Daily
Canton
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways will soon start a nonstop flight from Akron-Canton Airport to West Palm Beach this fall. The service will begin on September 5 with flights on Fridays and Mondays, and a BreezeThru route with a connection will start on August 7 — giving more travel options to travelers. The Repository
- ➤ 1899 Indoor Golf announced on Facebook that it will close its Stark County location at 4700 Everhard Road NW on April 19. The business has served the Canton area for nearly six years while its Twinsburg location will remain open. The Repository
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police evacuated Stark Library Monday after a call said a man had a gun inside, and although staff returned at 3:10 p.m., the downtown building in Canton remained closed for the rest of the day. The Repository
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music star Cole Swindell will perform Sept. 5 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center as part of his Happy Hour Sad Tour—openers are Priscilla Block and Logan Crosby and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday starting at $39.50 plus fees. The Repository
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stark County is drying out after nearly 2 inches of heavy rain caused flash flooding on roads and parking lots with no injuries reported and past flood mitigation reducing damage—Louisville officials will clear debris from the East Branch of the Nimishillen Creek to prepare for future storms. The Repository
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stark County library directors have urged community members to contact their state representatives before Wednesday—after the House Finance Committee accepted an amendment that cuts $100 million from funding—to restore the Public Library Fund and protect vital library services and programs. The Repository
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Sears Magnolia catalog house at 424 19th Street NW in Canton remains in the family as Don Cirelli will continue living there after his mother, Mary Cirelli (a former state lawmaker), passed away last month. Built in 1923 from a catalog kit in the historic Ridgewood neighborhood, the two-story home has received unsolicited sales inquiries but is not for sale. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio High School Athletic Association announced spring sports schedules with softball games at Firestone Stadium and baseball games at Canal Park in Akron along with eight state baseball semifinal games at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton — competitions run from May 29 to June 15. Other tournaments include boys tennis at the College of Wooster, boys volleyball at Wittenberg, track and field at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium and lacrosse at Historic Crew Stadium. The Repository
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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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Bill Squire Stand-Up Comedy Night
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Canton Comedy Boom — $20 online / $25 at door — Enjoy a night of laughs with Bill Squire and friends featuring hilarious stand-up performances.
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