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Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Canton, Alliance data center sites sell for millions (kentucky.com) — Canton's future tech footprint is growing, with two properties for the planned Midwest Digital Gateway data center selling for $72.9 million after the city annexed the land from Canton Township. The same batch of Stark County real estate transfers details a new data center project in Alliance and dozens of notable home and commercial sales across Canton and nearby communities.
2. Three indicted in deaths of 2 women found shot in Canton apartment fire (cleveland.com) — Canton residents are learning more about a tragic Skyline Terrace Apartments case, as three Canton-area residents have been indicted in connection with two women found shot and burned there in August. The suspects face murder, arson, and evidence-tampering charges, with bonds set as high as $3 million while the case moves toward pre-trial hearings next week.
3. Popular Country Music Duo Officially Reuniting for 2027 Tour (newsbreak.com) — Florida Georgia Line will bring their 2027 reunion tour to Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on August 8, during the busy Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend. The show is part of a national festival tour marking the duo's first headlining run together since 2019, promising a big country draw alongside the usual Hall of Fame festivities.
4. Stark's fallen Vietnam veterans honored on traveling wall (kentucky.com) — Canton and Stark County Vietnam veterans are prominently remembered on The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Washington, D.C. memorial now touring Ohio. The story highlights Canton native nurse Sharon Lane and dozens of other local service members whose names are etched on the wall, while explaining how volunteers help families and veterans find healing and learn more about their service.
5. Plain Man Rejects Plea Deal in Attempted Murder Case (whbc.com) — A Canton Township man accused of trying to shoot a Canton police officer at the Route 62 Walmart has rejected a plea deal and will head to trial in December. Prosecutors had recommended 15 to 19½ years, but a Stark County judge warned he could face more than double that if convicted on all charges by a jury.
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