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Canton
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Detective Danielle Paciorek was honored on April 14 by Perry township trustees for her Community Police Officer of the Year award; the 10-year veteran, joined by her daughter Madison, was recognized for her leadership in community programs (school career days and the Chief for a Day initiative). The Repository
- ➤ Local residents can enjoy a weekend of events: Record Store Day on April 18 offers discounts and live music at record stores in Canton and elsewhere, while a model car contest runs at Tuslaw Middle School (1723 Manchester Ave NW). Later, shows, art exhibits, plus poetry readings extend into May. The Repository
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Gas announced that its Standard Choice Offer customers will see a drop in natural gas bills by about $1 per MCF starting this month after January’s state auction set lower prices. Customers can review supplier details on their bills + return to the program if they had opted out. WKYC
- ➤ Waynesburg’s Cibo’s Restaurant, a longstanding Italian eatery in a former movie theater at 134 W. Lisbon St. that has served the community since 1971, is listed for sale at $349,000. The sale includes property, inventory, recipes and licenses, and owner Jim Fragasse said he is ready to slow down. The Repository
- ➤ 7-Eleven will close 645 North American stores during its 2026 fiscal year due to softer consumer spending and inflation and will open 205 new venues; it is not yet clear which of its 517 Ohio stores will shut down (some may keep gas station operations). The Repository
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Free First Friday Comedy Night
8-9:30 p.m. — Canton Comedy Boom — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with diverse comedic talent from Northeast Ohio and beyond.
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Pressed Flower Frame Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard — Food and beverages available for purchase — Create a hinged floral frame using beautiful flowers in a crafty evening at the winery.
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2026 Mom-Mosa Trail
11 AM – 3 PM — Centennial Plaza — Cost of entry includes drink tickets — Celebrate Mother’s Day with mimosas, brunch bites, and local shopping on a self-guided trail.
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North Canton Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale
1-5 p.m. — Price Park — Free entry — Browse a variety of perennial plants perfect for enhancing your home garden.
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