Good morning, Canton.

Alliance police lieutenant Lee Rose and his family are rebuilding after a Nov.

3 house fire in Palmyra Township that destroyed their home when hot ash in a trash can ignited the structure — his wife, newborn son, and daughter are safe and now live in an apartment — as community support and a GoFundMe campaign by Capt. Donald Wensel help with essentials.

Stark Parks will host Santa Claws for a Cause holiday fundraiser on Dec 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sippo Lake Park West at 800 Genoa Ave NW—visitors may bring a gift from the Wildlife Conservation Center’s wish list to help deck the halls and fill critters' stockings.

Local restaurants in Canton and nearby towns will host holiday events featuring Santa and the Grinch, with several options from breakfast to dinner starting Dec.

6 through Dec. 20—guests can reserve tables by calling the provided numbers for group dining or individual bookings. This festive schedule includes varied menus and prices to celebrate the season.

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will host its second annual Merry Meals Mixer fundraiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec.

3 at Ohio Christmas Factory — guests will sample desserts from local restaurants and bid on holiday trees, wreaths, and silent auction items.

Wendy's announced plans to close between 240 and 360 restaurants starting in the fourth quarter due to underperforming locations and financial pressure on lower-income customers.

The decision could affect several of the 398 Ohio Wendy's, including the seven in Canton, though the specific locations to be closed have not yet been identified.

The Canton Repository has released a guide for Christmas lights in Stark County that lists free displays and donation opportunities along with times and locations for local attractions such as the Stanley Family Light Display and Stadium Park—helping families plan visits from Nov.

27 through early January. The guide highlights both drive-thru and walk-up options that feature music, inflatables, and festive scenes.

Northeast Ohio students from several school districts painted snowplows for ODOT’s annual contest—public votes on Facebook will count until Dec.

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North Lawrence Fire Department reopened its online raffle fundraisers on Nov.

26 after Ohio lawmakers passed House Bill 476 that lets nonprofits run these raffles. The funds help buy lifesaving equipment and support training for firefighters and medics — a change made after a pause caused by cease-and-desist orders in September.

Greg Trbovich, general manager of the Stark County Terriers, was named the 2025 National Amateur Baseball Federation Award of Merit recipient and will start his 27th season in the spring.

He helped bring the NABF College World Series to Canton and secure Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium as the team’s home field—32 players were drafted during his tenure and he was inducted into the Stark County Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Eight high school football players, including Hoban’s Brayton Feister and Indian Valley’s Grady Kinsey, are finalists for Ohio Mr. Football with the award to be announced on December 4 in Canton at 5 p.m.—OPSMA members finalized their votes by December 1.

Stark County girls tennis coaches named the All-Stark County team for 2025 that includes first team, second team and honorable mention picks in singles and doubles; seniors Haylee Fearon of Perry and Addison Sheil of Hoover were named players of the year while six state qualifiers led the selection.

Holiday Market Weekend One

12-7 p.m. — Oakwood Square — Admission TBD — Experience an enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of European Christmas markets with local shopping and festive activities.

720 Village of Shops

5:30-8:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown — Free entry — Explore local shops and enjoy refreshments during this festive pop-up market.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Players Guild Theatre — Ticket prices start at $99 — Experience a classic holiday tale brought to life on stage.

North Canton Winterfest 2025

4:30-7:30 p.m. — Downtown Square — Free entry — Celebrate the winter season with tree lighting, Santa visits, and festive activities in the heart of North Canton.

A Christmas Carol

2-5 p.m. — Players Guild Theatre — Tickets start at $99 — Experience the classic tale of redemption in a captivating performance.

Community Resource Fair

1-5 p.m. — The Goodwill Ken Weber Community Campus — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with local resources, crafts, and a chance to meet Santa.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Players Guild Theatre — Tickets starting at $95 — Experience the timeless tale of Scrooge and his transformation this Christmas season.

A Christmas Carol

2-5 p.m. — Players Guild Theatre — Tickets start at $114 — Experience the timeless holiday tale brought to life on stage.

A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Tozzi's On 12th — Cost info not provided — Experience the magic of a live radio play adaptation of A Christmas Carol amidst the holiday spirit.

A Christmas Carol Performance

2-5 p.m. — Players Guild Theatre — Tickets start at $95 — Experience the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge brought to life on stage.