Good morning, Canton.

U.S. News & World Report released the 2027 college rankings yesterday, with Ohio State University ranking 44th nationally and John Carroll University topping Midwest regional colleges while Denison tied for 31st among liberal arts institutions (Ohio schools featured on national and regional lists). Local colleges continue to gain national recognition.

GentleBrook will close its retail greenhouse on Swamp Street NE this fall in Lake Township and sell the property to Bloom Hill Farm owners.

Its adult day service program will move later this year to The Junction at 3330 State St. NW.

Stark County-area high school football games are set to begin Friday, Sept.

25 at 7 p.m. with one game on Saturday, Sept. 26, featuring matchups including Canton McKinley (available on the NFHS Network).

The OHSAA released its Week 6 high school football computer ratings on Tuesday, Sept.

22, which show Canton McKinley among the top teams; each region's top 12 schools will earn playoff spots as ratings update every Tuesday until the final report on Oct. 25.

Stark County high school sports recaps for Sept.

21-26 show strong team efforts in golf, volleyball, soccer and tennis. Minerva earned a sectional title in girls golf while standout plays from McKinley, Lake Center Christian and Hoover drove key wins at local venues.