Good morning, Canton.

Colin Riley, learning and development manager at Stark Library and active community volunteer, was recognized as one of this year’s Twenty under 40! honorees on June 11.

The awards celebration will be held at the Cultural Center for the Arts on June 25 (profiles of honorees are featured on weekdays).

The Stark Pride Festival celebrates its fifth year with a full-day program featuring local celebrity Onya Nurve, who will perform with longtime friend Kardi Redd Diamond, alongside food vendors, guest speakers + children’s activities, on June 13 at Centennial Plaza downtown.

Local summer events bring community spirit with Stark Pride Festival (tomorrow) at Centennial Plaza, Minerva’s homecoming at Municipal Park until June 13, Canton Symphony’s Songs in the Sky on June 15, a Ramona and Beezus screening on June 18, and U2 and R.E.M tribute concerts in Massillon today.

Jackson High School graduate Manav Rawal co-founded One Court (a nonprofit aiding those with autism) while earning a 6.0 GPA and juggling many activities.

He will study business at Michigan and work to expand his group both locally and internationally.

NAMI Stark County is offering its free 8-session Family-to-Family mental health course beginning June 16 at the Stark County Education Center (Jackson Township) and again from Oct.

27 at Make-A-Way (Massillon); stipends are provided upon course completion.

Plain Local School Board will ask voters on the November ballot to approve a $116.8 million bond issue to build three new elementary schools (homeowners pay about $122.50 yearly per $100k), risking $120 million in state funds if not passed.

Judges selected the top 25 high school seniors in the Akron — Canton region for Star Student recognition on June 11.

The list features nominees from schools ranging from Alliance High School to Walsh Jesuit High School.

A section of Middlebranch Avenue NE in Plain Township will close to traffic east of Middlebranch Avenue/Martindale Road Monday, June 15 for five days due to culvert replacement by Stark County Engineering Department.

Drivers must follow a detour via Middlebranch Avenue, state Route 62 + Harmont Avenue/55th Street.

Canton officials have begun the annual mosquito mitigation program to reduce mosquito populations for community health.

The effort aims to protect residents during the upcoming peak season.

High school baseball state tournament play continues today in Canton where North Canton Hoover (25-4) faces Walsh Jesuit (15-12) in the Division II semifinal at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium at 7 p.m.; earlier rounds took place in Akron and the event runs through Sunday.

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.

Canton's Enchanted Princess Ball

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa — $65 per ticket — Experience the magic with beloved princesses, delightful meals, and enchanting entertainment.

African American Arts & Cultural Festival

10 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Visit Canton Downtown Visitor Center — Free entry — Experience two unforgettable days of culture, music, food, and community.