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Rise and shine, Canton! In today’s edition: Transit changes, Jeff Allen comedy, a cat lounge grand opening, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Transit updates and new pilot: SARTA will host four meetings in Canton, Canal Fulton, and Alliance to discuss service changes starting Feb. 9, including ending the Route 4 Cleveland Express and increasing Route 105 frequency — see how to share input.
Boosting business security and efficiency: ECMSI has opened a new Akron office serving the Akron-Canton area, offering managed IT support for local businesses at 571 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road and joining the Greater Akron Chamber — learn more about the expansion.
Former office becomes restaurant: A Waffle House will open soon in Massillon, the chain’s third in Stark County. Planned on Lincoln Way E, it will start limited hours before going 24 hours — get all the details.
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Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
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Anniversary lineup adds castle stop: 720 Market will kick off its 10th season with a Valentine’s Day XOXO Shop Small event at Tremont Coffee in Massillon on Saturday, February 14. Organizers say more markets are on the way across Stark County through spring and fall, including outdoor dates See what’s planned this year.
Art break, anyone? Need a midweek reset? Canton Museum of Art serves up thoughtful exhibitions, including Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art, plus hands-on classes that make creativity feel easy. Slip in for a quick culture fix, then glide back to regularly scheduled chaos.
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📆 Around town this week
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🎨 “3-D Creations” @ North Canton Public Library | Tuesday (1/13) at 5:00 PM – This library workshop turns imaginations into 3-D creations for grades K through 2 with pro Tara Smith. Translation for parents: they build, you breathe, you get fridge art, glitter, and bragging rights. Snow season alert, the library makes its closure calls, so watch your email.
❄ Snow Much Fun! @ Stark Library | Wednesday (1/14) at 4:00 PM – Whether you’re chasing grandkid energy or just craving winter without the driveway drama, swing by for hands-on, winter-themed activities and sensory play. Think faux snow, squishy textures, and crafty chaos, all indoors, all tidy, and blissfully shovel-free.
🕉 Breathe into Theta @ Grateful Yoga | Wednesday (1/14) at 6:30 PM – This 90-minute breathwork session guides you into the theta brainwave sweet spot, that dreamy place between awake and asleep where your to-do list takes a nap. Expect guided breathing, music, and no forced sharing, just deep calm, clarity, and a nervous system that forgives you.
🌌 Winter Lunar Galaxy @ Painting with a Twist | Thursday (1/15) at 6:30 PM – Trade the couch for Winter Lunar Galaxy, a cozy, celestial escape that makes long nights feel charming. Think moonlit mood, artful glow, and just enough wonder to refresh your inner kid, your camera, and your patience. Warm layers, good company, zero small talk.
🍷 Third Thursday: Wine & Cheese @ First Ladies National Historic Site | Thursday (1/15) at 6:30 PM – Third Thursday at the First Ladies site means wine, cheese, and Ohio history that actually earns a refill. Stroll past artifacts from Harrison to Harding, swap smart chatter with neighbors, and toast the Buckeye women who shaped the nation, right here in Canton.
🐱 Grand Opening for We Love Caturday @ We Love Caturday | Friday (1/16) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to pet strangers’ cats and call it community service, this grand opening delivers. Chamber ribbon cutting, tours of the new cat rooms, adoptables, snacks, and a rescue fundraiser, plus local realtors chipping in. Shop, sip, cuddle, repeat.
🎤 Jeff Allen @ Lions Lincoln Theatre | Friday (1/16) at 7:30 PM – Think clean comedy is just dad jokes? Jeff Allen proves otherwise with Love & Laughter, the Dry Bar legend with six specials and nearly a billion views. You’ve seen him on AGT, HBO, and Amazon, now let him roast marriage, teenagers, and us.
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📻 Canton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 38°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 4%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 44°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 17%
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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