Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Canton

Tell us what this holiday means to you and how you will celebrate?

Today, Jan. 21 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the national holiday honoring the prominent civil rights activist is a time to give back and serve the community, be it through removing graffiti or picking up litter in a local park. For others, it’s an opportunity to educate themselves about King and his life's work. And for others, it’s a time to just kick back and enjoy the prolonged weekend. So, tell us—What does Martin Luther King Jr. Day mean to you? What are you doing to commemorate King’s legacy? The Holiday's History Martin Luther King Jr. Day, now a U.S. holiday, took 15 years to create. Legislation was first proposed by Congressman John Conyers (D-Michigan) four days after King was assassinated in 1968. The bill was …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: January 17

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a new Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. No school today! Schools are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 2. Up for a day at the beach? Despite the snow and bitter cold, you can enjoy some summer fun at the The Village Toy Shop with the kids and create some sand art at 10:00 a.m. 3. The Canton High Girls Varsity Ice Hockey team is playing Norwood today at 12:00 p.m. at Canton. 4. The Canton High Boys Varsity Ice Hockey team is playing Franklin High today at 2:00 p.m. at Canton. 5. And the Bulldogs' Girls Varisty Gymnastics …

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