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Greetings Canton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Stark County grand jurors decided in Canton's double homicide case
  • What the Golden Corral closure on Dressler Road means for Canton diners
  • How a Canton neurosurgeon solved one woman's mysterious daily headaches

Also on today's calendar: Canton Caregiver Support Group and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 41.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 men, 1 woman behind bars for deadly double murder in Canton (cleveland19.com) — Canton residents are learning more about August's deadly apartment fire where two local women were found with burns and gunshot wounds, as three suspects now face serious charges including murder, aggravated arson, and evidence tampering. All remain jailed following Stark County grand jury indictments, while another Canton woman investigated in the case was not charged.
   

2. Buffet chain closes locations as it seeks comeback (nj.com subscription) — Golden Corral has permanently closed its buffet on Dressler Road NW in Canton, part of six locations the chain shut down this year amid higher costs and lease issues. The company says it's now betting on smaller formats, better quality, and new concepts as it tries to rebuild after pandemic struggles.
   

3. The Headaches Disrupted Her Life (nytimes.com subscription) — A Dover woman's debilitating daily headaches led her to a neurosurgeon at the Cleveland Clinic's Canton branch, where detailed imaging finally revealed an unusual "brain sag" condition. Her case highlights how persistent, one-sided headaches in older adults can signal something more serious than migraines, and underscores the specialized neurological care available to Canton-area patients.
   

4. Pilot injured after small plane crashes onto State Route 225 near Alliance - Jordan Miller News - News That Matters To You in Ohio (jordanmiller.news) — A small plane operated by Canton Air Sport crashed during landing at Lee Airport near Alliance on Saturday, briefly closing part of State Route 225 and injuring the pilot. The skydiving passengers had already landed safely, and the pilot was taken to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton with minor injuries as state and federal investigators review the incident.
   

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  • Happy Friday afternoon to everyone checking the neighborhood feed today.
    I wanted to share a quick story from yesterday evening that really shows why getting a friendly second opinion is a must. A neighbor from just a few… (Nextdoor 42th Street)
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    Any really good spots? I'm not sure if it's good at the monument? (Nextdoor Arlington Ave)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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