Good morning, Canton.

Stark Community Support Network will host 'Transformation Is a Journey,' an open house at 1221 Harrisburg Road NE in Canton on July 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Guests will tour the facility, enjoy family activities + receive free backpacks and school supplies for 200 children while honoring community contributors.

Stark Parks donated architectural pieces from the nearly 100-year-old Molly Stark Hospital — demolished last year due to safety concerns — to the McKinley Museum and Louisville-Nimishillen Historical Society, and the items will be conserved for a future exhibit.

MAPS Air Museum will host World War II Weekend on July 11 and 12 with reenactments, military encampments, and family activities (including a 1940s Hangar Dance on July 11 and a pancake breakfast fundraiser on July 12).

Visitors can also explore the museum’s aviation collection.

Ohio is urging residents to visit unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov to claim their part of $4.8 billion in unclaimed funds before the state reassigns money to sports projects (campaign led by Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel).

Residents have until 2036 to make a claim.

North Canton Hoover Vikings, after finishing (9-3 last season), will start their football schedule on Aug.

21 in Division II, Region 7; regular games begin at 7 p.m. and state playoffs start Oct. 30 in Canton.

Jackson's Polar Bears will kick off the 2026 high school football season on Aug.

21 with games starting at 7 p.m. The team competes in Division I, Region 1, with playoffs beginning Oct. 30 and state championships set for Dec. 3–5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.

Lake’s Blue Streaks will open their football season on Aug.

21 in Division II Region 7; playoffs begin Oct. 30 plus the state championship is set at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton from Dec. 3 to 5.

Malone University hired Jake Shoup as the new head coach for the women’s basketball team yesterday.

The 2020 Malone alum (who led Norwayne High School to two state tournament appearances) replaces Selana Ickes, who moved to Eastern Michigan.

Fairless Local Schools named Craig Whitaker as its new varsity baseball coach after longtime coach Josh Witting stepped down last month.

Whitaker, who brings over 20 years of experience including five years at Perry, looks forward to building team culture & strong player relationships.

GlenOak High School's Golden Eagles (2-8 last year) will open their 2026 football season on Aug.

21 in Dover; all games kickoff at 7 p.m. The team (in Division I, Region 1) will begin state playoffs Oct. 30 at Tom Benson Hall in Canton.

USA TODAY will host the first-ever Great American Tailgate at Sugardale Fan Fest in Canton from Aug.

5 to 9. Fans can purchase official gear (including t-shirts and hats) ahead of Pro Football Hall of Fame week.

The Canton McKinley Bulldogs will open their 2026 season on Aug.

21 vs. Warren Harding with games starting at 7 p.m. The team, coming off a 9-3 record, is in Division I (Region 1) for playoffs and will contest state championships Dec. 3-5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

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.

Portage Lakes Fireworks

9-11 p.m. — Portage Lakes State Park — Free entry — Celebrate with spectacular fireworks and enjoy a festive boat parade earlier in the day.

Canton R&B Musicfest

7 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — BOGO Special on tickets — Enjoy the unforgettable sounds of Brownstone and Sunshine Anderson in a vibrant summer concert.

Funky Music Night with Zapp

7-11 p.m. — Lock 3 Park — Free entry — Experience high-energy grooves that will get you dancing all night long.

Forever Seger - The Silver Bullet Experience

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Plain Township Amphitheater — $10.00 - $165.00 — Experience the dynamic tribute to Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band with authentic performances.

The Fantasy Football Expo

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — $70 - $290 — Experience Fantasy Football's greatest weekend with experts, parties, and panels in Canton, Ohio.

Fantasy Football Expo

10 a.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — $20 — Step into the Fantasy Football Expo, explore vendor booths, and connect with creators in a vibrant tradeshow setting.

Play Football First Play

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Pro Football Hall of Fame — Reservations Required — Celebrate the start of the NFL season with a unique football relay from downtown Canton to the Hall of Fame.

Kids’ Pokémon Club

6:00 – 6:45 p.m. — Canal Fulton Public Library — Free entry — A lively meet-up for young Pokémon Trainers to trade cards and learn the game.

Hall of Famer Walk

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Pro Football Hall of Fame — Free entry — Celebrate sports history with a community walk featuring Hall of Famers.