Morning Briefing: Debating the Debate

1. Weather: According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in Canton will reach a high of 81 degrees today, with mostly sunny skies throughout. Tonight's low should be in the neighborhood of 51 degrees.

2. In Case You Missed It: The first 2012 presidential debate pitting Barack Obama and Mitt Romney was held last night. Patch had a live stream and live chat to cover this big event.

3. Happening Now: Did you forget to join us for our debate coverage last night? No worries! You can still participate by looking at some informal poll results Patch collected about the outcome, and don't forget to tell us in the comments who you think won and why!

4. Looking Ahead: A Canton tradition is being continued this year with The Great Scarecrow Contest. Find out more about this fun event at 12:30 p.m. and learn how you can get involved!

5. On This Date in History: On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first ever artificial satellite. The historic event began the Space Race, which pitted the U.S. and Soviet Union against one another in a technological competition that culminated in the Apollo 11 landing in 1969.