Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Good morning, Canton.
🏘️ Community
Highlights include a senior forum at Northwest Stark Senior Center on Sept.
22, an author talk with Josh Peck at the Palace Theatre on Sept. 24, and a free flower show at Canton Garden Center on Sept. 24-25 — others feature park hikes, craft shows and a youth fundraiser.
🎭 Culture
Entertainment writer Ed Balint ranked summer 2026’s highlights, noting that local favorites such as Blossom concerts (Sept.
25 and Oct. 8), drive-in movies, Cedar Point rides, and the Canton Museum of Art’s Ernie Barnes exhibit open through Nov. 1 continue to offer festive options as fall approaches.
🎓 Education
Jackson and Carrollton students received scholarships, with Jackson High’s Brenna Charlick earning a $6K Grace Kelly award and Carrollton students receiving funds from the Appalachian Ohio Foundation.
A Plain Township safe routes project ($775K) and college events and grants were also announced to support local education.
Mark Nowakowski, a Kent State professor in Canton, had his album The Seven Last Words of Christ reach No. 1 on Amazon's Digital New Releases chart in early June.
He advises young musicians to focus on honing their craft before self-promotion (crediting supportive mentors).
🏈 Sports
The Browns won 23-19 over the Buccaneers in Week 2 with a late weather delay.
Deshaun Watson played one of his best games while rookie Denzel Boston made key catches (defensive tackling lapses remain a concern for coach Todd Monken).
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