Good morning, Canton.

Local events include Trailhead Foundation asking for trail photos by Aug.

14 with winners showcased in downtown Akron, free concerts at St. Helena Heritage Park on July 31 + Aug. 7, and a Hoover Park Festival celebrating local history on Aug. 2.

On July 26, 2026, the BBB warned consumers about sweepstakes scams involving counterfeit checks and requests for fees after a local resident received a Publishers Clearing House lottery notification (which included a fake $7,500 check).

Consumers are urged to verify prize offers independently before sending any money.

GlenOak High School’s Speech and Debate Team finished 12th nationally on July 26 at a Richmond tournament and earned its first Speech School of Excellence Award (a top 20 national honor for speech programs).

Canton’s Simply Youth program employs 85 teens for public service jobs including fire hydrant painting, litter patrol, and landscaping to build essential work skills.

However, a $50,000 funding gap may force the program to end early this summer.

Canton stargazers will witness a partial solar eclipse on Aug.

12 from 1:11 p.m. to 2:12 p.m. and a nearly total lunar eclipse on Aug. 27 to 28; free planetarium shows at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum will offer insights into August's dazzling night sky.

The Alliance podiatry group, now renamed The Lower Extremity Specialty Alliance, closed its Salem office and will begin seeing patients at its new North Canton location (6525 Market Ave. N, Suite 100) on Aug.

31. The change comes as the practice expands its vascular services.

Aultman Hospital and Mercy Hospital reported several births during the week of July 5-11.

Many Canton families welcomed new arrivals — including twin boys on July 8 — at local facilities.

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.

SidestreetMKTS Hall of Fame Night Market 2026

4-9 p.m. — Oakwood Square — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of open-air shopping with local food, music, and community spirit.

Lainey Wilson Concert for Legends

7:30-9 p.m. — Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium — $50.00 - $400.00 — Don't miss Grammy-winner Lainey Wilson headline this legendary concert event.

Overboard: The Love Boat Band Concert

7-9:15 p.m. — Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater — Free entry — Dance to the best AM Gold hits of the 70's-80's with the Love Boat Band.