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🌱 Patch AM: North Canton man, retired teacher, faces serious charges from former students.
Coming up on the North Canton Patch calendar: Family Self-Defense with The Open Space Martial Arts!
Greetings North Canton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- North Canton man, retired teacher, faces serious charges from former students.
Also on today's calendar: Summit Senior Expo 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Retired Green Middle School teacher arrested on rape, sexual battery charges involving students (jordanmiller.news) — A retired Green Middle School teacher who lives in North Canton has been arrested on rape and sexual battery charges involving former female students, following a Summit County grand jury indictment. Investigators say the alleged abuse dates back to the late 1990s, and they're asking anyone with information to contact the Summit County Sheriff's Office. 
📸 Around North Canton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Canton
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★ Featured events ★
- Family Self-Defense with The Open Space Martial Arts! →
The Open Space Martial Arts, 1312 South Main Street, North Canton
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Summit Senior Expo 2026 →
Summit Mall, 3265 W Market St, Fairlawn
9:00 am - GlenOak: Varsity Football vs. Green (Homecoming) →
Bob Commings Field, 1801 Schneider Street NE, Canton
7:00 pm - Stranger Danger with The Open Space Martial Arts! →
The Open Space Martial Arts, 1312 South Main Street, North Canton - North Canton Chocolate Walk (Hosted by the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce) →
North Canton, OH Calendar, 121 S. Main St., North Canton
1:00 pm - Lending: Non-QM vs. Traditional →
7110 Whipple Avenue Northwest, North Canton
12:00 pm - Trivia Night at The Basement Sports Bar & Gril →
6976 Whipple Avenue Northwest, North Canton
6:00 pm - Fire Prevention Week Open House at the North Canton Fire Department →
North Canton, OH Calendar, 300 North Main Street, North Canton
6:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting →
North Canton, OH Calendar, 845 W Maple Street, North Canton
7:00 pm - NCPD Celebrates National Coffee with a Cop Day →
North Canton, OH Calendar, 1308 S. Main St., North Canton
11:00 am - GlenOak: Stadium: Girls JV Soccer vs. West Branch →
Bob Commings Field, 1801 Schneider Street NE, Canton
5:00 pm - 2026 Retiree Expo →
Belden Village Mall, 4230 Belden Village St NW, Canton
10:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Today, on my way to my hearing aid appointment, I was sitting at a red light when a homeless man approached me.
But instead of asking me for something, he tried to give me something. An unopened bag of chips. I don't know why, but it hit me hard. Here was… (Nextdoor Elmhurst) - Punky made it home this morning at 3:00!!!!
We are so happy and thank you all so much for all your help!!!! Our lil butterball made it back!!! Now we can have thanksgiving!!!!! (Nextdoor Woodside Ave)
- Cinemark USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Theatre Team Member in North Canton. Apply here.
- Spencer Gifts, LLC posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in North Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Stark County grand jury indicts 3 suspects in deaths of 2 women found shot in Canton apartment fire (wkyc.com)
- Popular Country Music Duo Officially Reuniting for 2027 Tour (newsbreak.com)
- As a runner, these 5 new Nike releases are helping me transition into fall training (cantonrep.com)
Louisville
- Crusaders look to build on big win for playoff push (heraldstaronline.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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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