Good morning, Canton.

Mourners gathered at Witwer Park on May 30 to honor 13-year-old Matthew Schultz, a North Canton Middle School student who died after falling from a trailer during the Green Memorial Day parade, with students wearing blue (his favorite color) and carrying glow sticks.

A Canton woman won $150,000 on the $5 scratch-off game $150,000 Blast after buying her ticket at GetGo #3364 (104 Raff Road) on May 30; after 28% in tax withholdings, she received a lump sum of $108,000.

The Switzerland of Ohio school board met at Swiss Hills Career Center on May 29 and voted unanimously to suspend grades 9-12 at Beallsville High School due to declining enrollment.

Students in grades 7-8 will remain at the school while those in grades 9-12 will be reassigned based on location — east to River High School and west to Monroe Central, with open enrollment available for families choosing other schools.

ODOT is planning a $9.6 million project to resurface roads, repair 21 bridges, and install new signals in Stark County, including areas in Canton, with work set for spring through fall 2026 — public comments are accepted until June 29.

Drivers should expect some short-term lane and ramp closures in Canton Township during the project — construction updates will be posted at each location.

Jackson Township will close the western section of the roundabout at Strausser Street NW and Lake O’Springs Avenue NW — scheduled for a slope repair — starting June 2 for three days, and motorists should use Lake O’Springs Avenue to Portage Street NW or state Route 241.

Athletes from GlenOak and Louisville high schools were named Stark County Athlete of the Week for May 19-25—Louisville’s Leah Claugus earned 50.21% and GlenOak’s tennis doubles team of Dylan Wiles and Jack Slay received 48.56% of the 21,376 votes cast.

Claugus helped her team win a district title while the doubles team advanced in the state tournament after winning recent district championships.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gervasi Spirits Craft Cocktail Class

90-minute session — The Villa Grande — Includes all tools and ingredients — Craft two signature drinks while mastering bar basics.

Canton Township Community Day

4-11 p.m. — Canton Township Community Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of food trucks, live music, and fireworks in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series 5km

8 AM – 11 PM — Pro Football Hall of Fame — Registration fee required — Celebrate fitness and football at the Year TWO of the exciting 5k race series.

Songs in the Sky with Canton Symphony Orchestra

6-9 p.m. — Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium — $90.00 - $150.00 — Experience a night of live music, food, and charity events against the Canton skyline.