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Hey Canton, hope your week’s off to a good start! In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Mega millions at $800 million, the creativity trail, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame community parade + lots of fun things to do for free.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's 50% off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Local practices reshape brands: The Alliance and Salem Foot and Ankle Clinic has rebranded as The Lower Extremity Specialty Alliance and closed its Salem office, with North Canton appointments beginning August 31 -- read the full story.
Celebrate Ohio’s creative spirit: Ohio launched a new Creativity Trail highlighting museums, studios, and performance spaces statewide for America’s 250th. Discover hands-on art stops an easy drive from Canton using an interactive route -- explore the creativity trail.
Lottery frenzy heats up: Mega Millions climbs to $800 million, the 10th largest Mega Millions jackpot. With no winner since March 17 in Van Wert, today’s drawing could make an Ohioan very rich -- check the jackpot totals.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It's an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,100 this year.1 Some users report saving up to 50% on their monthly rates -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*2
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An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade*. Highlights this week: |
02 — From our sponsor Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC billIf your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's 50% off right now.* |
03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh flavors on tap: Starflyer Brewing Company is the cozy, community-first spot in the Downtown Canton Arts District, pouring fun stuff like Shoog Haze, Starlager, and Chai in the Sky that tastes like a hug with a chai-kissed kick. Consider this your weekly reminder to sip something local and unwind.
Back-of-house backup: When you need pro-grade staples, equipment, or a last-minute case of something, Canton Hotel & Restaurant Supply is a third-generation, family-run outfit serving northeast Ohio with quality meats, ingredients, and supplies, plus the kind of personalized, we'll-find-it service that keeps local kitchens humming. Worth a call this week.
Canton self-care pick: Trade your stress for a glow-up at Ataraxis Spa, where custom facials, exfoliations, and anti-aging peels pair nicely with a legit relaxation massage. Book it for this week, then float out feeling like your skin finally drank water and took a nap.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
Your home's to-do list, handled in one weekend: The dripping faucet, the door that squeaks, the shelf you've been meaning to hang, the paint that's started to chip, they don't feel like much on their own, but they pile up until the whole list starts to nag at you every time you walk past. Here's the good news: almost every fix on that list comes from the same place. Instead of a dozen errands, it's one trip, grab the parts, the tools, and the little things you always forget, and spend a Saturday working through it. By Sunday, the list you've been carrying around for weeks is a done list, and the house feels squared away again. *Tackle the list →
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast: That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan →
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05 — The event calendar Free events worth checking outFree things to do in the coming days and weeks. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👮 Inspiration Station Police Officer Badge @ Early Childhood Resource Center | Tuesday (7/28) at 9:30 AM – Kids can pop in and craft a police officer badge at the free Inspiration Station, no appointment, no fuss. Think stickers, shiny stars, and big imaginations, not sirens. They get a keepsake, you get ten glorious minutes to sip your coffee.
🥪 Brown Bag Lunch: Dan Rager @ Massillon Museum | Tuesday (7/28) at 12:10 PM – Brown Bag Lunch at the museum, with Dan Rager unpacking Ohio’s transportation past, from canal days to commuter haze. Bring a sandwich or snag Twilite Café for a 12:10 to 12:50, it’s free, and ASL interpreted. Fourth Tuesday, January through October.
🖍 Inspiration Station Community Helper Coloring Sheets @ Early Childhood Resource Center | Wednesday (7/29) at 9:30 AM – Swing by the Inspiration Station for free community helper coloring sheets, a fancy way of saying the kids get crayons while you enjoy five blessed minutes of adult conversation. Firefighters, nurses, librarians, and other heroes to color, zero mess on your dining table.
❓ Trivia Night! @ Hide-A-Way Buffalo Grill | Wednesday (7/29) at 7:00 PM – Whether your brain hoards state capitals or sitcom trivia, Wednesday nights at Hide-A-Way Buffalo Grill in Canton scratch that itch to out-nerd your neighbors. Free DJ Trivia, gloriously old-school paper and pencil, no phones, and prizes, plus bragging rights that last until next Wednesday.
🏘 Safety Town Block Party @ Early Childhood Resource Center | Thursday (7/30) at 10:30 AM – Safety Town is throwing a family summer block party with games, a fire truck to explore, and a cookout serving free hot dogs. Bring the kids, collect some neighborly small talk, feel virtuous about safety, and yes, it is free with registration.
📖 Story & Art Time @ Massillon Museum | Friday (7/31) at 11:00 AM – Got grandkids to entertain and a museum you keep meaning to visit? MPL and MassMu host a travel-themed story time with an art activity, free for ages 2 to 5 with registration, tied to the Lincoln Highway exhibit. You get culture, they get glue sticks.
🏈 Pro Football Hall of Fame Community Parade @ Downtown Canton | Saturday (8/1) at 10:30 AM – Trading tailgates for a good old community parade? Bills fans are marching back into Canton for year two to show some Buffalove, so throw on your Buffalo best, bring the kids, the folding chairs, and that neighbor whose Zubaz count is somehow still climbing.
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07 — Canton report Weather forecastToday — High: 80°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 60%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 77°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 11%
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