Good morning, Canton.

Alliance held its 31st annual MLK parade on Aug.

22, with 48 units marching from the MLK Viaduct to Maple Beach Park. A party featuring free food (hot dogs and chips), music and games united local families and vendors in a warm community celebration.

Canton's Dianna Warren (66) is a Ms. Wheelchair USA Ambassador who has appeared at over 100 local events to educate on disabilities.

She shares her life with muscular dystrophy to break stereotypes and promote community inclusion.

Aultman Health System and NEOMED have expanded their longstanding partnership to boost workforce training + research in local healthcare.

The groups will hold regular leadership meetings and offer clinical training sessions aimed at easing the provider shortage over the next five years.

Spotted lanternflies are reaching adulthood today as mating season nears, and the Ohio Department of Agriculture advises residents to squish the insects or scrape their egg masses into soapy water (to protect gardens and crops).