Good morning, Canton.

Springfield Township police arrested a 47-year-old Green Uber driver on April 28 after a rider’s 911 text led officers to stop him near Massillon Road and Cates Drive—he faced drug trafficking charges after they found 24 grams of meth, a false-bottom aerosol can, and other paraphernalia while he wore a T-shirt reading Retired Drug Dealer.

The Stark County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to help locate Connor Jay Seeman, age 33, for a welfare check—he was last seen Thursday in the 6100 block of Columbus Road NE in Nimishillen Township wearing a grey shirt, green shorts and brown loafers while driving a silver 2006 Saturn Ion with a Quonset Hut sticker on the rear window.

Pontius Street NE near the Osborne Avenue intersection will close to through traffic starting Monday for five days as county crews replace a culvert+ the detour will use State Route 44, State Route 619 and Marlboro Avenue NE.

Nearly 2 million SharkNinja Foodi pressure cookers were recalled on May 1 after 106 burn injuries were reported, with recalled units sold at major retailers including one in Canton.

Consumers should stop using the pressure cooking function and call SharkNinja (at 888-370-1733) for a free replacement lid if they own one of the recalled models (models include OP300 through OP305).

Stark County High School Athlete of the Week for April 21-27 honored winners Navaeh Drennen from Massillon softball and Luke Ryan from Marlington track, with Drennen receiving 41.98% of 43,018 votes + Ryan earning 45.55% of the total vote.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Rat Pack Concert

Evening event — Gervasi Vineyard — Not specified — Experience timeless classics with fine wine in an elegant atmosphere.

Back in the Day LIVE

8-11 p.m. — Loby's Bar & Grille — Check for entry fee — Enjoy a high-energy night of hits from the 90s to today with Back in the Day.

Bluecoats Concert at Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Pro Football Hall of Fame — Free entry — Experience a lively performance by the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps in a festive atmosphere.

Hero Run 5K Run/Walk

7:00 – 10:30 a.m. — Perry High School — $25-45 — Participate in a looped 3.1 mile run-walk supporting community causes with awards for multiple categories.