Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Schalmo Family YMCA in Canal Fulton is hosting coding and robotics workshops for kids from kindergarten to sixth grade every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon until Aug. 12; non-members pay $5 while members join for free + the program uses Ozobot Evo and Ozobot Crawler kits to teach coding and teamwork. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Massillon’s Joel Vogt was named Ohio Girls Swimming and Diving Official of the Year at the OHSAA Officials' Awards Banquet on June 21—he was honored for 50 years of service as a high school swim official. The Repository
- ➤ Marlington High School earned four players of the year honors at the All-Eastern Buckeye Conference spring sports awards as Dylan Heatherington, Chelsea Miller, Cameron Evanich and Allie Gill led the school’s near sweep—showing a strong performance across the conference. The Repository
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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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Elton John Tribute by Elton Rohn
7:30-9 p.m. — Plain Township Amphitheater — $10.00 - $165.00 — Experience an electrifying tribute to Elton John with live performances of all the hits.
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Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival
5-9:30 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Savor delicious BBQ while enjoying great blues music in a vibrant downtown setting.
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Canton Summer Sizzle Craft & Vendor Market
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. & 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Belden Village Mall — Free entry — Celebrate summer with local vendors showcasing unique creations and seasonal goodies.
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Canal Fulton Community Band Concert
7-9 p.m. — Duncan Plaza Amphitheater — Free entry — Experience a delightful evening of music from talented local musicians in the Canal Fulton Community Concert Band.
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DJ's Rock N Roll Big Band
7-9 p.m. — Duncan Plaza Amphitheater — Free entry — Relive the nostalgia with classic hits from the 50s & 60s that will have you dancing and singing all night long.
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Dog Adoption & Wellness Fair
10 a.m-2 p.m. — Witwer Park — Free entry — Discover adorable adoptable pets and enjoy wellness resources from local rescues.
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Summer Serenades: Brass Quintet Concert
6:30 PM – 11:59 PM — Exploration Gateway — Free entry — Enjoy the beautiful sounds of nature and music in this family-friendly concert series.
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