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Tuesday September 8th Patch AM
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Morning Canton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How North Canton Girl Scouts turned a tiny library into a hotspot
  • How did JCSU seize control of the Hall of Fame Classic?

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

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Little Free Libraries pop up all over Stark County (cantonrep.com) — Little Free Libraries are flourishing across Stark County, including a Girl Scout–built box at North Canton's Rotary Park that's become a popular neighborhood stop. Aultman College's long-running library and dozens of other boxes are helping families easily access free books, especially for children. Residents are encouraged to start their own simple book-exchange boxes to keep the reading momentum going.
   

• JCSU Football 'Figures It Out' in Dominant Hall of Fame Classic Win (hbcugameday.com) — Johnson C. Smith University's football team bounced back in Canton dominating Albany State 27-7 in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. A strong running game, steadier quarterback play, and a stingy defense helped secure the Hall of Fame Classic trophy. Coaches say the performance marked real progress, but there's still work ahead.
   


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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

  • Praise report!!!
    A wonderful young man knocked on our door and offered to mow the lawn. Fair price! I sprained my ankle on Monday. I love mowing the lawn every… (Nextdoor Lakeside Ave/21st St NW)
  • Hovering like a hummingbird.
    Perhaps it is there being watchful for the protection of another while collecting nectar. Thought the action packed video and flowers would charm… (Nextdoor Richville and Shepler)
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Canton. Apply here.
  • Mission Pet Health posted a job opening for Receptionist - Mellett Animal Hospital in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Canton

  • Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for Sept. 6, 2026 (cantonrep.com)
  • Malvern cross country: Emma Maher, Charlee Schreffler lead Hornets (yourohionews.com)

North Canton

  • North Canton considers honoring veterans with special street signs (cantonrep.com)
  • Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for Sept. 6, 2026 (cantonrep.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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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