🌱 Patch AM: How North Canton Girl Scouts turned a tiny library into a hotspot

Morning Canton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How North Canton Girl Scouts turned a tiny library into a hotspot
• How did JCSU seize control of the Hall of Fame Classic?

Also on today's calendar: Lest We Forget and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Little Free Libraries pop up all over Stark County (cantonrep.com) — Little Free Libraries are flourishing across Stark County, including a Girl Scout–built box at North Canton's Rotary Park that's become a popular neighborhood stop. Aultman College's long-running library and dozens of other boxes are helping families easily access free books, especially for children. Residents are encouraged to start their own simple book-exchange boxes to keep the reading momentum going.
   

• JCSU Football 'Figures It Out' in Dominant Hall of Fame Classic Win (hbcugameday.com) — Johnson C. Smith University's football team bounced back in Canton dominating Albany State 27-7 in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. A strong running game, steadier quarterback play, and a stingy defense helped secure the Hall of Fame Classic trophy. Coaches say the performance marked real progress, but there's still work ahead.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Lest We Forget →
  Trinity United Church of Christ, 3909 Blackburn Rd NW, Canton
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Make an Autumn Birdhouse Buffet →
  Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard, 5228 State Street Northeast, Canton
• Stark County - From Roots to Branches: Explore Your Family History →
  Stark Library-DeHoff, 216 Hartford Ave SE, Canton
  2:00 pm
• Gervasi Vineyard Cruise-In featuring Eastern Buckeye Region Porsche Club of America →
  Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Canton Farmers' Market →
  340 4th St NW, Canton
• 9/11 Annual Day of Service Clean-Up →
  Project REBUILD Training Center, 406 Shorb Ave NW, Canton
  9:00 am
• Canton Canvass ESFC & Krista Allison →
  Stark County Democratic Field Office, 2920 Market Ave N, Canton
  10:00 am
• Weekly Phone Banking in Canton →
  Canton OH
  2:00 pm
• Love Canton Event →
  Canton Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave NW, Canton
  3:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Abner Yoder Memorial Links Fore Life Invitational →
  Glenmoor Country Club, 4191 Glenmoor Rd NW, Canton
  7:30 am
Thursday September 17
• Oktoberfest Bingo: Raise a Stein to a Winning Time! 🍻 →
  Canton Regency, 4515 22nd St NW, Canton
  1:30 pm
• "Get the Scoop" on Junior League →
  Ro's Custard Creations, 1166 S Main St, North Canton
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Praise report!!!
  A wonderful young man knocked on our door and offered to mow the lawn. Fair price! I sprained my ankle on Monday. I love mowing the lawn every… (Nextdoor Lakeside Ave/21st St NW)
• Hovering like a hummingbird.
  Perhaps it is there being watchful for the protection of another while collecting nectar. Thought the action packed video and flowers would charm… (Nextdoor Richville and Shepler)

• SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Canton. Apply here.
• Mission Pet Health posted a job opening for Receptionist - Mellett Animal Hospital in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Canton

• Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for Sept. 6, 2026 (cantonrep.com)
• Malvern cross country: Emma Maher, Charlee Schreffler lead Hornets (yourohionews.com)

North Canton

• North Canton considers honoring veterans with special street signs (cantonrep.com)
• Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for Sept. 6, 2026 (cantonrep.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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