Good morning, Canton.

Almost Heaven Ice Cream started construction on a new 10,000 sqft facility and 1,600 sqft retail shop at 1936 Williamsburg Way in Louisville.

The expansion will open in summer or fall 2027 and will support the company’s small-batch homemade ice cream production.

Ohio is getting two new Nordstrom Rack stores (Canton on Aug.

20 and Akron on Oct. 29) this year with grand openings featuring free gifts, coffee, and a $1,000 gift card drawing.

On July 29, the Ohio Arts Council approved grants totaling $490,495 to support arts programming for 19 Stark County organizations (including several in Canton and North Canton), marking the first funding round for state fiscal year 2027.

The Canton area will host several events this weekend and summer, from North Canton Playhouse's 'Newsies' starting today and Stark County's steam show to a downtown parade on Aug.

1 and Fan Fest with Pat McAfee, with Hunter Hayes performing in Holmes County on Sept. 5.

Governor Mike DeWine asked the Bureau of Workers' Compensation board to approve a $1 billion dividend payout for employers.

If approved in August, it will bring total dividends to $10.2 billion — exceeding premiums since 2019, thanks to strong financial management.

Workers from Keller Rigging in Canton began tearing down the nearly 52,000 sqft SportDome on Portage Street NW in Jackson Township on July 29 after storm damage left the building unsafe.

The property is listed at $2.25 million and is owned by Gyom Realty and Rumaani Holdings (from Carson City).

Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. set a rookie record with 72 receptions in 2025 and returned to practice after offseason surgery to mend a groin injury.

Coach Todd Monken said Fannin — now on track in training camp — is focused on staying healthy and performing well this season.

Judy Vollono, a retired school employee from Canton who has attended every Hall of Fame Game since 1969, will join her daughter and grandson on Aug.

6 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium to watch the Cardinals and Panthers and celebrate Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame enshrinement.

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.