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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Canton man faces charges over a Stark Library threat
- How a revived tax credit could transform downtown Canton’s Renkert Building
- Why Stark County set aside emergency money before finalizing 2026 projects
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Becoming windier; p.m. rain, with a high of 52 and low of 25 degrees.
- Friday: A.M. flurries; windy, colder, temps: high: 36, low: 23.
- Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Canton man charged after threat to blow up Stark Library (beaconjournal.com) — Canton police charged a 34-year-old man after an alleged phone threat to blow up the Stark Library on Market Avenue, though library services were not interrupted and staff were unaware at the time. Officers conducted a welfare check at his apartment, noted mental health concerns, and collected his phone as evidence; he’s scheduled for arraignment in Canton Municipal Court on Dec. 18. 
2. State historic tax credits awarded to Renkert project in downtown Canton (cantonrep.com) — A long-stalled plan to turn Canton’s historic Renkert Building into a 111-room Marriott hotel is back on track after Ohio restored $5 million in historic tax credits. Developers say they’re ready to move forward on the $53.3 million Century Plaza Hotel across from Centennial Plaza, part of a statewide preservation program expected to spur hundreds of millions in private investment.
3. Stark commissioners approve emergency capital funds to start the year (cantonrep.com) — Stark County commissioners in Canton have set aside $575,000 in emergency capital funds to handle urgent building needs, like boiler failures, as the new year begins. A full capital projects budget will follow in March, after departments submit requests, building on the recently approved $99.5 million 2026 operating budget that boosts pay, health care, and inmate medical costs.
4. Canton Boy Scout Saves Grandmother's Life (thegeorgiasun.com) — A young Canton Boy Scout is being honored after pulling his grandmother from a deep pond and performing lifesaving compressions until she could breathe again. The Canton Police Department credits his quick thinking and calm under pressure with saving her life and plans to present him with a Lifesaving Award recognizing his bravery and determination.
5. Ohio high school girls basketball photos, Jackson vs. Lake (cantonrep.com) — Local hoops fans can relive Wednesday night’s Jackson vs. Lake girls basketball matchup through a new Canton Repository photo gallery highlighting key drives, rebounds, and fouls. The images also capture Jackson’s Maddie Lepley being honored for reaching 1,000 career points alongside her parents.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton
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- Aaron Stanley
Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard, 5228 State St NE, Canton
5:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- 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 - Christmas Day
City of Canton - Canton OH 44702 - SCCAA Offices Closed
Stark County Community Action Agency , 1366 Market Ave N , Canton
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Youth Activities
Queer in Canton , 2663 Cleveland Ave NW , Canton
5:01 pm - NCPL Film Club
North Canton Public Library , 185 N Main St , North Canton
6:00 pm - Navigating the New
Light after Loss @The Hope and Healing Center , 3751 Burrshire Dr NW , Canton
6:30 pm - Christmas Serve Night!
One Center for Leadership , 901 Tuscarawas St E , Canton
5:00 pm - Santa & The Mrs - Set or Pick One!
Painting with a Twist , 4400 Portage St NW , North Canton
7:00 pm - Holiday Brunch
Heggy's Nut Shop at the Village , 2101 Hall Of Fame Wy NW Suite 3A , Canton
10:00 am - R&B Sip and Paint
Celabrationz lounge , 2820 8th St NE , Canton
2:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Blaze Report !
This morning Blaze crawled under my hand and let me pet her and rub her under her chin. It’s funny how much she made me happy and laugh about a… (Nextdoor Market Ave) - We all know making friends as adults is difficult, but making friends in a brand new city is almost impossible!
My husband and I just moved here in July and we need local friends! We aren’t big into the bars, which to be honest, is where a lot of people meet… (Nextdoor North Lehman Neighborhood Alliance)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Canton. Apply here.
- 415 Group posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist (Hubbard) in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
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