Daily
Canton
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 76-year-old female inmate at Stark County Jail died Aug. 12 after feeling unwell following a court appearance—jail and clinic staff attempted resuscitation until she was taken to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and pronounced dead, with the case now under investigation. The Repository
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tuslaw Local Schools will raise breakfast prices from $2 to $2.25 and milk from 50 cents to 65 cents for the upcoming school year – rising food costs drove the increase. The district will also implement administrative changes by naming Adam McKenzie as associate superintendent, James Dubsky as high school associate principal, hiring deputy Caleb Geiger as resource officer, and bringing on 19 new staff members. The Repository
- ➤ Plain Local Schools is starting the new school year with new roles for familiar leaders—GlenOak High School principal Gayle Kimbrough became assistant superintendent and Brett Niarchos became head principal while the district moves to ParentSquare for all school messages. The district will host a Futures Conference on Sept. 3 from 6—8 p.m. to get community input on a facility master plan, and GlenOak High is partnering with Stark State to offer new career tech pathways in engineering and manufacturing. The Repository
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Canton City Council approved a new stormwater fee that will begin Jan. 1—$3.75 monthly for single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes while larger properties are charged based on size up to a $325 monthly limit. The fee is expected to generate about $2 million a year to repair the city's aging drainage system. The Repository
- ➤ The Stark County Sheriff’s Office—Safe Communities Coalition will hold a memorial ceremony on Aug. 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the sheriff’s office on Atlantic Boulevard to honor Patricia J. Clark, a Canton native killed in a 2008 crash caused by an impaired driver, with remarks by her daughter, Kelli, followed by checkpoints as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The Repository
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ There are many places in the Akron-Canton area to kayak, canoe and paddleboard, and options include Wingfoot Lake State Park with hourly rentals and free classes, Canal Fulton Canoe Livery offering night trips on the Tuscarawas River, Walborn Reservoir in Stark County with affordable kayak rentals, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park plus Trailhead Canoe Livery in Massillon providing additional access to scenic waterways. Paddlers will find choices for beginners and experienced adventurers alike + all sites offer a way to enjoy nature and exercise. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Stark County voters can cast their ballots for the top offensive and defensive football players for the 2025 season — the polls close at 5 p.m. tomorrow and winners will be announced Friday morning on CantonRep.com. The Repository
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A Child's Anthem – The Music of TOTO
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Plain Township Amphitheater — $10.00 - $165.00 — Experience classic Toto hits performed by a former member of the band and top Nashville musicians.
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The PRAIZE Experience 2025
12:30 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free admission — Experience local artists and special musical guests in a celebration of praise and community spirit.
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Yoga Social
6:30-8:30 p.m. — 6Mixx Social — Free admission — Experience a peaceful yoga session with a calming sound bath in a limited-space setting.
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Canton Back To School Craft and Vendor Market
11 a.m.-8 p.m. — Belden Village Mall — Free entry — Celebrate back-to-school season with local vendors, supplies, and treats for students and families.
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Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show
7:30-10 p.m. — Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater — Tickets only on Eventbrite — Experience over 25 years of rock history as the ultimate Rolling Stones tribute comes to town.
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Hall of Fame Marathon Canton
6:30 AM – 11:00 PM — Pro Football Hall of Fame — Registration required — Celebrate fitness and football at the Hall of Fame Half Marathon.
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Stark County Fair
9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Stark County Fairgrounds — $9 General Admission — Enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, and exciting shows at this local fair.
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Walsh Cavaliers vs. West Liberty Hilltoppers
7-8:30 p.m. — Larry Staudt Field — Tickets from $45 — Experience a thrilling college football matchup in Canton.
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Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica Tribute Concert
6:30-10 p.m. — Knights of Columbus — $10 or $75 season pass — Enjoy an outdoor tribute concert featuring Sins of a Madman and Sanitarium with food and drinks available.
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