Good morning, Canton.

Mile High Pizza Co. closed 13 Domino's outlets in Northeast Ohio, including several in Stark County and Akron, on Sept.

14, 2026. Only 10 remain open in Stark County, and Domino's corporate has not provided an explanation (according to company records).

Virginia Whitmore, a 79 year old from Green, attended her 42nd Barry Manilow concert last month at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, marking over 40 years of fandom and planning to see his rescheduled show on Jan.

17 at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida.

The North Canton Heritage Society completed the 16-panel Heritage Trail, a nine-year project that highlights local history with panels at City Hall, Wechter's historic home, and Ream Street—costing about $22,000 in donations.

A guide highlights haunted houses opening soon in the Akron-Canton region with details for attractions in Stark, Summit, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties scheduled from Sept.

19 through Halloween (some events run on weekdays and weekends).

Walsh University received $498,000 from Ohio’s IMAP to fund its Skilled Technical Workforce program for Stark County job seekers plus add a polymers course to its offerings.

The program, offered at no cost, connects participants to high demand jobs and has already issued over 3,000 credentials.

Gov. Mike DeWine declared Sept.

25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor the late singer (noted for her music and charity work) and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel signed the proclamation. The day nods to her film '9 to 5' and supports Ohio’s free book program for early readers.