Daily
Canton
Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ed Balint reviewed local 2025 entertainment highlights such as Niko Moon’s fully ticketed show at Centennial Plaza and Charlie the golden retriever starring in Air Bud Returns (fall theater debut) as he covered concerts, art and unique events that united Canton. The Repository
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Deepshikha Bhati, a computer science lecturer at Kent State University at Stark, is featured for her work in explainable and multimodal AI – a field set to boost education, health care and business productivity. She continues to empower first-generation students while pursuing her doctoral research in computer science. The Repository
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Stark County Division of Children Services is hosting an in-person foster parent meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 402 Second St. SE - registration is required to speak with licensing specialists. The Repository
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, Harold Fannin Jr. (a Canton native) scored a 28-yard touchdown before leaving with a re-aggravated groin injury, and the Browns listed him as questionable after he received treatment at the medical tent. The Repository
- ➤ Stark County college athletes excelled last week, with North Canton’s Michael Shimek earning Division II All-American honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation & UAH’s Quentin Toles leading his team to wins, while competitors from West Virginia, Youngstown State & other schools posted strong performances in swimming, track & basketball. 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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Cucina Demonstration Dinner – Home-Style Tuscan Comforts
6-7:30 p.m. — Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa — $75.00 - $80.00 USD — Experience delicious Tuscan cooking and delightful wines from talented chefs.
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~ Rick Rubin
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