Good morning, Canton.

Legendary pitcher Roger Clemens spoke Thursday at the Thurman Munson Catcher Scholarship Dinner at the downtown DoubleTree in Canton, sharing memories and celebrating local baseball traditions.

City leaders announced plans for a Munson statue to honor his legacy early next summer and awarded scholarships to promising high school catchers.

Owner Lindsey King of Walkie Talkie Espresso (the first from Canton) is a finalist in Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s four-year business pitch contest and will present her plans on Aug.

29 at Shaker Square during the Cleveland Garlic Festival; the contest offers cash prizes up to $3,000 for grab-and-go expansion.

Massillon Museum released its Obie Lego set on Aug.

21 during the Tigers' season opener with Cleveland Glenville, and the sold-out set costs $99 each. The museum is planning to stock more for fans + members receive a 10% discount.

Canton City Schools will induct 12 distinguished alumni from journalism, sports, public health, and more at a dinner on Sept.

3 at the Doubletree by Hilton (320 Market Ave. S), with a public recognition at the McKinley vs. Sandusky game on Sept. 4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

The North Canton Public Library closed its building as it relocated temporarily to the Hoover District for a major renovation.

The project will update its facilities and services.

Ohio health officials reported 99 measles cases across 12 counties as of Aug.

20, nearly double last year’s total (declining vaccination rates are a key factor). They urge families to get vaccinated to protect the community.

Ohio health officials reported 422 new cyclosporiasis cases this past week, down from 503, with 5,874 cases now in 84 counties.

They advise washing produce well (and practicing safe food handling) to help prevent further infections.

The Canton McKinley Bulldogs beat the visiting Warren Harding Raiders 33-0 in their season opener Friday, Aug.21.

Head coach Renzy Parnell (in his second season) led the decisive win that set the Bulldogs on a promising path this year.

North Canton Hoover High School's football team beat Akron Buchtel 35-8 in their season opener on Friday, Aug.

21 (they led the game from start to finish) and set a strong tone for the season.

Stark County high school football kicked off on Aug.

21 with games, rankings and team updates online. The guide details schedules, top players and playoff plans, with state championship games set for December in Canton.

Massillon beat Glenville 31-18 Friday night at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.

The Tigers made key scoring plays and will play at GlenOak next week.

High school football returned to Stark County with 20 games kicking off at 7 p.m. Friday — live score updates let Canton fans follow the season that began with two games on Thursday.