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Canton
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find 15-year-old Taveon Henderson who has been missing from Canton since August 22; anyone with information is asked to call 330-430-3800. FOX 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Ridgewood in Canton will host its annual Artists' Showcase and Sale on Sept. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.—over 30 local artists will display and sell crafts, fine art, photography, homemade goods, and baked treats along the neighborhood's brick-lined streets with live music from local performers. The Repository
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Three lottery tickets sold in Northeast Ohio were each worth $150,000 after Monday's Powerball drawing, with tickets purchased at a Giant Eagle in Canton, Sandbar in Akron, and True North in Brunswick — the winning numbers were 8, 23, 25, 40, 53 and Powerball 5. WKYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Ohio law passed in June will require drivers under 21 to complete education before they get a license when it goes into effect at the end of September—aiming to reduce teen car crashes while driving schools plan virtual lessons to meet the surge in students. FOX 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Week 2 of high school football in Greater Canton ended with wins as Massillon beat GlenOak by 44 to 10 and Hoover won by 42 to 17 — standout players John Collins, Ty DeGeorge, Jonathan Lemon, Owen McCroskey, and Mikey Ritterbeck impressed local fans — and teams will face new matchups on Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 as power polls set the stage for Week 3. The Repository
- ➤ Virginia Union beat Miles 45 to 3 at Tom Benson Stadium on Aug. 31 — a dominating win in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. Curtis Allen rushed for a career-high 185 yards and two touchdowns while RJ Rosales threw for 120 yards and a touchdown as the Panthers gained 556 total yards. The Repository
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Classic Bike Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market — $10 vendor fee — Celebrate antique and classic bicycles and motorbikes at this unique outdoor showcase.
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New Wave Nation Band at First Friday
7-11 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate September with live music from the New Wave Nation Band and DJ entertainment.
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Family Renaissance Fair
10:30 a.m. — Massillon Public Library — Registration required — Engage in a joust, try ax throwing, and create your very own wizarding wand in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Paws in the Park
1-4 p.m. — Plain Township Veterans Park — Free admission — Celebrate your furry friends at this fun-filled dog-friendly community gathering with activities and giveaways.
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Ohio Leader Collective - Canton Live Session
7:30-9:30 a.m. — Pro Football Hall of Fame — Registration required — Engage with fellow leaders and gain actionable insights for personal and professional growth.
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Legally Blonde
Sep 12-28 — Players Guild Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant musical adaptation that challenges the stereotype of the 'dumb blonde'.
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Cheeky Monkey 24 Relay Race
9 AM – 9 AM — Plain Township Veterans Park — Check event website for details — Participate in an exciting relay running event in Canton, Ohio.
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Rockin’ Rooftop Concert Featuring Corey King & Ben Gage
7-10 p.m. — Cultural Center for the Arts — Free entry — Enjoy live music with stunning views of downtown Canton on the rooftop.
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Niko Moon Live at Hometown Jams
5-8:30 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Tickets available at hometownjams.com — Celebrate a night of country music with Niko Moon's feel-good energy and upbeat storytelling.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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