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Canton
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Perry Township's fiscal officer Craig Chessler criticized trustees for approving 6% pay raises for road workers and expensive health savings account cards—saying the spending hurts taxpayers and street repaving efforts. Trustees, who omitted his report from the township newsletter, defended the measures and will seek a 2.9-mill road levy on May 6 after two previous attempts failed. The Repository
- ➤ Travelers must show a REAL ID or TSA-approved ID at airport checkpoints by May 7, so Ohio residents should visit a BMV location with documents proving their legal name, birth date, Social Security number, and Ohio residency. The new card will be mailed within 10 business days and unaccompanied minors flying commercially need a compliant card while those flying with a parent are exempt. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Stark County high schools released their season best track and field results for boys and girls, featuring events such as shot put, discus, high jump, and relay races. The records, reported through Saturday (from The Canton Repository and MileSplit Ohio), include electronically timed times and carefully measured distances that highlight top local performances. The Repository
- ➤ Voters selected one girl and one boy for Stark County Athlete of the Week from nominees at GlenOak, Hoover, Jackson, Lake, Marlington, Massillon, McKinley, Northwest and Sandy Valley for the week of April 14th to 20th. Votes closed at 5 p.m. Thursday—winners were announced Friday morning on CantonRep.com. The Repository
- ➤ On Monday, Stark County high school baseball saw strong pitching as Lake Center Christian’s Brayden Myers struck out 10 in a four-hit shutout over Rootstown and Caleb Shelly went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBIs, while softball games included Louisville edging Green with Addie Campbell’s homer driving in three runs. Additional matchups saw Massillon win 7-0 with Nevaeh Drennen’s one-hit shutout and Lake Center Christian win 26-1 with key contributions from Madison Zook and Cammi Stoltzfus — these results mark a busy start to the week for local teams. The Repository
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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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Monthly Music Therapy Session
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Sensory Escape — $15.00 per child — Engage in a delightful blend of music therapy and open play for sensory enrichment.
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Moms & Momosas - April Mooeadow
11 a.m. — Painting with a Twist — Registration includes Momosa, fresh fruit and pastries — A creative class for moms to enjoy art and refreshments together.
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Open Mother's Day Celebration at The Twisted Olive
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — The Twisted Olive — Reservations recommended — Celebrate Mother's Day with delicious food and a warm atmosphere.
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North Canton Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale
9 a.m.-2 p.m. — 520 Heatherwood St. SW — Support a local club — Find unique perennial plants nurtured by community gardeners for your own garden this season.
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Fishing Derby 2025
Morning — Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park — Free entry — Cast your line for a fun-filled day of fishing and prizes for the kids.
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Weekly 12 Step Group Meeting
6:30-7:30 p.m. — St. Stephens Martyr — Closed meeting — Find support and discuss recovery topics in a welcoming and accessible environment.
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