Good morning, Canton.

Canton Fire Department will host its annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sept 11 at McKinley National Memorial with the climb starting at 8 a.m. and ending around 10:30 a.m.—it honors first responders and service members who sacrificed on that day.

Jackson Township will hold its third Oktoberfest and Fall Festival on Sept.

20 at the Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater—running from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.—and it will feature live music, food and a Biergarten with craft beer, wine and cider along with family-friendly activities.

A fired Canton police officer will be reinstated with back pay after an arbitrator ruled his use of his police dog during a May 30, 2024 arrest was within department policy— the city said it will appeal the ruling.

Drivers in Summit County will face sobriety checkpoints this weekend as the OVI Task Force conducts a crackdown on drinking and driving from Friday, Sept.

12 until early Saturday morning—an effort led by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and local police to cut alcohol-related crashes.

Canton officials extended the tax break for Onesto Lofts by 20 years to help developer Steve Coon refinance and support new projects; the 12‐story building at 200 Cleveland Ave. NW now has 42 apartments and an events center—Councilman Frank Morris III opposed the extension because it means less tax revenue for the local school district.

Apple picking season has begun in the Akron-Canton region with local orchards offering pick-your-own events from early September through November.

Arrowhead Orchard in Paris Township and other farms provide a range of apple types—details vary by orchard on dates and times.

Stark County voters selected their Athlete of the Week for Sept.

2-7 by reviewing nominees from Alliance, Canton South, East Canton, Fairless, Jackson, Marlington, Minerva and Perry—Delaney Sell of Minerva golf and Ty DeGeorge of Lake football were named winners. The winners were announced Friday morning and athletes chosen this fall will not be eligible to win again until winter sports begin.

Stark County high school football teams will compete in OHSAA Week 4 games on Sept.

12 and the schedule details matchups and game times—information local fans can use to plan ahead.

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.

Legally Blonde

Sep 12-28 — Players Guild Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant musical adaptation that challenges the stereotype of the 'dumb blonde'.

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.

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.

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.

Malone XC Night Invitational

5:30-9:50 p.m. — Malone University — Registration required — Experience a night of cross country racing on our improved course with a new start line.

Dwight Yoakam with The Mavericks

7-8:30 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Pre-Sale tickets available — Experience Dwight Yoakam in concert along with The Mavericks on the Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour.

Field of Honor Classic

5-9 p.m. — Willig Softball Complex — Registration required — A spirited game honoring heroes between the U.S. Armed Forces and First Responders.

Canton Mural Fest 2025

1-4 p.m. — Canton Museum of Art — Free entry — Celebrate community and creativity as vibrant murals transform downtown Canton.

Fall Ohio Cartridge Show

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 noon Saturday — Courtyard by Marriott Canton — $5 admission, children free — Explore a wide array of cartridges and collectibles during this engaging two-day event.