Good morning, Canton.

Local farms in Stark County are welcoming pumpkin pickers as fall fun opens.

Farm patches, including Kingsway Pumpkin Farm (Lake Township) and Nickajack Farms (Lawrence Township) now offer pumpkin picking along with corn mazes and wagon rides; visitors can enjoy a range of fall festivities through the coming weeks.

ASCEND, a local nonprofit, invites community members to its open house on Oct.22 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. (116 Cleveland Ave. NW in Canton); attendees will tour the facility and learn about its new Activity and Resource Center.

Kevin King shares advice on how to select the best pumpkin for a local patch, guiding residents through a fun autumn tradition.

Consumers are urged to verify vendors for holiday decor purchases by checking business contact information (including phone numbers and addresses) and reading reviews to avoid scams that deliver poor products or no delivery; experts recommend using credit cards for secure online payment.

Canton-area baseball coaches Frank Gamble and Curt Hensley are set to join the Ohio Sports Hall of Fame for their high school coaching achievements.

Gamble (81) attended an ALDS game in Cleveland last Monday and will be inducted in Dayton in a few days.

The Browns struggled in last night's game against the Jets, finishing 17-12 as missed plays cost them the win.

Coach Todd Monken said the team will review game footage and adjust tactics for their next matchup in Baltimore.

The Browns lost 17-12 to the Jets on Oct.

11 at the Meadowlands as the offense struggled with mistakes, including a key punt error, while linebacker Quincy Williams returned to New York and caused three fumbles (a standout defensive moment) as the team awaits the return of injured tackles.

Mount Union football sealed a 27-21 win over Marietta on Oct.

10 when Gavin Ehrhardt intercepted a pass in the final moments, wearing his *Stone Cold* vest to fire up the team. Mason Ashby recorded another 100-yard game as Mount Union continues its season.

On Oct. 11, the Browns lost 17-12 to the Jets after special teams errors (including a fumbled punt) allowed New York to take a late lead.

They will face the Ravens next week in an AFC North match.