Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
Good morning, Canton.
🎭 Culture
Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Stark Debutante Cotillion at 4 p.m. March 22 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.
The revived event seeks sponsors and accepts donations ranging from $500 to $5,000 — tickets cost $75 per person and formal attire is required.
🏛️ Government
Stark County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a 13-week Citizens Academy that will offer firearm safety training, drone demos, and tours of the crime lab and jail; classes will begin on Feb.
10 at (4500 Atlantic Blvd. NE) and applications close Feb. 3.
🏈 Sports
The 90th annual Greater Stark County Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame banquet will be held Jan.
18, 2026 at the North Canton Eagles Event Center, where a cash bar opens at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6 p.m., with tickets costing $45 available in advance.
Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists announced include quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald among 15 modern era candidates in Canton, with a committee vote scheduled (Feb.
5) to induct three to five players.
🎉 Canton Events
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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.
Movement & Mocktail
Time TBA — Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa — Handcrafted cocktails available — Celebrate Dry January with Pilates and delightful zero-proof cocktails.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
🏠 Canton Real Estate
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