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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WKYC
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Repository
- ➤ 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. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Repository
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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