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Greetings Canton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's on the menu at Canton's new Heather's Place.
  • Don't miss free kids' Halloween costumes at Canton open house
  • Remember when Canton first opened the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Also on today's calendar: Lest We Forget and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 60.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mom & daughters to open Heather's Place at former Athens Restaurant (cantonrep.com) — A new family-run diner, Heather's Place, is opening Sept. 9 in the former Athens Restaurant at 816 Harrison Ave. in Canton, serving homestyle breakfasts, lunches, and some Greek favorites. The owners, longtime Canton residents, also plan community efforts like supporting Canton City Schools students and adopting a family for Christmas, with regular hours Wednesday through Sunday mornings and early afternoons.
   

• Early Childhood Resource Center to host Canton open house (kentucky.com) — Families in Canton can visit the Early Childhood Resource Center's open house on Oct. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1718 Cleveland Ave. NW to explore programs, meet staff, and enjoy crafts and refreshments. Kids can also pick up a free Halloween costume while supplies last, with registration encouraged but walk‑ins welcome.
   

• Today in history: Germany launches Blitz on UK (bostonglobe.com) — A historical roundup notes that on this date in 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened in Canton enshrining its first 17 members, a point of pride for local football fans. The list also recalls global and national milestones from the Blitz in World War II to the first Miss America pageant and the origin of the term "Uncle Sam."
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday September 13
  • Lest We Forget →
    Trinity United Church of Christ, 3909 Blackburn Rd NW, Canton
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I went out to smoke while at friend's house.
    When I came back in I said, "don't hate me." They said, "did you bring in a cat?" Haha, not wrong. Forever the cat lady (Nextdoor Middlebranch / State)
  • Please come and catch me while I'm easy to catch and before I become a feral.
    I need a good home. I'm approx. 12 weeks old or less and very lovable. I'm free. Will have help to catch me. I hang around Sapphire Ave. Call this… (Nextdoor Pebblebrook Plain)
  • Whistle Express Car Wash posted a job opening for Team Member in Canton. Apply here.
  • The Grounds Guys posted a job opening for Landscape Team Member - Perfect for Students in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Canton

  • Minerva sports roundup: Golf teams sweep, football tops Sandy Valley (yourohionews.com)

North Canton

  • A guide to Stark County Oktoberfests (cantonrep.com)
  • Vote for Anderson Aid Pest Control Stark County Athlete of the Week Aug. 31-Sept. 4 (thesuburbanite.com)

Louisville

  • Vote for Anderson Aid Pest Control Stark County Athlete of the Week Aug. 31-Sept. 4 (the-review.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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