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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two charitable funds at Stark Community Foundation awarded over $30K in grants to local nonprofits, plus the awards will support projects that improve health services, youth dance programs, shelter security and food distribution in Massillon. Recipients include Access Health for a community health worker and Canton Ballet for a 16-week free dance class program for local youth. The Repository
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country singer Dwight Yoakam will headline a concert at the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Sept. 25 — presale tickets are available today at 10 a.m. and general tickets on May 23 at the box office at 1101 Market Ave. N in downtown Canton. The Repository
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Canton City Schools Board renamed the indoor baseball training facility at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium to the John (JR) Rinaldi Training Center on May 12 to honor a longtime board member who helped bring Bulldogs baseball to the stadium. The more than $5 million upgrades turned the stadium into a hub for community events and school activities. The Repository
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Day will fall on Monday, May 26th and cause banks, postal services except Priority Mail, stock markets, FedEx + UPS to be closed and garbage pickup in Canton to be delayed while grocery stores remain open and stormy weather may disrupt plans as many workers take the day off to honor fallen soldiers. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Stark County high school sports reported results from May 19-24; in softball, Hoover shut out Magnificat, in baseball North Royalton edged Hoover and Lake beat Cloverleaf, and Malvern secured two track district titles. Key players including Ella Letosky and Parker Bowe led the efforts (with notable strikeouts and personal best throws) and teams showed competitive play (with close scores and standout hits). The Repository
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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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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.
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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.
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2025 Ohio Hickory Open
1:30 p.m. — Glenmoor Country Club — $65 entry — Play an 18-hole medal event on a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course with divisions for all skill levels.
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Canton Greek Fest
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. — Canton Greek Fest — Check website for details — Celebrate Greek culture with food, dance, and entertainment at this vibrant festival.
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