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Canfield, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Canfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How closely are Canfield police watching your phone at red lights?
- How a missing West Virginia teen ended up seeking help in Canfield
- Meet the Canfield native earning academic honors on Marshall’s diamond
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Very warm with sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Texting while driving in Canfield: Police are watching (wfmj.com) — Canfield drivers are facing stepped-up enforcement as local police issue multiple citations to people using phones behind the wheel at busy city intersections. The crackdown follows a sharp statewide rise in distracted-driving tickets, with fines, license points, and possible suspensions for repeat offenders, especially younger motorists and those caught in construction zones, though overall crash numbers are slowly declining. 
2. Girl who said she was taken in W. Va. runs into NE Ohio store asking for help (fox8.com) — A 32-year-old Canfield man faces felony charges after a missing 15-year-old from West Virginia ran into a local grocery store claiming she’d been abducted and brought to Canfield. Police say phone records revealed explicit messages, and the man has been arraigned, with a preliminary hearing scheduled Friday.
3. Herd Baseball Has Five Named to CSC Academic All-District Team (herdzone.com) — Canfield residents can cheer on hometown first baseman AJ Havrilla, who started every game for Marshall University baseball and earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors. He led the team in walks and solid offensive production, joining four teammates recognized for balancing strong academics with key on-field roles.
4. ‘Camp Invention' invites students to ignite curiosity in Canfield (wfmj.com) — Families in Canfield can sign up rising third- through fifth-graders for a hands-on Camp Invention: Spark STEM program at the ESC of Eastern Ohio on Palmyra Road, running July 13–17. Kids will tackle creative challenges in engineering, forensic science, entrepreneurship, and space exploration while building confidence and making friends, with possible fee reductions for qualifying Mahoning County residents.
5. Darlene Gaal, Boardman, Ohio (wkbn.com) — Family and friends of Boardman resident Darlene Gaal are invited to calling hours this Saturday and burial on Monday, with memorial donations requested for Angels for Animals on South Range Road in Canfield. The 77-year-old retiree from Packard Electric is remembered for her generosity, love of family, and close friendships from work and car clubs.
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Youth Volleyball Camp
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Campbell Library, 436 Struthers Coitsville Rd, Lowellville
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Track & Field State Championship Meet
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Birdfish Brewing Co., 140 E Park Ave, Columbiana
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Birdfish Brewing Co., 140 E Park Ave, Columbiana
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Track & Field State Championship
McDonald Local Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, 2450 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH -
Metropolis Popcorn — BIRDFISH →
Birdfish Brewing Co., 140 E Park Ave, Columbiana
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Columbiana Wine Festival 2026 →
TownCenter at Firestone Farms, 101 Town Center Ave, Columbiana
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Board of Education Meeting
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Wednesday June 3
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- The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Music Teacher Store 2907 in Canfield. Apply here.
- OMNI MANOR INC posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Canfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canfield here.
Ok Canfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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