Good morning, Canton.

Shearer’s Foods began making tortilla chips at its new $106M plant in Moraine on Dec.

1, and the facility will add corn chips in January and potato chips in February before reaching full operation by May.

Local holiday events fill Canton with festive cheer and family-friendly activities—from The Nutcracker at Canton Palace Theatre to ice skating at the Hall of Fame City Ice Rink and seasonal markets across downtown—with events scheduled Dec.

5—Dec. 21 to offer options for every taste.

Some Social Security recipients in Ohio will receive two payments in December due to holiday closures affecting SSI checks; the extra check for January will be sent on Dec.

31 because Jan. 1 is a federal holiday (birth dates determine the weekday payment schedule).

Hopewell-Loudon meets undefeated Kirtland in the Division VI state championship game scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton — both teams are led by coaches with over 200 wins and strong traditions in state play.

Olentangy Orange won their first OHSAA state championship on Friday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium after defeating St. Xavier 28-14.

Quarterback Levi Davis led the win with two touchdown passes and a rushing score.

Glenville Tarblooders met Shelby Whippets in the Division IV championship game on Friday, Dec.

5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The Tarblooders aimed for a third title in four years while Whippets played first final, with both teams featuring an Ohio Mr. Football finalist (Kinsey and DeVito).

Mount Union will host John Carroll in the NCAA Division III playoff game today at noon at Larry Kehres Stadium.

The game is the first meeting since John Carroll left the Ohio Athletic Conference, and the winner will face Trinity and Berry on Dec. 13.

The OHSAA Division VII State Championship game sees St. Henry take on Hillsdale today at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (10:30 a.m.).

St. Henry, making its sixth state championship appearance, is predicted to win 28-7 against Hillsdale, which is in its second consecutive title game.

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.