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In today's newsletter:
- Is your daily Canton commute on this dangerous intersections list?
- Could your Aultman medical records and Social Security number be exposed?
- How Canton firefighters saved two dogs in a Christmas night blaze
Also on today's calendar: Next Stop Comedy at The Dive Bar! - Canton, OH and 5 more events.
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.
- Saturday: Cloudy and colder, with a high of 38 and low of 31 degrees.
- Sunday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 60, low: 32.
- Monday: Much colder, with a high of 40 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
1. Stark County's most dangerous intersections ranked (news5cleveland.com) — If you drive through Canton’s Walnut Avenue and 15th Street NE, a new safety study says it’s one of Stark County’s most dangerous intersections, prompting calls for better stop-sign visibility and flashing lights. The report also flags busy Dressler and Everhard, plus a rural Marlboro Township intersection slated for a future roundabout, giving Canton-area drivers a heads-up on where to be extra cautious. 
2. Aultman Health System notifies patients of medical data breach (cantonrep.com) — Patients connected to Canton-based Aultman Health System are being notified that a third-party data breach at Cerner Corporation may have exposed names, Social Security numbers and certain medical records. The incident, discovered earlier this year, involved copying sensitive data to an external location. Cerner is offering two years of free identity protection, credit monitoring and internet surveillance services to potentially affected individuals.
3. Dogs rescued from Christmas Day fire at Canton duplex (fox8.com) — Canton firefighters rescued two dogs and helped several residents escape a Christmas night duplex fire on Lawn Avenue SE, where one unit was heavily damaged and the other suffered smoke damage. No residents were hurt, one firefighter had minor injuries, and both units are now unlivable, with the Red Cross stepping in to assist at least one displaced tenant.
4. Autopsy finds Canton man died of natural causes at Stark County Jail (cantonrep.com) — A Canton man who died at the Stark County Jail in May was found by an autopsy to have died from natural causes tied to heart problems and chronic opioid dependency. His family, represented by a Canton spokeswoman, strongly disputes that conclusion and alleges his death was avoidable, while local authorities have yet to release full investigative reports.
5. Mount Union players named D3fooball.com All-Americans (cantonrep.com) — Mount Union football standouts Giovanni Kennedy, Kosta Thrasivoulou and Kaleb Brown have been named D3football.com All-Americans after dominating in the Ohio Athletic Conference this season. Their honors span multiple national All-America lists, and Canton-based Repository sports staff highlight how each senior anchored a key part of the Purple Raiders’ offense or defense.
📸 Around Canton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton
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★ Featured events ★
- Happy Gingerbread Couple - Set or Pick One
Painting with a Twist, 4400 Portage St NW, North Canton
7:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Next Stop Comedy at The Dive Bar! - Canton, OH
The Dive Bar , 4627 Whipple Ave NW , Canton
8:00 pm - Boom Boom Improv Night
Canton Comedy Boom , 324 Cleveland Ave NW , Canton
8:00 pm - Quiet Winter Night
Painting with a Twist , 4400 Portage St NW , North Canton
1:00 pm - 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 - First Friday
Canton, OH Calendar , 330 Court Ave NW , Canton
5:00 pm - City Council Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Canton, OH Calendar
7:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Monday January 5
📣 Canton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Hats Off to the Holidays - Coffee & Canvas
Painting with a Twist , 4400 Portage St NW , North Canton
12:00 pm - Lady Tigers vs. Westlake H.S.
Washington High School , 1 Paul E Brown Dr SE , Massillon
1:00 pm - Merry Friendmas: NYE Cocktail Class at Lost Trail Winery
Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard , 5228 State St NE , Canton
1:00 pm - Winter Swirls
Painting with a Twist , 4400 Portage St NW , North Canton
3:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone missing a black pointer dog with white speckle on chest?
He/ she was seen roaming the Stonehenge Subdivision ..... off Market Ave around 12:30 today. Saw him/at 1013 Stone Crossing st NE (Nextdoor Stone Hedge) - Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 to all of you who have followed me on my journey.
I spent the day at mom/dad's house with siblings, niece, nephews, etc. It was very nice. (Nextdoor Harter Heights)
- Ohio Staffing posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Canton. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian Associate in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
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