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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stark County stores have shared special holiday hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with most retailers opening early on Dec. 24 and closing on Dec. 25. The Repository
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Township officials confirmed that the former Rite Aid on Easton Street NE and Middlebranch Avenue NE in Plain Township will become Star Wash Easton, a car wash, with construction seen on Dec. 16. Officials stressed that zoning rules forbid a strip club (social media rumors are false). The Repository
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local clergy from Community Christian Church and downtown Christ Presbyterian Church say Christmas matters because it reminds us of God's love (fostering reconciliation and community connection) despite a decline in weekly church attendance. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mount Union’s Dante Collier praised his team after their 73 to 71 win over Ohio Northern during a recent home game. The Repository
- ➤ Northwest and Louisville traded buzzer beaters in their boys basketball game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Carson Lipinski hit a three-pointer at the first-quarter buzzer while Luke Boldon matched the shot at halftime. The Repository
- ➤ The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton opened its 'Stark County Proud!' exhibit on Friday, Dec. 20 — featuring five Hall of Famers and 97 area players, and the display will remain open until February. The Repository
- ➤ Stark County college athletes showed strong performances over recent meets as Clarion University swimmer Zach Schering earned top honors and Indiana Wesleyan volleyball player Jessica Ickes helped secure a national title + other athletes recorded notable stats in basketball and swimming events. The Repository
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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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