Good morning, Canton.

East Nimishillen Church (2650 Nimishillen Church St. NE) in Lake Township will host a fall festival and trunk or treat event (from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct.

25) with free games, crafts, candy and additional activities.

FOX 8 reporter Stacey Frey rescued a dog that was darting through traffic near Cedar Avenue and East 80th Street yesterday—City Dogs checked the pup for a tag and placed it on hold after no owner was found, and it will go up for adoption soon.

On October 20th, a Bellevue Food Center customer won $500,000 on a Holiday Cash Vault ticket—taking home about $364,375 after taxes as confirmed by the Ohio Lottery.

The win marked the lottery's kickoff for the holiday season and was detailed in an early morning update.

Canton South High School went on a soft lockdown for about an hour Monday morning after receiving a swatting call that claimed an AR-15 would be brought to the school — law enforcement quickly confirmed the threat was false and arranged a heavier police presence at dismissal due to bus safety week.

A new book titled Haunted Stark County by Sherri Brake tells ghost stories from local towns including Canton, Canal Fulton, Massillon and Louisville—offering a look at our county’s spooky past.

Other works on Ohio hauntings share eerie details from old radio stations and theaters—adding to the lore surrounding these sites.

Bob and Nancy Gessner have partnered with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and MAPS Air Museum to open a two-day food pantry today from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for federal employees impacted by the government shutdown—remaining food will be available at the Akron-Canton Airport for those in need.

Senior Justin Landes of Lake High School was seriously injured during a Friday night game between Lake and Hoover and underwent surgery Saturday for a kidney laceration and internal bleeding—doctors found another laceration that was not immediately repaired while he is now in stable condition at Akron Children’s Hospital.

OHSAA announced the high school football state championships schedule with finals set for Dec.

4-6 in Canton and playoffs beginning Oct. 31—special ticket packages, including team discounts and various seating options, are now on sale.

Week 9 of high school football ended with strong plays by local stars like Deejay Britt and Javi'Ion McClendon—teams such as Canton McKinley and Massillon now look to build momentum as they head into a crucial playoff race.

The power poll shows close competition for PAC-7 and EBC titles—local teams must win in Week 10 to keep their playoff hopes alive.

During the week of Oct 20-25, Greater Canton high schools played in the OHSAA tournaments as Perry beat North Royalton, Marlington swept Crestwood, and Lake Center Christian upset Campbell Memorial to advance in girls volleyball.

Canton South set a record by earning its 16th win and Landon White broke the school assist record in a 6-0 soccer win over Southeast — they will face Cardinals Mooney on Thursday at 7 p.m.

USA Today Network’s new Ohio Super 25 poll ranks the state’s best high school football teams using votes from sports writers statewide—Canton McKinley and Massillon, two Stark County teams, are set for their annual showdown as the OHSAA regular season enters Week 10.

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

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

The Great Pumpkin Race

12:15-3:00 p.m. — Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities — Registration Required — Celebrate the 27th Anniversary of this beloved community race featuring pumpkin-themed fun.

Haunted Forest Marathon Weekend

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — St. Helena Heritage Park — Cost varies by race — Family-friendly themed marathon event featuring options for all runners to enjoy the spooky atmosphere.

Trunk or Treat Event

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Stadium Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening of trick-or-treating with costumes and candy from local organizations.

Haymaker's Mill Masquerade Ball

7-11 p.m. — Haymaker's Mill 1875 — In-person event with free parking — Experience a night of mystery and revelry with enchanting masks and live music.

Toby's Critter Cove Rescue Bingo Fundraiser

4:30-7:30 p.m. — The Howlin Bird — Ticket purchase required — Play Bingo and support Toby's Critter Cove with fun prizes and raffles.

Gospel and Jazz Gala

7-9 p.m. — Foltz Center — Support local education — Experience a night of soulful music while honoring the community's contributions.

Chili Cook-Off

5-6:30 p.m. — Pavilion — Bring your best chili for a fun contest and maybe a pickup game of flag football!

Run Ruck 5K

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Plain Township Veterans Park — Registration details available — Participate in a meaningful 5K ruck, run, or walk to honor veterans and support the community.

D1 Nation Mega Bowl

9 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Hall of Fame Village — $0.00 - $40.00 USD — Witness the top young tackle football teams clash in this exciting tournament at the ForeverLawn Sports Park.