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🌱 Patch AM: Canton mourns former mayor Tom Bernabei’s life of public service
Also, don't miss Civil Service Commission Meeting on the Canton Patch calendar
Morning Canton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Canton mourns former mayor Tom Bernabei’s life of public service
- How Stark County keeps producing Ohio’s top high school football stars
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Find out what's happening in Cantonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Cantonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 28 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 39, low: 30.
- Thursday: Becoming windier; p.m. rain, with a high of 50 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• TOM BERNABEI 1946-2025: Love for Family, City (whbc.com) — Former Canton mayor Tom Bernabei, remembered for his late-in-life but successful run for mayor, has died, leaving a legacy of steady, research-driven leadership at City Hall. After breaking from the Democratic Party to run as an independent, he narrowly defeated an incumbent, then served without opposition in 2019 while also contributing to SARTA and Stark County government. 
• Massillon Tigers football star Ja'Dyn Williams wins Art Teynor Award (cantonrep.com) — Stark County football fans have another reason to celebrate, as Massillon Tigers linebacker Ja'Dyn Williams has earned the prestigious statewide Art Teynor Award for his play, leadership, and 4.0 academics. The honor continues a strong local tradition that includes Canton South quarterback Jack “Poochie” Snyder and Canton McKinley standouts, underscoring the region’s reputation as a high school football powerhouse.
📸 Around Canton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton
- Civil Service Commission Meeting
Canton, OH Calendar , 218 Cleveland Ave SW 3rd Floor , Canton
8:30 am - Canton Farmers' Market Indoors
Canton, OH Calendar , 1001 Market Ave N , Canton
10:00 am - SCCAA Offices Closing @ Noon
Stark County Community Action Agency , 1366 Market Ave N , Canton - SCCAA Offices Closed
Stark County Community Action Agency , 1366 Market Ave N , Canton
Wednesday December 17
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
📣 Canton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body
Green Branch Library - Community Room
11:00 am - Knit for the Needy
John Torok Community & Senior Center , 4224 Massillon Road , Green
1:00 pm - Math night (title)
Pfeiffer Intermediate Massillon, OH 44646
4:00 pm - GBK-7B, GBK-8B vs. Perry
CC - Auxiliary Gym
5:00 pm - Cheer-V, Cheer-JV at Jackson
Jackson High School
5:30 pm - BBK-JV, BBK-V at Jackson
Jackson High School
5:30 pm - BBBall v Canton South
Fairless High School Navarre, OH 44662
5:30 pm - 6th Grade Band Concert
Pfeiffer Intermediate Massillon, OH 44646
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Cooper, a dog who went missing in Canton, OH, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 26 minutes. Message from Owner: "This is… (Nextdoor North Lehman Neighborhood Alliance) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
FOUND on December 8, 2025 in Canton, OH 44702 near Staybridge Suites Everhard Road, Canton, Ohio Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor South Canton)
- David's Bridal, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Alterations Specialist in Canton. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for $18/hr - $25/hr - 1st Shift - MIG Welder in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Canton
- Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for Dec. 13, 2025 (cantonrep.com)
North Canton
- Pittsburgh Thunderbirds' Chris Graber Sets Guinness World Record (ultiworld.com)
Louisville
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-- The Patch AM Team
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