Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Canton seeking public input to reduce traffic deaths and injuries (centredaily.com) — Canton is asking everyone who lives, works, or travels in the city to complete an online Community Safety Action Plan survey by Sept. 30 to help reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries. The feedback will guide how Canton targets dangerous streets, pursues federal Safe Streets and Roads for All funding, and improves safety for drivers, walkers, cyclists, and transit riders across town.
• Cause of explosive Canton house fire being investigated (fox8.com) — An explosion and fire in a northeast Canton neighborhood destroyed a home on Bollinger Avenue and left a 63‑year‑old resident severely burned, though neighbors heroically pulled her to safety. Canton firefighters are still investigating the cause, while friends worry oxygen use and smoking may have played a role. Neighbors say they're grateful children weren't home and are now focused on her recovery.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Stark County Sheriff's Office Today, on Suicide Prevention Day, we pause to recognize that many in our community carry burdens we cannot see. If you are struggling, please… (Nextdoor Sherer Ave SW)
Has anyone seen a tabby cat wandering in the area? My boy Pumpkin got out of the house on labor day and we haven't seen him since. I've had him since he was a kitten and I want him back home. (Nextdoor Cromer)
Zoll Data Systems posted a job opening for Strategic Distribution Manager in Canton. Apply here.
Canton City School District posted a job opening for Substitute Child Nutrition Staff in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Canton
Man facing half a dozen charges for deadly crash (wfmj.com)
North Canton
Math enrichment program North Canton Ohio Bright Minds Learning (issuewire.com)
Why This Car Salesman Became a Right at Home Franchisee (1851franchise.com)
Is empathy a virtue or a weakness? Vance, Musk and others say it's gone too far (washingtontimes.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
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