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Hey there, Canton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Know this fugitive's name and how Canton residents can share tips
  • Why a Trump tourism envoy is betting big on Canton's football future

Also on today's calendar: Sparks of Giving 2026: Avery Anna, Ian Harrison Love & Theft + Fireworks and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• U.S. Marshals name 19-year-old wanted in Stark County shooting as Fugitive of the Week - Jordan Miller News - News That Matters To You in Ohio (jordanmiller.news) — Law enforcement is asking Canton-area residents to help locate 19-year-old Kaden Deland, wanted on a felonious assault charge after shots were reportedly fired during a July incident that also involved a Canton woman accused of striking another person with a vehicle. U.S. Marshals say Deland frequents Canton and Cleveland, and they're offering a reward for anonymous tips leading to his arrest.
   

• President Trump envoy visits Pro Football Hall of Fame campus to boost tourism (cantonrep.com) — Canton's Pro Football Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Village just hosted President Trump's tourism envoy, who's eyeing the campus as a key destination for boosting visitors. The visit comes as the Village advances major projects, including a Gameday Bay water park and on-site hotel slated to open in 2027, strengthening Canton's profile as an international football tourism hub.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Meet and welcome Ginger Layne to my apartment!
    She came to me tonight. And happy to have her be my new companion! Born to a Siamese mother on June 6th. (Nextdoor Malone)
  • **CROYDON & BLACKBURN AREA ***
    Ran outside and cannot find him. His handsome self is named Oscar and he is my dad & step mom's baby. If you see him please reach out to them. He is… (Nextdoor Avondale - Canton)
  • Fresh Mark, Inc. posted a job opening for Security Guard - Full Time in Canton. Apply here.
  • Canton City School District posted a job opening for Pool Supervisor/Lifeguard in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Canton

  • Driver avoids jail for fiery fatal crash near East Canton (cantonrep.com)
  • Week 1 Winners: Stark-area's best players. Latest rankings. What's next (cantonrep.com)

North Canton

  • Former Jackson All-Ohio basketball player to finish career at Walsh (cantonrep.com)
  • US data centre regulation expands through local zoning proposals (dig.watch)
  • William 'Bill' Nathan Mayle, Jr. (wdtv.com)

Louisville

  • Vote for Anderson Aid Pest Control Stark County Athlete of the Week Aug 17-23 (thesuburbanite.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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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