Good morning, Canton.

The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2026 Grand Parade float awards ahead of the parade at 8 a.m. today downtown.

The Pro Football Ultimate Fans float, sponsored by Akron Auto Auction, won Best Overall Float among 10 entries.

Attendees braved rain at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Fashion Show on Aug.

7 at Canton Memorial Civic Center, where local stores, Kent State students, and Hall of Famers’ families showcased unique designs, sipped mimosas, and enjoyed game-day treats - a lively display of local creativity.

Stark County’s Overdose Awareness Committee will host a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, Aug.

15, 10 a.m. to noon at Crenshaw Park (1500 Sherrick Rd. SE) featuring silence, inspiring speakers, a button-making station, and drumming. Resource tables, giveaways, and free food will be available with no registration required.

Massillon officials announced a 24-unit, $5.5M veterans housing center will be built on the former Affinity Medical Center site, with construction scheduled to start in 2027 and complete by spring 2028.

Wadsworth High grad Mitchell Evans returned home on Aug.

6 for the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game even though he did not play due to a recent ankle sprain. His family and former teammates celebrated his lasting connection to local football & community pride.

Thursday's Hall of Fame Game brought a full house to Brew Kettle and showcased Hall of Fame Village's mix of bustling spots and vacant storefronts—local plans include a water park slated to open in February.

Yesterday, more than 100 Pro Football Hall of Famers walked along George Halas Drive NW near the museum.

Sponsored by Smith (Nephew), the free event ended around 11:30 a.m. as fans cheered icons who rode golf carts, walked, or used transport chairs en route to the museum rotunda.

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.