Good morning, Canton.

More than 300 U.S. flags will be set up at Perry High School at 3737 13th St. SW starting 9 a.m. May 23, and the annual Operation: Flags of Freedom service will be held at 9 a.m. May 24 with guest speaker former Army Major Dan Guerdan—if weather is uncooperative, the service will move indoors to the school theater.

Canton resident Malachi L.

Fortner, 18, was booked in Stark County Jail on charges of murder and felonious assault — he is accused of fatally shooting 21-year-old Stephon Dunn on Clarendon Avenue at 8:45 p.m. Friday, with Dunn dying shortly after hospital transport.

At the Fairless Twilight Invitational, Fairless' Brice Fuller won the boys' 3,200 race while Marlington's Luke Ryan finished second—showing a strong performance among local runners.

Mount Union's softball team beat Baldwin-Wallace 8-2 on Saturday + won the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament.

The Purple Raiders will learn their next matchup on Monday at 11 a.m., with key plays from pitcher Kendyll Cahill + hitter Kaitlyn Culver.

Registration is open for the Stark County Italian-American Festival bocce tournament—scheduled for July 11-13 at Kent State University at Stark campus courts and featuring divisions for four-man teams, four-women teams and individual male or female challenges.

Entry fees will go toward prize money.

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.

Great Eight Race Series - Air Force Raider Run

8 AM - 11 AM — Southgate Park — All ages welcome — Challenge yourself in a 3k obstacle race and honor veterans with a special walk.