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Canton
Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A video tour spotlights local Canton shops offering unique Christmas gifts. The tour explores vintage toys + vinyl, rare books, and custom art, inviting viewers to discover hidden treasures around town. The Repository
- ➤ BBB warned Canton shoppers on Dec. 21 about a text scam that lured consumers with holiday deals to share personal details, advising them to verify offers on official websites before clicking unknown links. The Repository
- ➤ Local organizations will receive new funding for children’s programs in Stark County while several library and park events—scheduled at Massillon and North Canton libraries and at Sippo Lake Park for early January—offer community engagement. The county is also seeking a replacement for a Stark Library trustee. The Repository
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stephanie Kunkel has led Jackson Local's culinary arts program for 21 years and manages the Bear's Den restaurant open to the public; she earned a doctorate from Kent State (a mark of her expertise) as noted in a profile published on Dec. 21. The Repository
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aultman Hospital and Mercy Hospital reported several births last week. Babies arrived from Dec. 1 to Dec. 5 to families in Canton and nearby towns (including Massillon, Bolivar and East Liverpool). The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Canton native Harold Fannin Jr. broke the Browns rookie receptions record with his 67th catch — an 11-yard gain that sparked a 7-0 lead against the Bills. 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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Crushed Glass Winter Tree Art Class
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard — Registration required — Create a stunning crushed glass winter tree with berries in a charming window-look frame.
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