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Hello Canton! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Possible nation’s largest swim-up bar, a July 4 drone show, and Science Saturday: Marsh Madness + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Hotel and attractions timeline: Construction resumed at Canton’s Gameday Bay water park at Hall of Fame Village, with an opening targeted for spring 2027. Plans include what could be the nation’s largest swim-up bar — explore features and timelines.

A quieter Fourth celebration: North Canton will swap July 4 fireworks for a $40,000 drone show, part of the nation’s 250th celebration, with a parade, picnic, live music, and mixed resident reactions — see what’s planned and why.

Company boosts area holdings: Massillon-based Campbell Oil, parent of BellStores, has purchased three Stark County car wash properties in Canton, Jackson, and Paris townships, amid other recent local real estate deals topping $1 million — see the property sale breakdown.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Raise funds for the Kessler Weight Room
• Dine in or drive-thru Greek Fish Fry
• Celebrate Canton LPGA Amateurs season kickoff
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Pie, but colder: Whether your sweet tooth wants old-school vibes or a freezer-friendly dessert, Taggarts Ice Cream crafts ice cream pies for birthdays, game nights, or just-because moments. Smooth housemade ice cream, crumbly crusts, retro charm, and zero oven time.

Fresh stems, zero fuss: Spring birthdays, apologies, or just-because Tuesdays… Easterday’s Floral & Gift Shop turns fresh stems into personal arrangements with locally loved touches. Add a plant or a small gift for extra charm, and consider your errand list shortened.

Trade chalk for cross-training: Craving a climb-adjacent sweat this week? Massillon Recreation Center delivers with a lap pool, lazy river and slides, full courts, a walking track, and a legit fitness center. It also serves as the Towpath Trail’s downtown trailhead, so cardio resets are easy.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🌱 Kids Garden Club @ The Plant Aunt | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Give the crayons a day off and let the kids plant something they can’t tape to your wall at The Plant Aunt. Open-house style, about 30 minutes per kid, ages 3+, with hands-on help. Reserve via Venmo @ThePlantAuntOhio, Cash App $ThePlantAunt, or a quick text.

🏡 720 Indoor Show @ Pro Football Hall of Fame Sports Village | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Hall of Fame Village’s Center for Performance becomes your indoor stroll at the 75th Stark County Home & Garden Show, featuring 720’s pop-up with 60+ makers, bakers, brewers, and growers. Browse 100+ exhibitors, scoop the daily giveaways, and pretend it counts as home improvement.

🐟 St. Clement Lenten Fish Fry @ St. Clement Cafe (Navarre) | Friday (3/13) at 4:00 PM – Fridays in Lent call for crispy fish and parish camaraderie, so visit Holy Family Parish for a fish fry. Choose two- or three-piece dinners, fish-only, or a sandwich, with fries, slaw, a roll, tartar, and extra sides. Dine in or carry out, kitchen stays spotless.

🐦 Birds & Exotic Fairs @ Stark County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Head to Stark County Fairgrounds for the first Bird and Exotic Fair, where you can admire, adopt, and accessorize everything from finches to macaws. Walk-up grooming, a prize scavenger hunt, and vendors galore, all for $5, kids free. Consider it sanctioned preening.

🐸 Science Saturday: Marsh Madness @ McKinley Presidential Library & Museum | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Trade your brackets for boots and swing by the McKinley Museum for Marsh Madness, a hands-on plunge into our wetlands. Kids and grandkids tackle mosquito flickin’, leaping frogs, lure-necklace and cattail crafts, even marble snails, while you get the why-it-matters scoop on local marsh life.

🍀 Lucky On Main @ Merchants On Main (Navarre) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Main Street’s going green at Merchants On Main, with pours from Double Trouble, Olive Ridge coffee fuel, and kids chalking masterpieces, weather willing. Grab Crumb Cottage sourdough before it vanishes, Double Decker cookies, Cassie’s St. Patty’s candies, a St. Patty’s truck, and surprises in store.

👸 Princess Tea Party @ Massillon Woman’s Club | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – This annual Princess Tea Party pours on the charm with tiaras, tiny treats, and plenty of make-believe for your little royal. Hosted by Quota International of Massillon, it supports local programs, so you get squeals of delight, crumbs on your blazer, and good karma.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Canton report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 72°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 93%

Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 41°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 18%

A slight chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

This house is wild

This two-story in Fountains at Edgewood pairs easy living with flexible spaces, including a loft. A first-floor primary suite joins an office that converts to a fourth bedroom, plus a great room and eat-in kitchen with a large island. Entertain on a 16×38 partially covered deck and stamped patio. Community perks include pool, fitness, playground, and lawn and snow care.

Take a peek inside →