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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Stark County Sheriff's Office is asking for help to find two missing Plain Township juveniles, Tashya, 15 in a black-and-white hoodie and Tajane, 16 in a blue tie-dyed shirt, who left a residence on the 3800 block of Ennis Circle NE on foot around 5:30 p.m. June 10 and have not returned—officials urge anyone with information to call 330-430-3800. The Repository
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country Fest will see Dierks Bentley — who first headlined the event in 2010 — return as headliner tomorrow at Clay's Resort Jellystone Park in Lawrence Township; he will launch his new album and join acts like Zach Top, Bailey Zimmerman and Hardy during the festival that runs from June 11 to 14. The Repository
- ➤ Stark County native Karissa Ella, a Hoover High grad who once admired Country Fest as a fan, will perform at Country Fest on June 13 at Clay's Resort Jellystone Park in Lawrence Township—she will also sing in Massillon on July 11 as she follows her music career dreams. The Repository
- ➤ Country Fest cofounder Aaron Green spoke with the Canton Repository about his favorite concert and the artist he dreams of booking while outlining plans for the festival running from June 11 to 14 at Clay's Resort Jellystone Park. He recalled a dropped beer keg at the first event in 2010 and offered simple tips on avoiding heavy traffic and long work days—his careful planning makes the festival run smoothly. The Repository
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 1 million dozen eggs are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella and were sold under multiple brands at Ohio Walmart stores. The FDA advised customers to return the eggs for a full refund & is working with the firm to see if they were distributed elsewhere. FOX 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Ohio High School Athletic Association track championships in Columbus last weekend, Hathaway Brown won the Division II girls title and Huron tied for the Division III boys crown while Garrettsville Garfield’s Conner Hunt swept the 100, 400, and 800-meter dashes (for the third year in a row). Twenty-three Northeast Ohio schools won state titles in 30 events. WKYC
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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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Olde Canal Days Festival
5-11 p.m. & 11 a.m.-11 p.m. — Olde Canal Days Festival — Free entry — Celebrate Canal Fulton's rich heritage with crafts, food, entertainment, and a parade over three exciting days.
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HAPPY 100th Anniversary Celebration of 1480 WHBC
4-8 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate a century of broadcasting with community fun and festivities.
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Step Into Autism Fundraiser
10 AM – 12 PM — William McKinley Memorial — Donations appreciated — Participate in a major fundraising event supporting autism programs in Northeast Ohio.
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Fourth of July Spectacular!
Independence Activities — Jul 3-7 — Canton / East Sparta KOA Holiday — Family fun with fireworks, an ice cream social, and a nighttime treasure hunt.
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Akron RubberDucks vs Flying Squirrels
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Canal Park — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling baseball showdown between the Akron RubberDucks and the Flying Squirrels.
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Foundation Elite Volleyball Camp
9 AM - 12 PM — Bull Dog Virtual Academy @ Timken — Cost not listed — Focused camp for beginners and intermediates to develop volleyball skills in a supportive environment.
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