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Also on today's calendar: 28th Annual Domestic Violence Seminar and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Canton's air now meets federal standards after Republic Steel closure (centredaily.com) — Canton's air now meets federal clean-air standards after the closure of Republic Steel, removing the city from the EPA's nonattainment list for lead for the first time in decades. While stricter industrial limits near the former plant have been lifted, local health officials say monitoring will continue and residents remain watchful about how any future development could affect neighborhood air quality and health.
2. Canton man sentenced to 21 to 26 1/2 years in kidnapping case (cleveland19.com) — A Canton man has been sentenced to 21 to 26½ years in prison after a Stark County jury convicted him of kidnapping and related charges involving his live-in partner. Prosecutors say he threatened her and her children with a firearm, assaulted her, and tried to prevent them from leaving before she escaped and relatives alerted police, underscoring local efforts to hold violent offenders accountable.
3. Man accused of trying to kill Canton police officer rejects plea deal (kentucky.com) — Canton readers learn that a Plain Township man accused of attempting to shoot a Canton police officer at the Atlantic Boulevard NE Walmart has rejected a plea deal and now faces a December trial. The article explains the serious charges, potential prison time, and how Stark County Common Pleas Court is handling the case and insanity plea.
4. McKinley Presidential Library will host 'Monster Bash' Oct. 10 Events (farmanddairy.com) — Families in Canton can mark their calendars for the McKinley Presidential Library's 'Monster Bash' Science Saturday on October 10, running from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum on McKinley Monument Drive. With regular admission, kids and adults can explore the real science behind spooky animals and classic monster legends, from bats and wolves to werewolves and vampires, in a fun, hands-on setting.
5. Former NE Ohio teacher charged with rape and sexual battery of students (fox8.com) — A former Green Local Schools teacher was arrested at his North Canton home and indicted on rape and sexual battery charges involving former middle school students, with alleged abuse dating back to the late 1990s. Investigators and Green school officials are urging any additional former students with information to come forward as the case proceeds through Summit County's courts.
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