Good morning, Canton.

A Hoover High School student is collecting clothing donations to help families access fresh outfits and boost confidence in Canton.

She has picked up 18 bags (about 450 items) and aims to donate 1,000 articles to Refuge of Hope to ease basic needs.

American Electric Power reported that 2,765 Stark County customers lost power early today amid a heat wave, with most outages centered in Jackson Township; by 8:30 a.m., service was restored for all but 37 customers.

Temperatures are expected to near 90 degrees later.

The Stark County Fair took off on Tuesday, Sept.

1 with America 250 as its theme and featured youth club presentations, livestock competitions + creative exhibits at the fairgrounds. Participants enjoyed diverse activities that celebrated local culture.

The Canton Police Department is accepting applications for its five-week Citizens Academy until Sept.

18. The program will meet Mondays from Sept. 28 to Oct. 26 at Thomas Wyatt Training Academy (1430 Cherry Ave. SE) and include a K-9 demonstration and sessions on law enforcement topics.

Participants using the Pacer app and entering code AM250OH must log a total of 25 miles this month to win a commemorative medal, enamel pin and certificate — prizes that will be mailed after completing the challenge.

Canton is hosting Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic weekend which leads up to the Sept.

6 game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium where the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls face the Albany State Golden Rams on NFL Network; community events include a college fair.

Voting is open for Anderson Aid Pest Control Stark County High School Athlete of the Week (Aug.

24-30) with votes accepted until 5 p.m. Thursday; winners will be announced Friday on CantonRep.com. Nominees include athletes from Canton South, East Canton, and other local schools.