summer youth programs offering camps, training and workforce development opportunities — programs serving 200 or more students may receive up to $100,000 while smaller programs may get up to $250 per student. If these programs prove successful over the summer, agencies will automatically receive the same level of funding in 2026. The Repository
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Liberty HealthShare launched the Sharing Hearts Fund for Pediatric Wellness in Stark County to help families pay for children’s physical, dental and vision exams. A local committee will review requests for about $25,000 in first round funding as families apply by 5 p.m. on April 30 (applications are accepted online or via paper forms available at 4455 Hills and Dales Road NW). The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 81st annual Stark County Amateur Basketball Association Hall of Fame banquet will be held on Wednesday May 21 at Tozzi’s on 12th Street in Canton with doors opening at 5 p.m. Eight new members — Janae Halter, Ricky Jenkins, Paul Johnson, Bob Johnston, David McBride Sr., Dave Nash, Michael Parker and Amber Robinson will be inducted during the event. The Repository
- ➤ The OHSAA announced spring sports division assignments for the 2025 season — listing groups for baseball, lacrosse, softball, boys tennis, track and boys volleyball for Canton-area schools. Fans can now check the assignments to see how teams are grouped for the upcoming season. The Repository
- ➤ On Tuesday, NFL owners approved a report at The Breakers that officially adds All-American Football Conference stats into the NFL records. The update boosts Paul Brown's coaching wins to 222 and names Canton's Marion Motley as the top running back by average yards per carry — a change that recognizes the league's historic achievements. The Repository
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stranger-Danger and Self-Defense Workshop
4-5:30 p.m. — The Open Space Martial Arts — Ticket required for kids — Empower your child with essential self-defense skills and safety awareness.
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IDN Foundation Course in Akron
8 a.m.-6 p.m. — Aultman North Canton Medical Group — Course Fee Applicable — Enhance your skills in Neurologic Dry Needling for Pain Management and Sports Rehabilitation.
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