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From Trivia Night to Emo-Karaoke: Stark County Fair Sports Heat Up! 🎤🏆

From Trivia Night to Emo-Karaoke: Stark County Fair Sports Heat Up! 🎤🏆
Get ready for a jam-packed week with Trivia Night, Demolition Derby, Motown Tribute, Emo-Karaoke, and more! Plus, stay tuned for the exciting High School Sports updates!

Darryl Bufford

Aug 26, 2025

Quote Of The Day

"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." -Henry David Thoreau

We offer the best quality c.b.d. - th—ca & kr8m in the area says the owner Jeffery Jay.

"They are very professional and knowledgeable!!! Very reasonable and their shop is so clean and organized!!!! Definitely recommend!!!!!" one of the Reviews. 

Molly B's Candles Co

How stunning are these!! In the Wild Flower Honey Fragrance🍯 🐝!! Absolutely amazing!!Yes you can get any fragrance too!!!

Quiz Time

Challenge A Friend

Stark County Weekly

Upcoming Events

Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting on Saturday the 30th! ALL DAY!! Stop in and shop or book your salon appointments at www.themodchair.com
🍷Tastings are FREE Cheers to that!
Try some our favorite wines while enjoying your visit!
The Mod Chair Cosmetic Parlour LLC.
4430 Henderson School Rd NE Mineral City 2 miles from Atwood Lake and off of Rt.21 

Queen Flash

 
2600 Easton Street NE, 44720
 
 
Public Anyone on or off Facebook
Amphitheater opens at 5pm | Show at 7:30pm
 

Fall Fest

Invite your friends & family to join you to celebrate the season of PRODUCE ABUNDANCE, during the 5th Annual FALL FEST!

Trivia Night

WELCOME TO THE TRIVIA THUNDERDOME!
Get ready for a night of high-octane trivia excitement with Trivia Master Chuck! Join us every Wednesday here at The Auricle Venue & Bar for a thrilling trivia experience that will test your wits and keep you on the edge of your seat. 
 
Event Details:
When: Every Wednesday
Bar Opens: 8 PM
Trivia Starts: 9 PM
How It Works:
Trivia is FREE to play!
Teams can have up to 6 players.
All you need is a smart device to join in the fun

Demolition Derby

2025 Stark Co Fair Demolition Derby Night 1
Canton, OH
Sunday, August 31, 2025
7:30PM
Classes -
Powerwheels
Motor Swap Full-Size
Street Stock Full-Size
Stock Mini-Van/Truck/SUV
Street Stock Compact
MWFA

Lots In Our Lot

LOTS IN OUR LOT (formerly known as Junk in Your Trunk) is back! 
 
Join us for our Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, August 30th, from 9:00am–2:00pm at the Massillon Recreation Center!
 
 Clean out your closets, make a little extra cash, or just come see what treasures our vendors have in store! Gently used clothes, toys, home goods & more!

Roslyn Pratt- Motown Tribute

Step into the golden era of soul as Ms. Roslyn Pratt and an all-star ensemble of acclaimed musicians guide us through the soundtrack that shaped generations.
In this first installment of our Motown tribute series, expect powerful vocals, dynamic grooves, and interactive moments that invite you to sing, sway, and celebrate the enduring legacy of Hitsville U.S.A.

Summer Serenades

Summer Serenades returns in 2025! Join us for this free, collaborative series from the Canton Symphony Orchestra, Stark Parks, Friends of Stark Parks, ArtsinStark, Visit Canton, the Mary Renkert Wendling Foundation, and Rotary Clubs of Stark County.
No registration is required… just show up!
Enjoy the spontaneous sounds of nature with the orchestrated sounds of music! Summer Serenades is a family-friendly series of instrumental ensembles performing all over Stark County. Bring your chair or blanket, favorite picnic food, and games; explore the parks and listen to the music!

Stark County Fair

GATE ADMISSION:
General Admission – $9
Includes daily pavilion concerts and entertainment, car parking on Fair grounds, Ready, Set Grow (Agricultural Show), All American Petting Zoo, Saturday 11am tractor pull, Sunday Draft Horse Show, Monday Garden Tractor Pull, high school band shows, harness racing, livestock shows and Junior Fair sales. PLUS exhibits, barns, animals, horse shows and MORE! Rides are not included with gate admission, courtesy tickets, season passes or memberships.
Children 5 and Under – FREE Every Day of the Fair with an adult.
To Grounds Only – Does Not Include Rides.
DISCOUNT DAYS:
Reduced Price Gate Admission on these select days only:
Tuesday – ALL DAY – $7
Friday - KID'S DAY- $2 with a paid adult (Ages 6 -17 )
Children 5 and under are FREE with an adult. Reduced price admission does not include rides.
Monday - – ALL DAY – $6
Military and First Responders Appreciation Day
Monday FREE Gate Admission with proper ID
Rides are not included with free admission.
CONCERTS & GRANDSTAND EVENTS
*Not included with gate admission, additional ticket for needed for grandstand concerts, truck & tractor pulls, and demolition derby.
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Emo-Karaoke Night

Emo Night Karaoke with a live backing band 8/29 @ The Auricle in Canton, OH! We play, you sing live on stage with the band
Tickets: https://bit.ly/emonightCanton
Set List on spotify: bit.ly/emonightkaraoke
Set List on youtube: bit.ly/Emonightkaraoke
Song sign ups are first come first serve via the iPad

WHBC SPORTS

Stark County High School Sports

High School Sports

Stay up to date with your High School Team. Check out their schedule, scores and more hereWHBC SPORTS

Stark County Bingo

Bingo For The Week

Real Estate 

Real Estat Snap Shop Local

Real Estate Snapshot- Canton

 

  1. Median Home Prices & Year-Over-Year Trends

    • Redfin (June 2025): Median sale price is $137,000, up 1.5% YoY. Homes sell in just 13 days, down from 17 last year, with 94 sales—a 16% increase. Sale-to-list price sits at 100.4%, meaning homes are typically selling at or slightly over list price. Redfin

    • Rocket Homes (June 2025): Annual median sold price is $175,000, marking a substantial 12.9% increase from the prior year. Rocket Mortgage

    • Zillow (as of June 30, 2025): Average home value is $168,537, reflecting a 5.7% increase over the past year. Homes go to pending in approximately 8 days. Zillow

  2. Market Dynamics & Competitiveness

    • Realtor.com / Wall Street Journal Ranking (Q1 2025): Canton–Massillon ranked at or near the top of U.S. housing markets, thanks to affordability, strong demand, a stable local economy, and relatively low climate risk. Realtor+1

    • Rocket Homes (June 2025): Of 143 homes sold, 41% sold over asking, 24% at asking, and 35% under asking, showing a robust competitive market. Homes close within:

      • 66% under 30 days

      • Only 8% over 90 days
        Average time on market: 29 days, up 8.6% YoY. Rocket Mortgage

  3. Market Conditions & Affordability

    • Norada Real Estate (Spring 2025): Median sale price around $143,167 (April 2025). Market pace is brisk—9 days to pending, sale-to-list ratio of 0.991, with 52.3% of sales below list price—great for negotiation opportunities. Norada Real Estate

    • Midwest Low Risk & Affordability: Canton is often cited among cities offering homes with lower climate risk and purchaser-friendly prices—frequently enabling monthly mortgage payments under $1,500 with a 10% down payment. New York PostRealtor

  4. Regional Context — Stark County

    • CantonRep (Feb–Apr 2025): Stark County’s median home sale price in February was $196,000 (up 8.9% YoY). In April, the county recorded a median listing price of $244,200, with homes staying on market for 30 days. data.cantonrep.com

Real Estate Shapshot- Massillon

 

  1. Median Sale Price & Price Growth

    • As of June 2025, homes in Massillon sold for a median price of $184,000, a +8.2% year-over-year increase. Homes sold in about 22 days, compared to 14 days the previous year.Redfin

    • In February 2025, the median sale price was reported at $190,000, representing a +35.6% YoY jump. The median price per square foot also rose 11.0%, to $141/sq ft. On average, properties stayed on the market for 44 days—unchanged from last year.Redfin

  2. Zillow Market Data (Mid-2025 Snapshot)

    • The average home value in Massillon is approximately $216,988, marking a +5.7% increase over the past year.Zillow

    • Additional metrics from Zillow show:

      • Median sale price (as of June 30, 2025): $199,167

      • Median list price (July 31, 2025): $261,567

      • Sale-to-list price ratio: 1.001 (i.e., homes selling at essentially full list price)

      • 47.7% of sales were over list price, while 30.1% were under. Homes went pending in just 7 days on average.Zillow

  3. Neighborhood-Level Trends

    • In Downtown Massillon (February 2025), median sale prices climbed 17.4% YoY to $149,000, with average days on market dropping from 32 to 22 days.Redfin

    • Realtor.com lists median listing prices by neighborhood (around early-mid 2025):

      • Sippo Heights: ~$252.5K (≈$115/sq ft)

      • East Brookfield: ~$194.5K (≈$155/sq ft)

      • West Brookfield: ~$186.2K (≈$131/sq ft)

      • New England: ~$162.4K (≈$122/sq ft)

      • West Massillon: ~$161.5K (≈$118/sq ft)

      • Downtown Massillon: ~$145K (≈$104/sq ft)Realtor

  4. Comparative Market Outlook

    • The Canton-Massillon metro area, including Massillon, ranked among America’s hottest real estate markets in Summer 2025 by Realtor.com and The Wall Street Journal, prized for affordability and strong demand. Homes in the metro were valued at about $211,000

Real Estate Snapshot- North Canton

 

  1. Median Sale Price & Annual Growth

    • Redfin reports a median sale price of $255,000 in June 2025, up 1.4% year-over-year. Homes sold in just 4 days—unchanged from the previous year—and the market remains very competitive. Redfin

  2. Zillow’s Home Value Insights

    • Average home value stands at $287,274, reflecting a +5.2% increase over the past year. Homes go to pending in about 6 days on average. Zillow

    • Additional data: median sale price (May 2025) is $258,917; median list price (June 2025) is $283,050. Homes sell at roughly 100% of list price, with 34.8% selling over list and 45% under. Zillow

  3. Rocket Homes (June 2025)

    • North Canton remains a seller’s market. The median sold price is $277,500, up +0.9% YoY, with a median price per square foot of $142. Rocket Mortgage

  4. Inventory & Sales Activity

    • Rocket Homes data shows 162 homes for sale (June 2025), up just 1.9% from May, while 42 homes were sold or pending, a -22.2% month-over-month drop. Rocket Mortgage

    • Sales status breakdown: ~49% of homes sold above asking, ~15% at asking, ~37% below asking; most closed quickly. Rocket Mortgage

    • Days to Pending: Average time on market is 14 days, down 40.6% from a year ago (24 days). Rocket Mortgage

  5. Comparative Trends

    • Homes.com suggests a higher-tier segment with an average sale price of $426,000, up 44% YoY. However, this data likely reflects premium properties and is considerably higher than most other sources. Homes.com

    • Movoto indicates that in March 2025, the median price was $299,900, with homes selling in 23 days. Movoto Real Estate

Real Estate Snapshot- Alliance

 

  1. Home Values & Year-Over-Year Appreciation

    • The average home value in Alliance is $158,451, up 4.6% over the past year (data through June 30, 2025) Zillow.

    • As of May 31, 2025:

      • Median sale price: $166,300

      • Median list price: remains close to the sale price

      • Sale-to-list price ratio: 0.994

      • Percentage of sales over list price: 39.7%

      • Percentage of sales under list price: 45.1% Zillow.

  2. Redfin Insights (February 2025)

    • Median sale price: $159,000, representing a significant 20.3% increase YoY.

    • Average days on market: 85 days, almost double last year’s 41 days.

    • Number of homes sold: 14 (vs. 12 the previous year) Redfin.

  3. Recent Sales Snapshot

    • A sample of recently sold homes (August 2025) shows considerable variability:

      • Lower-end sales: ~$60,000–$125,000

      • Mid-range: ~$165,000–$242,000

      • Higher-end: Examples priced $297,500 and even a notable $7,500,000 lot (likely acreage) Realtor.

  4. Affordability & Market Position

    • Housing in Alliance remains highly affordable—median home prices are approximately 54% below the national average Areavibes.

    • Contextually, suburban markets like Alliance are exceptions to general Ohio patterns, often having lower foreclosure rates and similar affordability compared to state norms Ohio Home.

Joke Of The Day

Why did the Stark County man bring a ladder to the bar?

Because he heard the drinks were on the house!

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