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And on the North Canton Patch calendar - Friends of the NCPL semi-annual book sale

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Greetings North Canton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a North Canton traffic camera was sliced off its pole

Also on today's calendar: Friends of the NCPL semi-annual book sale and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Flock camera cut down with reciprocating saw in North Canton (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — North Canton police are investigating after a Flock license plate camera on Applegrove Street NW was cut down with a reciprocating saw amid similar vandalism across Ohio. The city operates five of these cameras, plus seven more run by the Stark County Sheriff's Office, and each costs $2,500 annually. Residents are being asked to contact police with any information about the incident.
   

📸 Around North Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Canton

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Family Storytime
    Green Branch Library - Community Room
    10:30 am
  • DG Ryan Boyce at Columbiana Rotary Club
    Rotary District 6650 Columbiana American Legion
    12:00 pm
  • Get Tech Help with a Technology Trainer
    Green Branch Library -
    1:00 pm
  • Varsity Boys' Golf at Tuslaw High School
    Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
    3:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • In north canton.
    Something going on at the airport today. Very loud planes and booms an I just saw something that resembled a fighter jet fly overhead? I'm no… (Nextdoor Beacon HIll)
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in North Canton. Apply here.
  • The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Transportation Broker in North Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canton

  • Police say final suspect from Canton double homicide in custody (cleveland19.com)
  • Woman dies after crashing into commuter bus (cleveland.com)
  • Mosquito Control Continues Monday (whbc.com)

East Canton

  • What's new this year for Stark-area schools? Your complete roundup (cantonrep.com)

Massillon

  • MassMu, boosters to scoop up Tiger-Striped Ice Cream Night (cantonrep.com)
  • B&W (BW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript (fool.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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