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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Walsh U athlete Kavan Markwood fell 21 feet at PNC Park on April 30, injuring his brain, spine, ribs, and lungs, and he is now out of intensive care at Allegheny General Hospital and preparing for rehabilitation (his GoFundMe campaign has raised over $53,000 to help with his medical bills). The Repository
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday night, Deborah J. Helm (61) was appointed to the West Branch Local Board of Education to fill the vacancy left by Aaron Hawk, who resigned on April 16 for family reasons. Helm brings 30 years of experience from Crandall Medical Center and is a local graduate with all her children having attended West Branch High School, and she was chosen among eight applicants. The Repository
- ➤ Denise Seachrist will retire on June 30 after a 37-year career leading the Stark and Salem campuses at Kent State. Interim dean James Hannon will take over as Seachrist steps down to focus on family and continue her support for education with new scholarships and a music festival honoring her late husband. The Repository
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Long-term care ombudsmen at Direction Home Akron/Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities help older adults in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, group homes, and in-home care plan for needs and resolve issues of safety and respect. They resolved over 1,800 complaints last year in Stark, Summit, Portage and Wayne counties — a free service that protects residents — ensuring quality care during Older Americans Month. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Thomas (a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer) will serve as the guest speaker at the 2024-25 Greater Akron-Canton High School Sports Awards event scheduled for Tuesday, June 17 at the John S. Knight Center in Akron. The Repository
- ➤ The North Canton Hoover boys lacrosse team celebrated a win over rival Jackson + the teams have met annually since they were founded in 2003. The Repository
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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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The Rat Pack Concert
Evening event — Gervasi Vineyard — Not specified — Experience timeless classics with fine wine in an elegant atmosphere.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cleveland Keys Concert
Electrifying night — Evening — Gervasi Vineyard — Ticketed — Sing along to your favorite hits while sipping fine wine.
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