Good morning, Canton.

On Friday, May 9th, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s ystark! and the Canton Repository announced the 2025 Twenty under 40! program—honoring 20 young professionals committed to making a mark in Stark County.

Their profiles will appear at the Canton Repository starting Monday ahead of an awards celebration on June 11 at the Cultural Center for the Arts in Canton.

Stark County Minority Business Association is hosting a free Lunch and Learn event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce on 222 Market Ave. N — panelists will explain how to bid on contracts, manage bonding, and work with Section 3 while free parking is available and attendees can RSVP for lunch and enter a raffle.

Canton police are searching for 18-year-old Malachi Lee-Shawn Fortner who is wanted on murder and felonious assault charges after officers responded around 8:45 p.m. Thursday to find 21-year-old Stephon Dunn with a gunshot wound in a Clarendon Avenue SW yard, and Dunn later died at Aultman Hospital.

Tateum Richard of Minerva and Noah Berbari of Central Catholic were voted Stark County Athlete of the Week for the week of April 28 to May 4 — Richard earned 53.21 percent of 28,077 votes while Berbari received 45.10 percent.

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.

Cleveland Keys Concert

Electrifying night — Evening — Gervasi Vineyard — Ticketed — Sing along to your favorite hits while sipping fine wine.

Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute Band

7:30 PM - 11:59 PM — Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater — Tickets available via Eventbrite — Experience the sounds of the Eagles at this captivating tribute performance.