Good morning, Canton.

Teenager Caleb Brooks (15) built a shrine honoring St. Florian at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church at 1800 Steese Road to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

The shrine will be blessed today during a Patriot Day prayer service from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

United Way of Greater Stark County expanded its Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families program to Alliance Elementary, Massillon West Elementary and Summit and Youtz elementaries in Canton after announcing its 2026 goal of raising $4.25 million so families can access essential support like food + transportation.

Community Legal Aid & the Ohio Women’s Bar Association offer a free legal clinic for low-income residents from Summit, Stark and Portage to get advice on wills and other estate documents on Sept.

26 from 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. at Destiny Church in Twinsburg; registration is required by Sept. 21.

Several local events showcase culture.

Festivities include downtown Minerva's 2nd Friday with music, food, games and vendors; 'Fiddler on the Roof' at Players Guild Theatre with shows Sept. 11-13 and Sept. 18-20; a photography exhibition at Malone and free comedy at Krackpots in Massillon.

The Ohio Department of Health reported 70 new cyclosporiasis cases as of Sept.

10, a 75% decline from last week’s 279 cases amid a nationwide outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce + officials stress safe food practices.

Canton City Public Health will spray for mosquitoes to fight rising West Nile virus activity from Sept.

14 to Sept. 23 with evening applications from 8 p.m. to midnight and rescheduled dates if weather delays occur. Residents are advised to clear standing water and use repellent+beekeepers should protect their hives.

Louisville High School’s boys golf team competed against Firestone at Sleepy Hollow golf course on Thursday, Sept.

10. Key players including Noah Ickes and Gunnar Greco drove and putted throughout the match, showcasing strong skills on the course.