Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Canton.
🏘️ Community
Northwest Senior Center (853 Locust St.) will host a fall holiday bazaar on Oct.
24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that will feature crafters, raffles, homemade soup, and lunch with proceeds benefiting the center.
💼 Business
Crumbl Cookie has been closing stores and laying off employees amid declining sales, but Ohio still has 48 locations.
CEO Jason McGowan plans to step down as the company struggles, and further closures may come.
🎭 Culture
Twisted Cafe pop-up in North Canton saw its custom serving dishes mysteriously vanish during its Halloween celebration.
Staff were shocked + upset, and video evidence of the incident has prompted a review of its security measures.
🎓 Education
Plain Local Schools is asking voters to approve a 37‐year, 3.5‐mill bond issue to build three new elementary schools and unlock $84 million for a new middle school; homeowners would owe an extra $122.50 yearly per $100,000 in property value if it passes on Nov.
3.
Sixteen of 17 Canton students from the Career Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program (C.A.M.P.) now pursue fully covered tuition after graduating McKinley High School, thanks to improved ACT scores and awarded scholarships.
The program prepares students for college and aims to benefit the local community.
🌲 Environment
Spider sightings in homes increase in fall as male spiders seek mates, experts say.
Canton residents can deter these pests by sealing cracks, reducing outdoor lighting, and removing clutter (dangerous species require professional pest control).
📰 Lifestyle
Retailers including Walmart, Target, and the Disney Store are offering last-minute Halloween costume deals with savings up to 90% off+ free shipping so Canton shoppers should order soon to ensure delivery by Oct.
31.
🏈 Sports
Local high school football in Canton showcased standout plays in Week 9, with the new power poll ranking teams + highlighting top players.
Coaches say improvements are planned for upcoming games.
Stark County high school volleyball + soccer teams reported scores and recaps for games played from Oct.
19 to Oct. 24, giving local fans insights into team performance at various schools.
The Eastern Buckeye Conference announced a new football-only league with six schools, including Canton Central Catholic + Columbiana Crestview.
The league will begin in 2028 pending board approvals and may expand if additional schools show interest.
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