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Local nonprofits and business leaders will sponsor three new floats for the Enshrinement Festival Grand Parade on Aug.

8 downtown — themed Christmas in August — to boost nonprofit profiles and encourage greater local support.

Metallus reported increased net sales of $341 million and income of $8.9 million in its Q2 report on Aug.

4. The Canton-based manufacturer boosted shipments to 174,200 tons and repurchased 200,000 shares for $3.6 million+ it plans an additional $81.8 million buyback.

Susan Jaroscak is an adjunct professor at Kent State Stark who joined 89 other educators at the Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute in Washington, DC on Aug.

4 to learn how to use primary sources in teaching. She plans to incorporate these techniques in her fall semester classes.

The U.S. Transportation Department announced that Akron-Canton Airport will use a $9.1 million federal grant to repair its passenger bridges and reconstruct key facilities for safety + improved efficiency.

The work is part of a nationwide effort to upgrade airport infrastructure.

On July 31, the Ohio Department of Health reported over 4,000 cyclospora cases and advised residents to keep eating produce by following food safety tips such as washing and cooking fruits and vegetables+scrubbing firm items.

Officials say careful preparation can lower infection risk amid the ongoing outbreak.

Former NFL standout Luke Kuechly will be inducted into Canton’s Class of 2026 Hall of Fame later this month at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

The induction honors his NFL achievements and hometown roots (he played at Fawcett Stadium in 2007).

Roger Craig, the celebrated 49ers star, was inducted into the Canton Hall of Fame after decades of standout NFL plays; his journey from high school challenges to Super Bowl moments confirmed local sports figures’ long-held belief in his talent.

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.