Good morning, Canton.

Canton police hosted a seven-week Citizens Academy that gave residents a behind-the-scenes look at police work; the course ended with a graduation ceremony on June 17 at Harmont Park.

Adrian Allison, the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s chief relationship officer, represents Canton by strengthening ties with enshrinees and boosting its partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame.

His background as Canton City Schools’ first African-American superintendent prepared him to nurture legacy and build local connections.

In 2025, Long John Silver's in Ohio closed four restaurants and opened four new locations including one in Canton (2633 Maret St.), and the chain now operates 51 locations statewide alongside 44 in Kentucky.

Chief marketing officer Laura Ellis said the changes were part of its planned portfolio optimization.

Vendors can apply for ArtFestALLIANCE, the 62nd annual event hosted by the University of Mount Union on Oct.

10 around Campus Lakes for live music and sales. Early fees are $50 until Aug. 15 with fee waivers for junior and collegiate vendors + a boost for creative local commerce.

Pro Football Hall of Fame President Jim Porter detailed this week’s enshrinement Festival plans.

Canton residents will see the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6, an emotional enshrinement ceremony on Aug. 8, and the Unscripted & Tailgate event on Aug. 9 along with a Lainey Wilson concert.

Stark County-area readers can get 15% off a yearly NFHS Network subscription to stream high school sports until Sept.

7. Register on the NFHS website and use promo code USAT15 to enjoy live + on-demand games for one year.

Former Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug.

8 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (Canton) after a 17-year career with 1,432 receptions; he helped load food donations for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank on April 17.

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.