🌱 Patch AM: Deadly Canton crash at Cleveland Avenue and 35th injures SARTA riders

Hi Canton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Deadly Canton crash at Cleveland Avenue and 35th injures SARTA riders
• All three suspects in Canton double homicide are now in custody
• Canton family shares heartbreak as sister's killer gets lengthy sentence

Also on today's calendar: Labor of Love Run and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
• Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman dies after crashing into commuter bus (cleveland.com subscription) — An 85-year-old driver died after her car ran a stop sign and struck the side of a SARTA bus at Cleveland Avenue NW and 35th Street NW in Canton. Several bus passengers suffered minor injuries, and the Canton Metro Crash Team is investigating, though police say drugs and alcohol are not suspected factors.
   

• Police say final suspect from Canton double homicide in custody (cleveland19.com) — Canton police say the third and final suspect tied to a recent double homicide and arson is now in custody, closing a major chapter in a disturbing case. Authorities describe how firefighters discovered two women with burns and gunshot wounds in an Alan Page Drive apartment, and outline the serious charges and high bonds facing all three Canton-area suspects.
   

• Alliance killer gets longer prison term for Beloit woman's murder (cantonrep.com) — A man from Alliance has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison for the 2023 stabbing death of Beloit-area resident Gena Wade, a killing that deeply scarred her Canton-based sister and niece. Canton resident Michelle Hively and her daughter described in court how Wade's death and prior threats shattered their family and sense of safety.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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Tuesday August 18
• FMES Gym - Wildcat Sideline Cheer Practices
  Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
  6:00 pm
• CS Baseball Association Practices - Faircrest Baseball Fields/Cat cages
  Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• 7th Grade First Day of School
  Eca @ Crenshaw Canton, OH 44705
• First Day for Grades 7 & 9
  Eca @ Crenshaw Canton, OH 44705
• All Students Attend (Not Kindergarten)
  Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
• Board of Education Special Meeting →
  Plain Local Schools Board Room
  7:00 am
• Civil Service Commission Meeting →
  Canton, OH Calendar, 218 Cleveland Ave SW 3rd Floor, Canton
  8:30 am
• DG Ryan Boyce at Louisville Rotary Club
  Rotary District 6650 Louisville Eagles
  12:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor of Love Run →
  The Chapel in Green, 1800 Raber Rd, Uniontown
  7:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• GlenOak: Girls Tennis vs. Avon →
  Plain Local Schools Tennis Courts
  4:45 pm
• Oakwood: Green Volleyball @ Massillon (Scrimmage) →
  Plain Local Schools AWAY
  5:15 pm
Wednesday August 19
• GlenOak: Girls Varsity Tennis @ McKinley (Weiss Park) →
  Plain Local Schools Away
  4:30 pm
• GlenOak: Girls JV Soccer vs. Mentor →
  Plain Local Schools Bob Commings Field 1801 Schneider Street NE Canton 44721
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We went to Costco today and purchased a few things we needed as well as these delicious blueberry and cream cheese filled croissants.
  If you get o their bakery, they are in the case right in front of the bakers. (Nextdoor E Center/Lesh)
• I just wanted to say to whoever is reading this:
  May both sides of your pillow be cold. May you plug in your charger to your electronic right the first time. May you find those extra fries at the… (Nextdoor Malone)

• Lendmark Financial Services posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative (Loan Consultant II) in Canton. Apply here.
• Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in East Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Canton

• What's new this year for Stark-area schools? Your complete roundup (cantonrep.com)
• Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for Aug. 16, 2026 (cantonrep.com)
• Guardians lineup, live score updates today vs. Padres (cantonrep.com)

North Canton

• American Legion creating banners to honor veterans in Malvern (cantonrep.com)

Massillon

• MassMu, boosters to scoop up Tiger-Striped Ice Cream Night (cantonrep.com)
• Ohio high school football's Top 10 Canton-area defensive backs to watch (cantonrep.com)

Ok Canton! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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