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🌱 Patch AM: How new Stark State CDL funding could reshape jobs in North Canton
Coming up on the North Canton Patch calendar: Trace Adkins
Hi there, North Canton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new Stark State CDL funding could reshape jobs in North Canton
- How did North Canton's Scott Sheldon rocket up the Inc. 5000?
- How a North Canton tech giant wants to reinvent your payments
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Some sun, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
- Monday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Husted secures $875,000 for Stark State CDL center, discusses housing costs (sciotovalleyguardian.com) — North Canton residents may see new opportunities at Stark State as U.S. Sen. Jon Husted secures $875,000 to expand the college's CDL training center, expected to train 220 drivers a year. He also hosted a local housing affordability roundtable, highlighting federal efforts to boost homeownership and reduce construction costs that could eventually affect area housing options. 
• More than 100 Ohio companies crack the 2026 Inc. 5000 list (cantonrep.com) — A North Canton-based supply chain firm, Scott Sheldon, is the only Stark County company to land on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 896 with 388% three-year growth. The piece also spotlights other fast-growing Ohio businesses, underscoring how strongly companies across the state are expanding and adding jobs.
• Modernizing payments is a must (paymentsdive.com) — A leader at North Canton-based Diebold Nixdorf explains why banks must modernize their payments systems, moving from decades-old platforms to modular, cloud-based technology. While the discussion is global in scope, it underscores how a major North Canton employer is shaping the future of secure, real-time digital payments worldwide.
📸 Around North Canton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Canton
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★ Featured events ★
- Trace Adkins →
Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave NW, Canton
7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
- Committee of the Whole Meeting →
North Canton, OH Calendar, 845 W Maple Street, North Canton
7:00 pm - Sit Down with the Supt. @ Barr Elementary →
Plain Local Schools Barr Elementary School Announcement,Cafeteria,Gym,Barr Elementary Building,Library,District Wide Announcement
8:45 am - GlenOak: JV Boys Soccer @ Lake →
Plain Local Schools Away
5:00 pm - GlenOak: Varsity Boys Soccer @ Lake →
Plain Local Schools Away
7:00 pm - GlenOak: Girls JV Soccer vs. Lake →
Plain Local Schools Bob Commings Field 1801 Schneider Street NE Canton 44721
5:00 pm - Planning Commission
City of North Canton North Canton Civic Center > Council Chambers - 845 W Maple Street
6:00 pm - GlenOak: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Lake →
Plain Local Schools Bob Commings Field 1801 Schneider Street NE Canton 44721
7:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
📣 North Canton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Varsity Girls' Cross Country at 36 Other Schools
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
9:00 am - Cross Country @ Claymont
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
9:00 am - Varsity Boys' Cross Country at 36 Other Schools
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
9:00 am - MS Volleyball @ Claymont
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
10:00 am
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just a few pics of the blood moon last night.
They are ok but not the greatest. Hope everyone got to see it! (Nextdoor Price Park) - These 3 girls are still avaliable.
Stripe, Black and white and Dot. All have been fixed, rabies and flea treated. $75.00 each. Half price for the 2d one if adopting 2. (Nextdoor Price Park)
- The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Transportation Broker in North Canton. Apply here.
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car posted a job opening for Return Agent - Akron Canton Airport in North Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Vicious Biscuit Canton: Coming to Belden Center in 2027 (cleveland.com)
- Xtreme Hip Hop changing lives on step at a time (wjbf.com)
- Walsh kicks off NCAA college football season with win at West Liberty (cantonrep.com)
Louisville
- Lady Leopards Sweep Crusaders in Home Opener (louisvilleleopards.org)
Ok North 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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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