Good morning, Canton.

Civic leaders and Heritage Ohio’s Main Street program evaluated downtown North Canton on May 5 with a public meeting at Dogwood Park to discuss adding restaurants, shops and more events (neighbors hope this sparks business and community growth).

Several southeast Canton streets will be closed from 8 to 11 a.m. on May 30 for the Habitat for Humanity Southeast Stride 5K Walk and Run (including 13th, 14th, Willet, and Housel Avenues).

Massillon's Summer Concert Series begins on June 11 at Duncan Plaza with DJ's Rock n' Roll Band & runs free until Aug.

13; the lineup includes local favorite LaFlavour on July 3 during Independence Day and performances span 1950s hits to classic rock.

Early returns show Plain Local’s bond issue for three new elementary schools is trailing as voters decide on school funding measures in multiple districts.

Canton Local’s 10.8-mill levy renewal favors continuation (196 yes to 136 no) while Louisville’s 4-mill levy nears approval, with results reported May 5 after polls closed.

No one took the $20 million top prize in the Monday, May 4 Powerball drawing, and the jackpot is now estimated at $30 million with a cash value of $13.5 million for today's drawing at 10:59 p.m. (Tickets cost $2 with an extra $1 for the Power Play).

The Canton-Massillon housing market was ranked third best in the country on May 1 per the latest WSJ/Realtor.com report (citing a 4.4% unemployment rate and $239,900 median home price), with Akron ranked sixth (based on similar figures).

Voting is live for Stark County High School Athlete of the Week covering April 27-May 3, with one girl and one boy chosen from nominees at schools including Alliance and Central.

Votes close 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7, and winners will be announced Friday morning on CantonRep.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Matilda Pablo Live at 410 Lounge

7:30-10 p.m. — 410 Lounge — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of live music as Matilda Pablo performs at the 410 Lounge in Canton, Ohio.

Comedian Ryan O'Flanagan Live

8-10 p.m. — The Auricle - Venue & Bar — $3 surcharge for under 21 — Enjoy a night of laughs with Ryan O'Flanagan, a celebrated comedian and actor.

Centennial Plaza Movie Series

7-9 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly outdoor movies every Wednesday evening this summer in downtown Canton.