Good morning, Canton.

Visit Canton released a map of Gameday Bay, an indoor water park with attractions like Touchdown Tides wave pool and Victory Lap lazy river; the 100,000 sqft facility with a swim-up bar + tube slides + party rooms + an arcade will open in spring 2027 near Fulton Road NW.

United Way of Greater Stark County announced two grant options for nonprofits to support early childhood programs—the Strong Start grant for aiding low-income families and the Black-Led Small Grants for Black-led organizations in Stark and Carroll counties.

Eligible nonprofits are urged to join the Funding Opportunity Interest List and attend an upcoming meet-and-greet for more details.

Factory of Terror in Canton spent $1.6 million to add new scares and upgrade its haunted forest for visitors seeking a refreshed thrill experience.

The improvements now offer an enhanced walk through the attraction for guests on upcoming nights.

Gov. DeWine signed House Bill 462 into law in September, allowing schools to let students carry nasal-spray alternatives to EpiPens + improving access to allergy relief in classrooms.

Two Flock cameras in North Canton were vandalized recently, and police are investigating the damage while resident Joshua Sauder launched a public records website to inform neighbors about the automated system as part of a contract running until after 2028.

The Ohio Department of Health reported 47 new measles cases this week + 34 in Wayne County as the state faces its third outbreak of 2026.

Health officials urge residents to verify vaccinations to help stop further spread.

Stark County Health Department is hosting a 10-week Harm Reduction+ Health, Wellness and Prevention Series at American Legion Post 432 starting with Bingocize on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. until Nov.

19, with free weekly health screenings beginning Tues, Sept. 22. Call 330-451-1448 to register.

Friday night's game at Finnie Stadium saw the undefeated Massillon Tigers, each 4-0, face 4-0 St. Edward as the Tigers attempted to extend their winning streak before 10,000 fans attended + the contest wrapped up around 10 p.m. with key plays from senior athletes energizing the crowd.

On Friday night, 16 Stark County high school football teams kicked off their Week 5 games at 7 p.m. with live updates and league standings posted online so local fans could track playoff hopes.

Akron native Brandon Weems was promoted to general manager of the Cavaliers on Sept.

18 after serving as assistant GM. He spent over a decade with the team, working his way up in scouting and player personnel roles + filling the vacancy after Mike Gansey left.

Athletes from Jackson and Fairless high schools earned the Anderson Aid Pest Control Stark County High School Athlete of the Week award for Sept.

8 to 12. Morgan Rosenberry received 81.1% of the votes as the girls winner while Ontrell Hunter garnered 57.7% for the boys from 10,232 votes cast.