Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of June.
Good morning, Canton.
The annual Massillon Cruise-In and Music Festival was held on June 6 and featured classic cars, live music, and vendors in downtown.
Thousands of visitors enjoyed the pre-summer event — connecting local history with community spirit.
Kids aged 1 to 18 can get free breakfast + lunch through SUN Meals, a summer program sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Meals are offered at multiple Stark County sites, including CantonEllisdale Homes, with varying schedules from early morning to noon.
Fairless' Bradlee Keehn won the state title in the 800 race at the OHSAA State Track and Field Championships, finishing ahead of strong competitors+ marking an impressive achievement for his school.
Brice Fuller of Fairless won the state title in the 1,600 race at the OHSAA Track and Field Championships while teammate Andrew Hearn came in fifth.
Due to storms, OHSAA postponed most Division II running events (except the 3,200) to 1 p.m. today and resequenced remaining preliminaries as timed finals; field events resumed at 8:30 a.m. in Columbus.
Louisville High School softball beat Madison 3-2 in a 10-inning state semifinal at Firestone Stadium in Akron on June 5.
The win advanced the Leopards to the Division III state championship game (their success was celebrated on the field).
Louisville senior Kylah Meyer won her first state track title by finishing first in the Division II girls 3,200 at the OHSAA Championships on Friday, June 6 in Columbus — she set a record time of 10:28.89 and will try for a second title in the 1,600 later.
Perry's Ahsha DiPietro won a state title in the seated 100 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on Saturday, June 6 (finishing in 22.04 seconds) and was named top seed for the 400 and 800 at the OHSAA Track and Field Championships.
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.
Smoov Father's Day Brunch
12-4 p.m. — The Dawg House on 30th — Cost varies — Celebrate Father's Day with great food, strong drinks, and nonstop R&B vibes.
Plaza Summer Concert Series - Chris Higbee
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy electrifying country music from Chris Higbee and his dynamic band in a lively outdoor concert.
Red Wanting Blue Concert
7-10 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Tickets available starting April 2, 2026 — Enjoy a night of energetic rock from Ohio's own Red Wanting Blue.
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