Canton Stark News

• Course twist: The first-time race bobbed through Stark County Fairgrounds with sudden turns and garbage truck obstacles.
• Community vibe: Runners...

Stark County hosts multiple Oktoberfests this fall with German food, beer, and family fun.

• Perry Township (Sept 12): Parade at 10 a.m. followed by...

The Hall of Fame Hops digital passport launched Sept. 1 and covers 16 Stark County breweries.

• Check in at spots like Fat Head’s, Codex and Unfused...

Momentum gainers: Massillon, West Branch and Northwest remain the area's only undefeated teams. McKinley and Louisville climbed the power poll after...

• Reading access: 85 registered boxes place free books along sidewalks, parks and neighborhoods for easy discovery.
• Neighborhood interaction: Many...

No school for all North Canton City Schools students from December 28, 2026, through January 1, 2027. This district-wide break covers Hoover High, middle school, and elementary levels—families should plan accordingly.

Canton’s McKinley National Memorial will host overlapping 9/11 remembrance events spanning several days.

• Stair Climb: Canton Fire Department’s...

Library cards open minds, create opportunities, and expand communities for all ages. At Stark Library, 61,000 cardholders borrowed 2.7 million items...

The 5th Annual New Berlin Festival brings Oktoberfest fun to downtown North Canton on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at noon in the Downtown...

• Scale: Officers seized 32 grams of cocaine, $22,780 in cash, and a pistol during the Tuesday raid.
• Agencies: Canton Police Coordinated Response...

Former Stark County youth minister Michael Carlton appeared in court facing multiple charges of grooming and sexual misconduct involving three...

• Ronnie Asbell, 79, refuses to leave his Maple Avenue house after a September 1 crash caused major structural damage.
• An uninsured driver hit his...

Pourogi Fest delivers a unique fall experience on October 10 at Unfused Brew Hall.

• Sample craft beers from 15 local breweries with a tasting glass...

• Sept. 3 night: Powerful storm sweeps Stark County with 44 mph gusts, downing trees and power lines.
• Canton impact: Downed trees and outages...

The Stark County High School Cross Country Coaches Association named its weekly honorees.

• Sam Baker (Hoover junior) took eighth in a 432-runner...

Michael Carlton, a former Stark County youth minister, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of misconduct involving three young people. Court records detail allegations dating back to 2023.

Stark County's Master Gardener program hosts Botanica 2026: Nurturing Nature on Oct. 10 at Walsh University's Barrette Center, featuring ecologist...

Stark County joins a five-year regional effort funded by a $3 million federal grant to expand substance-use prevention across 20 eastern Ohio...

North Canton families mark Saturday, October 31 for trick-or-treating from 3:00-5:00 PM. The early evening window makes planning simple for the whole neighborhood.

A Canton man identified as Ogden was arrested in the city's latest homicide.

• He told a caller the gun fired when it “fell”
• Paramedics could not revive the victim at the scene
• Ogden now faces a reckless homicide charge, moving the case into court