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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Allegiant Air launched nonstop flights from Akron-Canton Airport to Jacksonville and Destin Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with introductory one-way fares of $40 for Jacksonville flights that began May 23 + $77 for Destin flights starting today. Tickets must be bought by May 25 for Jacksonville + by May 26 for Destin, and each route will run up to twice weekly. WKYC
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LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News World Report ranked Mentor as the best place to live in Ohio for 2025—26, noting its low cost of living, affordable housing and steady job market. The ranking placed Columbus third, Akron tenth, Cincinnati twelfth, Canton fifteenth and Cleveland sixteenth. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jocelyn Powell of St. Thomas Aquinas and Kenyon Oakes of Jackson were named Stark County Athlete of the Week for May 12-18 (Powell received 46.81% and Oakes 49.39% of 68,314 votes). Powell pitched a complete game with 12 strikeouts in an 11-0 win while Oakes hit a grand slam in a key victory. The Repository
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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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June Downtown Canton First Friday
5-11:59 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of arts, shopping, and dining with lively entertainment in the heart of Downtown Canton.
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Bar B*Q Mini Market at Bourbon Fest
5-9 p.m. — MAPS Air Museum — Sold out tickets required — Sample the region's finest brews and BBQ at this festive mini market event.
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2025 Summer Movie Series
6:15-9 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy beloved family-friendly movies in the heart of downtown Canton all summer long.
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