🌱 Patch AM: How one North Canton counselor is reshaping school connections and kindness

Hi North Canton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How one North Canton counselor is reshaping school connections and kindness
• Which North Canton family just welcomed a new baby girl?

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 42 and low of 32 degrees.
• Tuesday: Misty in the afternoon, temps: high: 47, low: 36.
• Wednesday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 43 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet Megan Zahorec-Deierling, a school counselor in North Canton (cantonrep.com) — A North Canton City Schools counselor is helping local elementary students build social skills, coping strategies, and a stronger sense of belonging through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual counseling. She also leads the district-wide “Start with Hello” kindness week, encouraging students and staff to make new connections, support one another, and recognize kids who may need extra attention.
   

• Aultman, Mercy births for Dec. 14-20 (cantonrep.com) — Recent birth announcements from Aultman and Cleveland Clinic Mercy include a new baby girl born to Morgan and Michael Barth of North Canton, alongside many families from nearby communities. These listings highlight local parents welcoming new arrivals across Stark and surrounding counties in mid-December.
   

📸 Around North Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Canton

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Wednesday January 7

• Planning Commission
  North Canton, OH Calendar , 845 W Maple Street , North Canton
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 5

• Lake Youth Boys Accelerated Basketball
  LP-Gym
  5:00 pm
• BBK-7B, BBK-8B vs. Oakwood (Green)
  CC - Auxiliary Gym
  5:00 pm
• BBK-7W, BBK-8W at Oakwood (Gold)
  GlenOak- Oakwood Middle School
  5:00 pm
• Lake Accelerated Basketball
  LE-Gym
  5:00 pm
• GBK-9 @ Lake Center Christian
  Lake Center Christian School
  5:30 pm
• City Council Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)
  Canton, OH Calendar
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Boys Lake Youth Accelerated Basketball
  LP-Gym
  5:00 pm
• GBK-7B, GBK-8B vs. Oakwood
  CC - Auxiliary Gym
  5:00 pm
• Cheer-V, Cheer-JV at GlenOak
  GlenOak High School
  5:30 pm
• BBK-JV, BBK-V at GlenOak
  GlenOak High School
  5:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• BBO, GBO vs. Perry
  Park Center Lanes
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I saw a skittish black kitten today at McKinley Monument Park near some of the light displays and a parking lot there.
  It was meowing a lot, but would not trust me. I did feed it, and left it with a blanket. One ear was clipped. Is anyone missing a black kitty in… (Nextdoor Price Park)
• Coyote!
  Seen in the area between maple and portage by west park. Be careful!! (Nextdoor Portage St)

• Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in North Canton. Apply here.
• Five Guys posted a job opening for Crew Member in North Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canton

• Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for Jan. 3, 2026 (cantonrep.com)
• Pamela J. Frankenfield 1944-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com)
• Emotional finish for NY Giants delivers victory 'Mr. Mara deserves' (lohud.com)

Louisville

• Louisville Leopards Vs. Crestwood Red Devils Girls Basketball Live Video Stream (louisvilleleopards.org)

East Canton

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-- The Patch AM Team

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