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Coming up: Labor of Love Run on the Canton Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- When you can visit the powerful 'Remembering Our Fallen' exhibit
- Canton youth minister faces multiple criminal charges involving juvenile congregants.
- Could this Amazon data center deal unravel in Perry Township–Canton?
Also on today's calendar: Labor of Love Run and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Remembering Our Fallen' exhibit on display in Canton Events (farmanddairy.com) — Residents will soon be able to visit the powerful "Remembering Our Fallen" exhibit at the McKinley National Memorial in Canton from Sept. 9–13, free of charge. Timed to coincide with the Canton Fire Department's 9/11 Memorial Climb, the traveling tribute features 35 towers honoring thousands of service members lost since 2001, including those affected by post-traumatic stress. 
• Stark County youth minister faces multiple charges involving juvenile victims - Jordan Miller News - News That Matters To You in Ohio (jordanmiller.news) — A 41-year-old Canton man who served as a youth minister at a Plain Township congregation is facing multiple misdemeanor charges, including grooming, sexual imposition, unlawful restraint, and assault involving juvenile girls. Filed in Canton Municipal Court, the complaints describe alleged unwanted physical and sexual contact at church and a home, while emphasizing that the accusations have not yet been proven and the defendant remains presumed innocent.
• Residents sue over approvals tied to Perry Township data center (cantonrep.com) — Residents near Faircrest Street SW are suing over approvals for a massive Amazon data center in the Perry Township–Canton Joint Economic Development District, challenging a noise ordinance and tax-abatement process they say violated Ohio law. If you live in Canton or nearby, the case could affect tax breaks, local revenues, and how openly future projects are approved in your neighborhood.
📸 Around Canton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton
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- Labor Day →
Canton, OH Calendar Canton, OH 44702 - No School - Labor Day
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707 - No School Due to Labor Day - All Schools and Offices Closed
Eca @ Crenshaw Canton, OH 44705 - Labor of Love Run →
The Chapel in Green, 1800 Raber Rd, Uniontown
7:30 am - District Conference Rm - CO Meetings
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
8:00 am - CS Baseball Association Practices - Faircrest Baseball Fields/Cat cages
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
6:00 pm - 1111 Field- MS Soccer Practice
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
6:00 pm - After School Programming Begins
Eca @ Crenshaw Canton, OH 44705 - Lest We Forget →
Trinity United Church of Christ, 3909 Blackburn Rd NW, Canton
3:00 pm - Abner Yoder Memorial Links Fore Life Invitational →
Glenmoor Country Club, 4191 Glenmoor Rd NW, Canton
7:30 am - Oktoberfest Bingo: Raise a Stein to a Winning Time! 🍻 →
Canton Regency, 4515 22nd St NW, Canton
1:30 pm - "Get the Scoop" on Junior League →
Ro's Custard Creations, 1166 S Main St, North Canton
5:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi Neighbors!
Does anyone know where I can get fresh paw paws? I think they should be in season? (Nextdoor Whipple Heights North) - Tonight is the night!
The Canvas on Concrete Canton First Friday. We will be open tonight at our Downtown Canton location! As always, we will have fantastic live music all… (Nextdoor Summit and Downtown)
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Canton. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Canton Telecommunicator (911 Dispatcher) in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Canton
- Why pro campers say this RTIC outdoor gear rivals Yeti—now 50% off (cantonrep.com)
- Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for Sept. 3, 2026 (cantonrep.com)
- Fellow NFL players select Rams DE Myles Garrett best in the league (cantonrep.com)
North Canton
- Gaga about gardening? 'Botanica 2026' coming to Stark County (cantonrep.com)
- 5 memorable Cleveland Browns openers since 1999 (cantonrep.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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