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Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Canton Ballet starts its 60th season on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Gervasi Vineyard with Ballet Excel Ohio in a one-hour show called One Stage, Two Legacies—on Oct. 11 at 1 p.m., the company will perform Peter and the Wolf with the Canton Symphony Orchestra at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall using new costumes from The Hoover Foundation. WKYC
- ➤ A new documentary film—Ohio: Wild at Heart—will debut in theaters in October and is narrated by Archie Griffin to showcase Ohio’s natural wonders and conservation efforts. The film, over a year in production, highlights projects like reintroduced bald eagles and restored rivers with an educator’s guide tied to state standards. The Repository
- ➤ Factory of Terror in Canton has unveiled new scare zones such as a caretaker’s cottage and clown room along with an extraction area that features intense effects—owner John Eslich said he invested $1.2 million to boost the Halloween experience, and visitors have seen these upgrades since the Sept. 20 opening. The attraction, which uses 130 actors to create fear, will run into early November with set hours on select days. The Repository
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Project REBUILD in Canton is enrolling young people ages 16 to 24 for its YouthBuild program, which will begin Oct. 13th and offer paid training and hands-on construction skills—blending education, mentoring and labor experience to prepare them for future work. The Repository
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plain Township trustees are planning a fireworks show to celebrate America's 250th birthday next July and are discussing a potential $5,000 contribution from the Stark Community Jaycees—local groups like the Rotary Club and the Historical Society may also help while two sites are being considered. Township officials will seek vendor quotes and plan to cover costs with donations while ensuring safety for nearby homes. The Repository
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation trustees approved $197,400 in grants and scholarships to 12 organizations and 9 schools to support health programs in Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties — including local groups like Adaptive Sports Ohio and Stark Community Support Network. Non-profits may call the foundation office for details as they prepare for the next grant cycle with applications due Nov. 18. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four high school cross country runners were named Stark County runners of the week after strong performances at meets last week. Sommers (16:32) led GlenOak to a fifth-place finish, while Fetty (16:38), Anderson (19:09 personal-best), and Pfeffer (19:38 second place) earned honors for their teams. The Repository
- ➤ Seventeen Stark County high school football games were played Friday, September 26—scores were updated live and local teams move toward playoffs with state championship games scheduled December 4—6 in Canton. The Repository
- ➤ The Guardians played the Texas Rangers on Friday and will meet them again today at Progressive Field—if they win, they will clinch a playoff spot with a magic number of three for the division and two for a wild card. The Repository
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Peter and the Wolf Performance
2:45-5 p.m. — Zimmermann Symphony Center — VIP tickets available — Experience the captivating performance of Peter and the Wolf with exclusive VIP packages.
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WINNIE THE POOH BOOOOO!
Join Pooh and Friends for a Not-So-Spooky Halloween Adventure—Full of Giggles, Friendship, and Silly Surprises in the Hundred Acre Wood! Halloween costumes are encouraged! Stay after the show to join Winnie the Pooh and friends for a costume parade and trick-or-treating stations! 10/24–10/26
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WINNIE THE POOH BOOOOO!
Join Pooh and Friends for a Not-So-Spooky Halloween Adventure—Full of Giggles, Friendship, and Silly Surprises in the Hundred Acre Wood! Halloween costumes are encouraged! Stay after the show to join Winnie the Pooh and friends for a costume parade and trick-or-treating stations! 10/24–10/26
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