Good morning, Canton.

A portion of Second Street NE in Canton will close from Orchard Avenue to Spring Avenue from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 5 for Refuge of Hope Ministries' 25th anniversary community celebration.

Evahanna Cruz (25), a coordinator at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, was named one of Stark County’s Twenty Under 40 honorees on June 1; she supports local nonprofits and will have her awards celebration June 25 at the Cultural Center for the Arts.

A study by the Roosevelt Institute found that long-term care costs have drained middle-class savings in Ohio as seniors relied on Medicaid while future care expenses continue to strain family finances + the report warned of a growing care crisis for many households in the state.

James Hannon has been named dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State’s Stark and Salem campuses — his appointment follows his interim role since last summer and replaces retired Denise Seachrist.

He previously led the College of Education, Health and Human Services and brought expertise from West Virginia University and the University of Utah.

Yesterday, Kent State University at Stark hosted its third annual Ethical Citizenship Conference for local educators.

The event focused on classical Greek ideals in modern classrooms and connected teachers with local nonprofits—honoring former planner Stephen Joseph Ondrejas through Lykeion Fund support.

Canton City Council approved an expansion of the downtown outdoor-drinking district today, extending the designated zone near Second Street NE and Cherry Ave to nearly 73 acres.

The move will promote local economic development.

Sugar Creek Water Treatment plant in Canton underwent a $43M renovation that upgraded its filtration system and added new improvements, which officials say will boost water quality and efficiency for local residents.

The Browns are negotiating a trade that would send defensive standout Myles Garrett to the Rams for defensive end Jared Verse—officials expect full details to be finalized soon.

The move connects Cleveland with Canton as the deal unfolds.

Centennial Plaza Movie Series

7-9 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly outdoor movies every Wednesday evening this summer in downtown Canton.

Speed Puzzling Challenge

2-4 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Free entry — Race against the clock and friends in a fun-filled puzzle challenge.

Smoov's Usher vs Chris Brown Brunch

12-4 p.m. — The Dawg House on 30th — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a vibrant brunch with classic R&B hits and a chance to win concert tickets.

Kids Doing Comedy

7-8:30 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Experience an entertaining evening of improv and sketches performed by talented kids.

Fastball Frenzy Community Teams

Friday to Sunday — Akron-Canton Airport — Entry fee: $350–$500 — Compete with Ohio's youth baseball teams in this exciting showcase weekend.

CrossRoads Summer Market

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Oakwood Square — Free entry — Enjoy summer vibes with open-air shopping, local vendors, and tasty food trucks.

Summer Second Sole Ladies Night 2026

5-7 p.m. — Second Sole — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of fitness, fun, and community with local women-owned businesses.

Goodwill Community Resource Fair

11:30 AM – 3:00 PM — The Goodwill Ken Weber Community Campus — Free entry — Discover valuable resources from local nonprofits and enjoy free snacks and activities for children.

Matilda Pablo Live at 410 Lounge

7:30-10 p.m. — 410 Lounge — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of live music with Matilda Pablo in a relaxed lounge atmosphere.

9 Ball Graduation Tournament

10 a.m. — Fiddlestix Billiard Cafe Inc — $50 entry — Compete in a thrilling 9 Ball tournament with a chance to take down the graduate.