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π± Patch AM: Can North Canton writers repeat last yearβs state-level success?
Also check out Next Stop Comedy at The Dive Bar! - Canton, OH on the North Canton Patch calendar

Hi there, North Canton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. βοΈοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Can North Canton writers repeat last yearβs state-level success?
Also on today's calendar: Quiet Winter Night and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in North Cantonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in North 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: A snow shower; much colder, with a high of 40 and low of 18 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
π° News we're reading
β’ Power of the Pen returns in 2026 with tourney at Mount Union (cantonrep.com) β North Canton families might be interested to know that Power of the Penβs 2026 district tournament returns to the University of Mount Union on Jan. 9, with 230 middle schoolers from 22 area schools competing. North Canton Middle School placed third in last yearβs state finals, and top district writers this year will advance to regionals in Hartville on Feb. 22.
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πΈ Around North Canton
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π Upcoming Events in North Canton
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β Featured events β
- Next Stop Comedy at The Dive Bar! - Canton, OH
The Dive Bar, 4627 Whipple Ave NW, Canton
8:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- 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 - Holiday Closing - New Year's Observance
North Canton, OH Calendar North Canton, OH 44720
8:00 am - Planning Commission
North Canton, OH Calendar , 845 W Maple Street , North Canton
6:00 pm
Sunday December 28
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Wednesday January 7
π£ North Canton Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Winter Break Astro Afternoons at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
McKinley National Memorial , 800 Mc Kinley Monument Dr NW , Canton
11:00 am - 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 - BBK-V, BBK-JV at Alliance
Alliance High School
5:30 pm
Saturday December 27
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX posted a job opening for Cleaning Associate in North Canton. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Custodian, Full Time in North Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Canton here.
π Nearby News
Canton
- Dogs rescued from Christmas Day fire at Canton duplex (fox8.com)
- Autopsy finds Canton man died of natural causes at Stark County Jail (cantonrep.com)
- Wanted Cleveland woman & drunk man arrested after traffic stop in Brook Park (cleveland.com)
East Canton
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didnβt even know sheep could knit.
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