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🌱 Patch AM: Know this fugitive’s name and how Canton residents can share tips

Also check out Sparks of Giving 2026: Avery Anna, Ian Harrison Love & Theft + Fireworks on the Canton Patch calendar

Wednesday August 26th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Canton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Know this fugitive's name and how Canton residents can share tips
  • Why a Trump tourism envoy is betting big on Canton's football future

Also on today's calendar: Sparks of Giving 2026: Avery Anna, Ian Harrison Love & Theft + Fireworks and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• U.S. Marshals name 19-year-old wanted in Stark County shooting as Fugitive of the Week - Jordan Miller News - News That Matters To You in Ohio (jordanmiller.news) — Law enforcement is asking Canton-area residents to help locate 19-year-old Kaden Deland, wanted on a felonious assault charge after shots were reportedly fired during a July incident that also involved a Canton woman accused of striking another person with a vehicle. U.S. Marshals say Deland frequents Canton and Cleveland, and they're offering a reward for anonymous tips leading to his arrest.
   

• President Trump envoy visits Pro Football Hall of Fame campus to boost tourism (cantonrep.com) — Canton's Pro Football Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Village just hosted President Trump's tourism envoy, who's eyeing the campus as a key destination for boosting visitors. The visit comes as the Village advances major projects, including a Gameday Bay water park and on-site hotel slated to open in 2027, strengthening Canton's profile as an international football tourism hub.
   

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  • Meet and welcome Ginger Layne to my apartment!
    She came to me tonight. And happy to have her be my new companion! Born to a Siamese mother on June 6th. (Nextdoor Malone)
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    Ran outside and cannot find him. His handsome self is named Oscar and he is my dad & step mom's baby. If you see him please reach out to them. He is… (Nextdoor Avondale - Canton)
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  • Canton City School District posted a job opening for Pool Supervisor/Lifeguard in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Canton

  • Driver avoids jail for fiery fatal crash near East Canton (cantonrep.com)
  • Week 1 Winners: Stark-area's best players. Latest rankings. What's next (cantonrep.com)

North Canton

  • Former Jackson All-Ohio basketball player to finish career at Walsh (cantonrep.com)
  • US data centre regulation expands through local zoning proposals (dig.watch)
  • William 'Bill' Nathan Mayle, Jr. (wdtv.com)

Louisville

  • Vote for Anderson Aid Pest Control Stark County Athlete of the Week Aug 17-23 (thesuburbanite.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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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