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Canton
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tray Wooden, known as Tray FromOhio, has organized scavenger hunts that hide cash and gifts in neighborhoods including Canton over the past two months. He posts clues on his Facebook page that lead followers to prizes placed in parks, schools or under traffic cones— drawing over 3,000 locals and boosting community spirit— as he spreads positivity. The Repository
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The remodeled Acme Fresh Market in North Canton now has a larger space with a new humidor, an expanded beer and wine section, deli, bakery, and pharmacy with self-checkout stations—features that add more choices in produce, meat, ready-made meals, and local products available daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Repository
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen drawings by Swiss artist Ferdinand Brader, showing 1800s Stark County farms, will be auctioned today at 9:30 a.m. by Rachel Davis Fine Arts with proceeds donated to the Canton Museum of Art per Darwin Bearley’s wishes. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Playoff-bound Lake closes its regular season today with a Federal League game at Green starting at 7 p.m.—At halftime, Lake leads 17-10 after scoring key touchdowns while Green mounts a comeback to boost its playoff chances. The Repository
- ➤ A decades-long ranking of head coaches in the McKinley-Massillon football rivalry was published showing that McKinley's Thom McDaniels and Massillon's Nate Moore rank among the leaders—each coach is listed by years served from as early as World War II. The list is part of the ongoing Year of the Coach series—presenting service records and coaching tenures for both schools. The Repository
- ➤ Manchester Panthers are hosting Northwest in a key PAC-7 title game tonight at 7 p.m. — upcoming results will determine if one team wins the championship outright or if the title is shared among four teams. The Repository
- ➤ Stark County high school football teams are preparing for the OHSAA playoffs as rankings were adjusted after several canceled games were overturned—nine local teams have unofficially clinched spots while others must win on Saturday night, with final rankings released tomorrow and opening-round games set for Friday. The Repository
- ➤ Norton City Schools submitted a formal reply to the OHSAA after a policy change counted a canceled game as a forfeit, lowering the undefeated Norton High football team's record from 8 to 0 to 8 to 1. The district said it followed earlier guidance when canceling the game for safety reasons and argued the retroactive change was unfair—final playoff seeding depended on the outcome of Friday's game against Coventry. WKYC
- ➤ Hoover High will host Jackson tonight at Memorial Stadium in the 95th Battle for the Rail rivalry game as both teams, holding records of 7-2 and 5-4, aim to boost their playoff chances. The game starts at 7 p.m. and key players like Jack Andes and Corey Jacobs are expected to lead their teams—adding intensity to the matchup. The Repository
- ➤ Today, Browns rookie Harold Fannin Jr. from Canton McKinley and offensive tackle Thayer Munford Jr. from Massillon reflect on their shared high school rivalry as their alma maters renew the tradition in the 136th meeting at 2 p.m. in Canton—showing how early challenges prepare players for the NFL. The Repository
- ➤ Stark County native Marcus Christopher will compete for Team USA in BMX freestyle at the world championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 4th—6th. The local athlete, a Lake High School graduate who recently shone in other national events, aims to build on his Olympic experience with plans for future competitions. The Repository
- ➤ Coach Renzy Parnell led Canton McKinley to an 8 to 1 record and is preparing his team for the game against rival Massillon today at Benson Stadium—Massillon currently holds a streak of nine wins and Parnell says his players will rely on smart plays and teamwork. The Repository
- ➤ Canton city leaders and safety officials said they are confident in the security plan for today's 136th Massillon-McKinley football game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium—an effort to prevent repeat incidents following past melee. The Repository
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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NEOPro Wrestling ENDGAME
5-9 p.m. — Kingdom Center — Tickets starting at $15 — Witness the excitement as NEOPro Wrestling returns home with ENDGAME in Canton, Ohio.
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Holiday Highland - Pre Sketched Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $20 for candle add-on — Create a unique painting while enjoying refreshments and the option to craft a scented candle.
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