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Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Canton held a Memorial Day parade yesterday to honor fallen soldiers and veterans — the event joined parades in Stark County that celebrated patriotism with flags and remembrance. The Repository
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kamayah Gisentaner, a 16-year-old, has been missing from Canton since May 15th and anyone with information is asked to call 330-649-5800. FOX 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Massillon Museum will team up with Expanding Circles Collective LLC for an open mic poetry event on May 31 at 2:30 p.m.-attendees can read poetry and join a brief writing workshop in the Fred F. Silk Community Room Gallery. The free event welcomes all ages at 121 Lincoln Way East in downtown Massillon. The Repository
- ➤ A local mystery emerged when a letter with a Canton postmark may be from Dorothy—the war widow featured in 'Summer of '42—prompting author Herman Raucher to suggest she once lived in our area. He said her genuine letter stood apart from many fakes and left questions about her true identity. The Repository
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alliance Middle School has launched a new Garden Club where students learn science by planting and caring for produce under the guidance of science teacher Nathan Morrison — the club receives support from the Stark County Health Department and a donation from the Grove family — and it may later supply produce for the high school's culinary arts program. The Repository
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Memorial Day, many local stores such as Aldi, Walmart, Target and Kroger operated normal or limited hours while trash pickup in Canton was delayed and banks and the post office were closed for the holiday. The stock market did not open and carriers like FedEx and UPS halted regular service — the next federal holidays are Juneteenth on June 19 and Independence Day on July 4. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior Dylan Wiles of GlenOak was named county player of the year on the All-Stark County boys tennis team after he won the doubles championship with teammate Jack Slay on May 24 and both are No. 1 seeds in the state tournament in Wooster. The roster also includes players such as Lake’s Carson Craig, McKinley’s Elijah Corrin, Jackson’s Larson Sutula, and Jackson’s Kahan Patel — selections made by a panel of coaches — who impressed in spring matches. The Repository
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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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Bruce in the USA Tribute Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Plain Township Amphitheater — $10.00 - $165.00 — Experience a high-energy tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band with a powerhouse New Jersey band.
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Gervasi Spirits Craft Cocktail Class
90-minute session — The Villa Grande — Includes all tools and ingredients — Craft two signature drinks while mastering bar basics.
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