Daily
Canton
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill announced plans for a new $35M Opportunity Center (with a grocery store and nonprofit services) at the former St. Vincent Charity Medical Center site in Cleveland's Central neighborhood. The group will also launch a $5M capital campaign to upgrade its Canton campus, with groundbreaking set for next year and the center opening in 2028. WKYC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warns local shoppers against tap-to-pay scams and advises using RFID-blocking wallets and verifying transaction details before completing payments at public spots (scammers may charge small amounts without notice). The Repository
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local entertainer Scott Paris, who has written and performed over 200 songs since age 12, described his perfect gig in a recent feature. He published a book about his musical journey and continues to perform with his cherished guitar, Harry V & fuels Canton’s vibrant music scene. The Repository
- ➤ Mount Union Alliance Chorale will perform its spring concert on April 26 at 3 p.m. at Brush Performance Hall in the Giese Center on the University campus — tickets cost $10 with free admission for students. The Repository
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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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Learn Mahjong Workshop
12-3 p.m. — Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard — Food and wine available for purchase — Master the art of Mahjong with expert guidance from Mary Murphy.
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Junie B. Jones JR Musical
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Stage Door Studios — $10.00 — Step into the cheerful world of Junie B. Jones and her first-grade adventures with friends.
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