Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How Dolly Parton’s book program reaches kids through North Canton’s library
You won't want to miss GlenOak: Freshman Football @ Massillon on the North Canton Patch calendar

Good morning North Canton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Dolly Parton's book program reaches kids through North Canton's library
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dolly Parton remains a champion of literacy in Stark and across US (cantonrep.com) — North Canton families benefit directly from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which partners with Stark Library and the North Canton Public Library to mail free books to local children under 6. The article reflects on Parton's literacy legacy, explains how the program expanded across Stark County and Ohio, and highlights ongoing efforts to keep books flowing to young readers despite her passing.
![]()
📸 Around North Canton
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in North Canton
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- GlenOak: Freshman Football @ Massillon →
Plain Local Schools Away
6:00 pm - GlenOak Band: Football Game (home) →
Plain Local Schools Music Aux P138,Band Room P134
5:00 pm - GlenOak: Varsity Football vs. Massillon →
Plain Local Schools Bob Commings Field 1801 Schneider Street NE Canton 44721
7:00 pm - 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
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
📣 North Canton Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Family Storytime
Green Branch Library - Community Room
10:30 am - Varsity Boys' Golf at Coventry High School
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
3:00 pm - CSMS Soccer @ New Philadelphia
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
5:00 pm - GlenOak: Freshman Volleyball vs. Lake →
Plain Local Schools Auxiliary Gym
5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making North Canton PatchAM possible:
- Creative Beginnings Christian Preschool — 3308872205
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Canton Ohio honors NBA legend, Phil Hubbard, with basketball court re-naming celebration —TIMOTHY COX Read on Patch
- I was very sad about Dolly Parton, she was a Class Act, a bubbling and beautiful woman and I never thought she would pass I cried when I heard it.
She was very generous and gave money to the children that graduated in Tennessee and I think she donated over 3 million to the Stark County Library… (Nextdoor Woodside Ave)
- Accurate Staffing Inc posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in North Canton. Apply here.
- Allegiance Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Shift Floor Tech in North Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Connoisseur Canton Raises a $225K Magic Wand for Wish-A-Thon (radioink.com)
- Canton unveils shower bus, eyes spring rollout for service vehicle (cantonrep.com)
- Today in History: September 7, Germany launches Blitz on UK (ourmidland.com)
Louisville
- Vote for Anderson Aid Pest Control Stark County Athlete of the Week Aug 17-23 (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
East Canton
- Driver avoids jail for fiery fatal crash near East Canton (cantonrep.com)
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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.