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Canton
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Checkerboard Cheesecake in Alliance will close after 36 years when owner Teresa Marcoaldi retires, and it will keep walk-in sales until Dec. 23 — it may close sooner if inventory runs out. The Repository
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Canton City Schools faces a $17 million deficit from lost state and federal funding and the Board of Education will meet today at 5:30 p.m. at Timken Career Campus to discuss spending cuts and plan for future stability + officials will submit a final plan by Jan. 26. The Repository
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The winter solstice, marking winter's official start, will occur on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10:03 a.m. ET in Ohio and will give residents 9 hours and 20 minutes of daylight (sunset is at 5:10 p.m.). The Repository
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Canton’s Traffic Sign and Paint Division has relocated to a new, purpose-built facility that features traditional and modern workspaces. Residents can see inside the building to view the upgraded operations. The Repository
- ➤ The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25% in December 2025 — a move that may signal controlled inflation — may lead to a lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2027 and affect nearly 2.5 million Ohio beneficiaries. The Repository
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio Department of Development awarded a $5 million tax credit yesterday to restart the Century Plaza Hotel project at the historic Renkert Building, 306 Market Ave N, as developers plan to convert it into a 111-room Marriott hotel with a ground-floor restaurant — construction will begin pending financing finalization. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Canton McKinley basketball forced overtime when Davey Thompson scored 9 points in the final 30 seconds on Dec. 16 — his two deep 3s sparked a wild comeback win over GlenOak. The Repository
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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America's Best Canton Challenge
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Housing Offered — Cheer on top All Star teams at this exciting cheerleading event.
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Movement & Mocktail
Time TBA — Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa — Handcrafted cocktails available — Celebrate Dry January with Pilates and delightful zero-proof cocktails.
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