Good morning, Canton.

The Caravan of Love shower bus was unveiled in Canton on Aug.

25 and will begin serving residents next spring.

Several local businesses have launched locations in Stark County: a Canton pet center offering free pet nutrition advice, a Jackson Township Chipotle with weekend hours, a Minerva BellStores store, and an Alliance dermatology office have opened; Vital Balance 10 will relocate in late August with a Sept. 16 grand re-opening.

SmartAsset's new report shows that a single adult in Ohio must earn at least $87,360 a year and a family of four needs $226,221 (a 3% increase from last year).

Despite rising costs, Ohio remains one of the states with lower income thresholds.

Stark Library said Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library delivered 730,000 books to nearly 26,000 children before her passing (a program that began in 2019), and will continue to mail free monthly books to kids age 5 and below.

Local libraries and United Way partners support this lasting literacy legacy.

Explore Fall forecasts that fall colors will begin in Stark County on Oct.

4 with low amounts starting Sept. 30 and peak displays in northern and central areas mid-October before fading after about one week. The Old Farmer’s Almanac notes that weather may affect the duration of the color change.

Gov. Mike + First Lady Fran DeWine honored Dolly Parton’s legacy by championing her free book program that serves over 1 million Ohio children.

They stated that her contributions to child literacy will benefit the community for years to come.

Governor Mike DeWine ordered flags at state buildings to be lowered to half-staff until sunset, Sept.

1, to honor Dolly Parton (celebrated for her work with him and First Lady Fran DeWine on the Imagination Library), marking a tribute to her legacy.

Voting for Stark County High School Athlete of the Week is open and will close at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Voters choose one girl and one boy from nominees from local schools for performances during the week of Aug. 17-23, and winners will be announced Friday on CantonRep.com.

Stark County high school football teams will play on Friday, Aug.

28 with all games starting at 7 p.m. at local venues, and fans can watch the contests live on the NFHS Network.