Good morning, Canton.

The Ohio Department of Health reports 45 measles cases in 10 counties, including new cases in Tuscarawas (8 cases), Wayne and Trumbull, and urges vaccination to protect the community.

Ohio health officials reported 4,949 cyclosporiasis cases in 82 counties (including our region) since June, with almost 1,000 new cases recorded in the past week.

The outbreak, linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, may cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms and prompt residents to seek testing.

USA TODAY Great American Tailgate features 32 NFL-inspired dishes and began as part of Sugardale Fan Fest with tasting tickets ranging from $40 to $110 plus VIP passes at $149; the event runs today from noon to 10 p.m. in Canton, inviting fans to explore flavors from each NFL team.

The NFL preseason game between the Cardinals and Panthers kicked off Thursday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, and local events continue with a jacket dinner tonight at the Civic Center — a downtown parade will follow Saturday morning.

Former NFL star Drew Brees will be inducted as a first-ballot Hall of Famer in Canton today; he is the first quarterback since Peyton Manning to receive this honor (celebrated for his career records and community contributions in New Orleans) and will join FOX as an analyst.

At a Canton induction event on Thursday, Larry Fitzgerald recalled that trying to tackle James Harrison was like moving a refrigerator—an effort that highlighted his record of making more tackles than dropped passes during his 17-year career with the Cardinals.

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.