Good morning, Canton.

All of Ohio is in drought, and Carroll County faces the worst conditions with Cleveland Hopkins Airport recording .23 inches of rain this September.

The dry weather has reduced crop yields, browned city vegetation and stressed local waterways—officials are monitoring the impacts on agriculture and ecosystems.

ODOT is proposing to remove a portion of state Route 297 in Canton, Perry Township, and Canton Township from the highway system so that Stark County will handle winter maintenance of Raff Road SW—ODOT said drivers will see no change in access.

A public meeting is scheduled from 5—7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Stark County Richville Drive Outpost and comments will be accepted until Nov. 8.

Ironwood Street SW in Canton Township will close to all traffic for 60 days starting Sept.

22 as crews replace a culvert. Drivers will follow a detour via state Route 800, 32nd Street + Forestdale Avenue until the work is finished.

Lake High School played GlenOak in the OHSAA Week 5 football game on Friday, September 19 at Bob Commings Stadium — Lake held an undefeated record of 4 wins to 0 losses while GlenOak had 1 win and 3 losses.

Tonight Perry Panthers host Canton McKinley Bulldogs at Keith Wakefield Stadium with kickoff at 7 p.m. McKinley beat GlenOak 38-0 last week while Perry seeks to bounce back after a 31-15 loss at Lake.

Stark County high school football held 16 games on Friday, Sept.

19th—teams like Hoover, East Canton, and Louisville reached milestone records, and one game is scheduled for today with live score updates coming in through the night.

In a high school football game on Friday, Sept.

19, Hoover beat Louisville 31—13 with big plays such as Brycen Beyer's 88 yard kickoff return that helped secure the win.

Four Stark County high school cross country athletes were named runners of the week; Jayden Simonson placed 13th among 327 runners at the Boardman Spartan Invitational—he missed last season because of meningitis—and Rowen Hoffee, Lillee Woods, and Adelyn Peterson also earned honors with strong finishes.

Perry High School will honor 12 inductees into its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame this weekend.

They will be introduced before tonight's Canton McKinley at Perry football game at 7 p.m.—a banquet will follow at the McKinley Eagles.

Morgan Rosenberry from Jackson and Rowen Hoffee from Minerva were chosen as Stark County Athlete of the Week for Sept.

8-14—Rosenberry earned 46.31% of the votes for her volleyball play and Hoffee received 48.59% as a cross country runner out of over 101,000 votes cast.

Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons are two top edge rushers who will face off in Cleveland tomorrow as the Browns play the Packers, each aiming for a future in the Hall of Fame.

Garrett broke sack records while Parsons needs 11 more sacks to join elite ranks — both show mutual respect as they prepare for the game.

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.

Glenwood High School Class of 1975 50th Reunion

6-11 p.m. — Tozzi's On 12th — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate 50 years of memories and reconnect with old classmates!

CAK 5K on the Runway

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Akron-Canton Airport — Registration fees apply — Experience the thrill of running on an actual runway at the 9th annual CAK 5K.

AultCare Open House

11 AM – 1 PM — PrimeTime Health Plan — Free lunch — Enjoy complimentary lunch while learning about the PrimeTime Health Plan offerings.

Gervasi Haunted Wine Run 5k

10 a.m. — Gervasi Destinations — Registration fee varies — Enjoy a Halloween-themed 5k run or walk while savoring fine wine.

720 MKT Gervasi Fall Pop Up

11 AM – 4 PM — Gervasi Destinations — Free entry — Explore a vibrant fall market featuring 30 seasonal and foodie vendors.

2025 Heritage Ohio Annual Conference

9 AM – 12 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown — Registration fees apply — Explore sessions and networking opportunities focused on historic preservation and community revitalization.