Good morning, Canton.

The city's annual Light Up Downtown celebration provided a scenic winter backdrop on Dec.

3. Mayor Sherer lit the Christmas tree at Central Plaza before Santa, Mrs. Claus, fireworks, and stage festivities enlivened Centennial Plaza — marking the kickoff of the holiday season.

Metalus reached a new tentative four-year agreement with United Steelworkers Local 1123 on Dec.

4, 2025 while extending its union contract until Jan. 29 (covering 1,200 employees). The union will announce the vote date soon.

Superintendent Micki Egli asked the board for a leave until Feb.

1 and will retire from West Branch Local Schools due to stress-related health issues. The board named high school principal Brian Coffee as acting superintendent while it begins the search for a new leader.

Avon defeated Cincinnati Anderson 20-13 in the Division II state championship game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Thursday under frigid conditions, and former Oiler Warren Moon was in attendance as both teams played in near-freezing weather.

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.

Natures A-Glow

5-9 p.m. — Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve — General Admission $17, Members $8.50 — Experience a winter wonderland with over 500,000 lights and hands-on activities.

Family New Year’s Bash at Dave & Buster's

11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Canton — Ticket required — Celebrate the New Year early with games, food, and family fun in a festive atmosphere.