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🌱 Patch AM: What’s next in the North Canton apartment shooting suspect’s court case?
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Good day North Canton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s next in the North Canton apartment shooting suspect’s court case?
- Are Instacart’s secret price tests quietly costing North Canton shoppers more?
Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in North Cantonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 43 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 52, low: 47.
- Friday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Judge rules suspect in North Canton apartment shooting is competent (cantonrep.com) — A North Canton apartment resident accused of firing shots that injured a neighbor has been ruled competent to stand trial, with a sanity evaluation still to come. The case involves multiple felony charges, including counts where North Canton police officers are listed as victims, and the next court hearing is set for February 10. Residents may take interest in how local officers handled the rescue and ongoing legal proceedings.
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Find out what's happening in North Cantonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• The Secret Algorithms Driving Up Your Grocery Bill (amac.us) — Instacart shoppers in North Canton were among those finding different prices for the same groceries, with a Consumer Reports study showing some locals paid more for identical items. The investigation suggests algorithms may quietly sort customers into hidden price buckets, raising concerns about fairness and transparency. North Canton residents who rely on delivery apps may want to double-check bills and follow emerging consumer protections.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BBO, GBO vs. Perry
Park Center Lanes
4:00 pm - Lake Accelerated Basketball
LE-Gym
5:00 pm - BBK-7B, BBK-8B at Crenshaw (Black)
Steamm Academy @ Hartford Middle School
5:00 pm - Lake Youth Boys Accelerated Basketball
LP-Gym
5:00 pm - GBK-JV, GBK-V vs. GlenOak
CC-Main Gym
5:30 pm - GBK-9 vs. Theodore Roosevelt
CC - Auxiliary Gym
4:30 pm - Boys Lake Youth Accelerated Basketball
LP-Gym
5:00 pm - GBK-7B, GBK-8B at Claggett
CLAGGETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
5:00 pm - WR-MS vs. Claymont
CC-Main Gym
5:00 pm - BBK-7W, BBK-8W at Perry (Black)
Southway Elementary School
5:00 pm - WR-V, WR-JV vs. Claymont
CC-Main Gym
6:00 pm - BBK-9 vs GlenOak
CC - Auxiliary Gym
6:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
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💬 Chatter
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- Went shopping in Navarre.
Several cool gift/antique stores there and a store that sells Amazon returns. Went into a small store on the SE corner of the square (rt 21 and Canal… (Nextdoor Greentown/Arlington) - Crews from multiple departments responded to a fire in Jackson Township on Sunday morning.
7:29AM on Jan 5: Crews from multiple departments responded to a fire that destroyed an auto shop in Jackson Township on Sunday morning. (Nextdoor )
- Creative Financial Staffing posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Clerk in North Canton. Apply here.
- Stolle Machinery posted a job opening for CNC Hard Turn Machinist in North Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Police investigate early morning Canton shooting; man shot in both legs - Jordan Miller News - News That Matters To You in Ohio (jordanmiller.news)
- Canton City Schools faces budget crisis, plans building closures and staff cuts (cleveland19.com)
- 72 years later, Hank Williams' death before Canton show still stings (thesuburbanite.com)
Louisville
- Chris Kappas leaving Louisville (OH) for Mount Union job (on3.com)
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