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Sunday, December 28th, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Will Dent, the founding CEO of ABCD Inc., will retire on Dec. 31 after more than 50 years of service that contributed over $75 million to local community programs. He will be succeeded by Rev. Tomier Davenport (a longtime board member and local leader). The Repository
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stark County residents can review detailed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day hours for local stores like Giant Eagle, IGA, Acme, and more. Hours differ by retailer + some locations may be closed on New Year’s Day, so shoppers are advised to check times before heading out. The Repository
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Niko Moon played his first ticketed show at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton, marking one of 2025's best concerts + a boost for local music lovers. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mount Union football players Giovanni Kennedy, Kosta Thrasivoulou and Kaleb Brown were named to the D3football.com All-America Team, with Kennedy and Thrasivoulou earning first team honors and Brown receiving second team recognition. The Repository
- ➤ Marlington's Bailee Pietz and McKinley's Jamar Keyes were named Stark County Athlete of the Week for Dec. 15-21 after receiving 25,710 votes. Pietz scored 15 points in a win over Salem and Keyes recorded 32 points + 7 rebounds in overtime. The Repository
- ➤ Olentangy's boys basketball team won its game Saturday, Dec. 27 when Ty Walburn scored at the buzzer after Hoover's Hunter Hershberger tied the game with 25 seconds left. The Repository
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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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Miller Lite Canton Motorcycle Swap Meet
10 AM – 3 PM — Stark County Fairgrounds — Free entry for kids 16 and under — The largest motorcycle swap meet in northeastern Ohio filled with parts, leather, and delicious food.
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Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
7-9 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a century of thrills and laughs with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters.
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Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Pricing varies — Craft a cozy chunky knit blanket and enjoy light snacks and BYOB beverages.
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