Good morning, Canton.

Mitchell's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is donating two free 80% basic furnaces this holiday season to Northeast Ohio families with non-repairable heating systems.

Homeowners in need can be nominated by contacting the company.

The Basilica of St. John and St. Peter Church will provide a free carryout-only ham dinner on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (at St. John Hall, 717 McKinley Ave NW).

A fire destroyed a maintenance building at St. Isidore Parish in Nimishillen Township on Dec.

18 — the church remained unharmed with no injuries reported and temporary bathrooms will be set up for Mass.

The Stark Building Industry Association held its Holiday Open House at La Pizzaria on Dec.

5 and named Preston Roseman the 2026 president while honoring top builders & suppliers. The group celebrated a year of rising local construction activity as materials prices and interest rates declined.

On Dec. 19, 2025, United Steelworkers Local 1123 in Canton rejected a second tentative labor agreement with Metallus; the current contract for about 1,200 workers was extended to Jan.

29 and the company said it will continue negotiations for better conditions.

Peter Billingsley, known for his role in A Christmas Story, will appear at Canton Palace Theatre on Dec.

21 at 7 p.m. for a screening and Q&A session, with tickets ranging from $34 to $78; VIP add-ons cost $109 (including a meet and greet, photo opportunity, and autographed poster).

Both winners were announced from local high schools as Ella Wittensolder (46.63% of votes) of Marlington and Owen Frazier (43.86% of votes) from Minerva were named Stark County Athlete of the Week for Dec.

8-14 after 31,721 votes were cast.

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.

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.

Movement & Mocktail

Time TBA — Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa — Handcrafted cocktails available — Celebrate Dry January with Pilates and delightful zero-proof cocktails.