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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Canton pizza spots do locals say beat anything in Akron?
  • Do you remember a 'TAD' engraved chest that passed through Canton?
  • Why were undocumented workers allegedly being brought to Canton for jobs?

Also on today's calendar: Canton Pickle Fest- Fall Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 8 Canton-Area Pizza Shops Locals Swear Beat Anything In Akron (newsbreak.com) — If you are craving pizza in Canton, this roundup highlights eight Stark County favorites, with detailed hours, parking tips, and what to order at each spot. Several Canton shops, including Mike's Pizza, The Pizza Oven, Camellone, and Kraus', are featured alongside nearby Massillon and North Canton standouts, giving you plenty of local options for your next slice night.
   

• Reedy man continues to look for proof he has Tad Lincoln's chest of drawers (newsandsentinel.com) — A West Virginia antiques collector is asking Canton and wider Stark County residents to share any memories of a distinctive chest of drawers that might once have belonged to Tad Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's youngest son. One lead has already pointed to a Canton antiques dealer, and even the smallest recollection could help him finally prove the piece's historic origins.
   

• Guatemalan National Pleads Guilty to Transporting Illegal Aliens (justice.gov) — Federal prosecutors say a Guatemalan man admitted transporting migrants from Los Angeles to Canton, where they were allegedly headed for work, as part of repeated trips uncovered after a Missouri traffic stop. He now faces up to 10 years in prison under a Justice Department initiative that uses charged language about immigration and crime.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone need a car?
    Come see me at Diehl Subaru of massillon. When you get here, ask for Rico! (Nextdoor Canton North East)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Canton. Apply here.
  • Canton Local School District posted a job opening for District Cafeteria Worker *Temporary* - 3.5 hour - Canton Local School District in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Canton

  • Volato Group to Rebrand as SOAR AI as the Company Scales AI Infrastructure Business (natlawreview.com)
  • Confluence versus Convergence – September 2026 M&A Activity (thetargetreport.com)

Louisville

  • Driver avoiding collision leaves road, car hits Washington Twp. home (kentucky.com)

Massillon

  • America's most striking Halloween displays transform communities (usatoday.com)
  • Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for Oct. 7, 2026 (indeonline.com)
  • MW Players of Week: Jackson Arnold Accounts For Five Touchdowns (7220sports.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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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