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Good morning Canton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this missing Canton-area mom and her two kids?
  • Why a Canton man faces serious charges after an I-77 shooting
  • Which future Hall of Famers might be Canton-bound from Pittsburgh?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Break Astro Afternoons at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Cantonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: A.M. mist; otherwise, cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Friday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 47, low: 35.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 41 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Stark County Sheriff's Office searching for missing mom, 2 kids (cantonrep.com) — Authorities in the Canton area are urgently asking for your help locating 32-year-old Arianna Burkhardt and her two young children, last seen Dec. 17 near Middlebranch Avenue in Plain Township. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office says they may be endangered and urges anyone with information to call 330-430-3800 immediately and share the alert to help bring them home.
   

2. Shooting along Interstate 77 leads to charges against Canton man (cantonrep.com) — A Canton resident is jailed on high bond after police say he fired multiple shots at a woman’s car off the I-77 southbound exit at Fulton Road NW, then confronted her at a nearby Circle K. The case, involving two people listed at the same Canton address, has moved into Canton Municipal Court while investigators continue reviewing surveillance and witness reports.
   

3. Steelers continue to keep defying the NFL's parity (weirtondailytimes.com) — Pittsburgh’s remarkable streak of 22 straight non-losing seasons continues, highlighted by castoff players stepping up in a key win over Detroit. For Canton fans, the piece notes how Steelers greats like Ben Roethlisberger and T.J. Watt are strong candidates for future gold jackets at the Pro Football Hall of Fame here.
   

4. 21-year-old man dies days after Stark County crash (fox8.com) — A 21-year-old man has died from injuries suffered in a Dec. 19 crash in Marlboro Township that also injured a 74-year-old driver from Canton. State troopers say both vehicles went off the road after a head-on collision, and the investigation into what happened is still ongoing.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday December 26
  • Golden Winter Moon
    Painting with a Twist, 4400 Portage St NW, North Canton
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, I hope all is well!
    Are there any Christmas lights tonight that are free or cheap? If so, could you share the details times and prices? Thanks! (Nextdoor Raquel Martelli)
  • Anyone missing a dog along Lake O Shores to Youngsdale , Willow Run Circle NW?
    The dog is carmel colored running aroung in the area. The dog looks like it's lost. If I can catch a picture of it I will add it to the post. (Nextdoor Bayside St)
  • Dave & Buster's Restaurant posted a job opening for Customer Service - Winner's Circle in Canton. Apply here.
  • Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLERS - 1ST & 2ND SHIFT - $16-$20 in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

Ok 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: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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