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New Philadelphia Mayor Joel Day outlines proposal for DORA in downtown area
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Mayor Joel Day has sent a letter to New Philadelphia City Council members asking them to create a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) in downtown New Philadelphia. "Downtown New Philadelphia is the undisputed heart of our community," he said in the letter, dated July 17. "With the threat to bricks and mortar retail from online merchants and fierce dining competition in the eastern Ohio market, we must do everything within our power to...
Canton can now send emergency and nonemergency alerts to your mobile device
CANTON − Alerts about emergencies, road closures and community events in Canton can now be sent to your mobile device. The city of Canton is now offering mobile alerts via text message, email, pager and voice to those who register for the free service at www.cantonohio.gov/alerts. ...
Inaugural Ohio Trails Gathering at Camp Tuscazoar
An event to celebrate non-motorized trails will be held this Saturday. The inaugural Ohio Trails Gathering will be at Camp Tuscazoar, from 10am to 4pm, with representatives on hand from the camp foundation, the American Canoe Association, the Ohio Horseman’s Council, the Ohio Mountain Bike Alliance and the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
Tuscora Park Holds “Name the Train” Contest
Community members have the chance to name the new train at Tuscora Park. The New Philadelphia Rotary Club is accepting entries for its “Name the Train” contest through Thursday and will announce the winner the following Sunday July 28th. Not only does the winner get to name the new locomotive ride, that person also gets a prize package with gifts, VIP passes, a name plaque and a photo opportunity.
Aultman, Cleveland Clinic Mercy births for June 29-July 6
Dominikia Vaught and Carlton Saunders II of Massillon, girl. Lindsey Britton and Daymeon Albaugh-Ali of Canton, girl. Lindsey Muntean and Demetrius Massey of Canton, boy. Christina Moczek and David Devendra of East Sparta, girl. Briana and Patrick Williams of Louisville, boy. Savannah Young of Canton, boy. Jozie Scott and Cory...
'I just had enough.' Canton Local school board's Scott Hamilton resigns after 26 years
CANTON TWP. – Longtime Canton Local school board member Scott Hamilton resigned Friday morning from the board, citing politics in a board executive session the day before and division on the board. "I am extremely disappointed with the politics displayed yet again at our board meeting yesterday as well as the division that still exists within our board. Therefore, effective immediately, I am hereby resigning my position on the Canton Local Board of Education," Hamilton, a board...
Dover reaches settlement with property owner near bridge project
DOVER (WJER) (July 19, 2024) – The city and a homeowner have finally agreed to a settlement involving a bridge reconstruction project that has been on hold for years. City officials have been discussing replacing the low-level bridge over East 20th Street near Dover Middle School since before ODOT awarded a $602,000 grant for the project in 2020. Three neighboring property owners reached eminent domain agreements with the city for small portions of their property, but a fourth has been holding out. The ensuing court case has been ongoing since 2022.
Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Kids movies Monday, Wednesday CANTON – The Summer Kids Movie Series continues at 1 p.m. Monday at the Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, with a showing of “Home Alone.” Admission is $2. Doors and the box office open at noon. A sensory-friendly showing of the movie will be at 6:30 p.m. The Summer...
Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia area
BOLIVAR − Library activities and games including book stacking, bean bag toss, ring toss and marshmallow stacking will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, at Bolivar Branch of the Tuscarawas County Public Library System. To register, call 330-874-2720. Open mic night. DEERSVILLE − The Deersville Community Theater will host...
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