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Canton
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office identified 13-year-old North Canton boy Matthew Schultz who died on May 26 during the Green Memorial Day parade when he fell off a trailer pulled by a pickup truck at about 11:23 a.m. and was hit by its wheels—he was taken to Akron Children's Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 12:04 p.m. The Repository
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than a dozen Ohio youngsters, including Canton’s Blaze Blacketer, are set to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor. The semifinals air today on ION from 8 to 10 p.m. and the finals will be broadcast tomorrow from 8 to 10 p.m. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Stark County high school track and field athletes set season-best times and distances in events from shot put to relays, and the top personal bests were compiled by The Canton Repository (using MileSplit Ohio data). 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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