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In today's newsletter:

  • Canton mourns the passing of former Mayor Thomas Bernabei
  • Why did Canton’s high‑profile Frank Tyson case get a new prosecutor?
  • What changes will Janelle Lee bring to YWCA Canton?

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cold; a stray morning flurry, with a high of 30 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cold; a bit of afternoon snow, temps: high: 29, low: 9. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Cloudy, breezy and quite cold, with a high of 20 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Canton Mayor Thomas Bernabei passes away at age 79 (wkyc.com) — Canton is mourning former Mayor Thomas Bernabei, who died Thursday at 79 after a brief illness at Aultman Hospital. A lifelong Stark County resident, he led Canton through financial challenges, major infrastructure upgrades, neighborhood cleanups, and key hospital and business projects, after decades of service in city and county government. Funeral service details will be announced later.
   

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2. Judge signs off on special prosecutor in Frank Tyson case; special prosecutor weighs in on process (news5cleveland.com) — A new special prosecutor from Marion County is taking over the high‑profile case involving two Canton police officers charged in the 2024 in‑custody death of Frank Tyson, with trial set for late January. The story explains why Stark County’s prosecutor stepped aside and how Ohio brings in outside prosecutors when conflicts arise, highlighting what’s next in this closely watched Canton case.
   

3. YWCA Canton names Janelle Lee as interim CEO (cantonrep.com) — A key leadership change is underway at YWCA Canton, where local nonprofit and business development leader Janelle Lee has been appointed interim CEO following Shana Smith’s resignation. Lee, who has deep experience in regional economic and community work, will guide the organization for at least six months while the board, with support from YWCA USA, plans a permanent hire.
   

4. Canton mother and daughter indicted for murder in connection with man found dead in Akron (wkyc.com) — Two Canton women have been indicted on aggravated murder and related charges after investigators concluded an Akron man was killed in Canton this summer. Police say the victim was found dead in Akron, but the crime allegedly occurred in Canton, with both local and federal officers involved in the October arrests. Authorities have not yet released details about a possible motive.
   

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