Good morning, Canton.

Sabre announced its Smart 2.0 Pepper Spray that sends real-time GPS alerts to up to five trusted contacts via the Sabre Personal Safety App.

The connected device is expected to be available soon at local retailers to offer Canton residents an extra layer of personal safety.

PBS Western Reserve and Ideastream are merging after losing $4 million in federal funds and will serve over 4+ million people across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania; no layoffs are planned as the organizations join forces and combine boards.

This September, Canton hosts events including Hall of Fame City Comic Con at the Memorial Civic Center on Sept.

19 featuring panels & cosplay, a Twilight Zone Film Fest on Sept. 25, and Josh Peck talk on Sept. 24 at Palace Theatre, plus a Garth Brooks tribute in Sugarcreek.

Hummingbirds are beginning their migration south as local experts say keeping feeders out helps them refuel for their journey to Mexico and Central America.

Residents may keep feeders up through October+ until the birds stop visiting.

Though fall is here, warm weather means lawns still need care — if grass barely grows in 10 to 14 days, homeowners should stop mowing.

The Farmer's Almanac says growth slows when temperatures near 50, so mowing season ends between October and November.

Residents will set clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Nov.

1 when daylight saving time ends; pending legislation may change this if Congress acts.

U.S. health officials declared the lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak over as Ohio’s new cases dropped 78.5% last week, falling from 70 to 15 cases.

The decline reflects strong control measures amid a nationwide downturn in infections.

A 3,600 sqft Victorian Italianate home built in 1880 is for sale at the corner of Seventh Street SW & Fairlane Avenue SW in Perry Township.

Public tours will be held Sept. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m., and the home is priced at $389,900.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame cut its selection committee from 50 to 28 members on Sept.

17, 2026 in Canton. The smaller panel now includes 25 voting selectors and 3 nonvoting participants as the Hall plans for future inductions.

Stark County High School cross country coaches announced the runners of the week, recognizing four athletes (Alex Hobe from Hoover, Bryn Ball from Jackson, Anderson Scott and Tateum Richard from Minerva) for their strong performances last week ending Sept.

12. Their awards highlight personal-best times and key contributions to team efforts.