Good morning, Canton.

Alliance City Schools bridged food insecurity this summer by hosting pop-up pantries at Glamorgan Castle that served around 175 families; the final pantry event is scheduled for Aug.

26 + staff, students and volunteers will support food access outside school hours.

Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club and Massillon Museum will host Tiger-Striped Ice Cream Night tomorrow after the 6 p.m. pep rally at Duncan Plaza.

Volunteers will serve free chocolate-flavored ice cream on the museum lawn to celebrate the new season kickoff.

The 211 helpline returned to Stark County on July 1, operated by Lifeline Inc. (a Lake County agency) and now connects residents with food, housing, and mental health support across five counties.

Community agencies will meet in September to strengthen local partnerships.

Kempthorn Motors, a long-established local dealership founded in 1938, was sold to Akron-based Great Lakes Auto Group, which will retain key staff + invest in its Canton facilities to preserve the legacy; the deal closed on Aug.

17.

Country music fans gathered at Neon Nights in Stark County where Joe Nichols and other artists performed live, bringing an evening of lively tunes that resonated with local music lovers.

Stark County districts are starting classes this week with many updates.

Alliance City Schools introduced a pre-apprenticeship program for 24 students; other districts set new start times, hired new leaders, and upgraded facilities (details shared last week).

Browns rookie KC Concepcion showed his speed in a Chicago preseason game on Aug.

17, recording three catches for 27 yards and a 14-yard touchdown run. Coach Todd Monken said he will give him more chances at joint practice on Aug. 20 as the team builds depth for the season.