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Meet Michelle Loy, Massillon's first full-time animal control officer since 2012
MASSILLON – The mayor has announced his pick to fill a newly created animal control post. Michelle Loy, a 2000 graduate of Washington High School and manufacturing employee at Gold'n Krisp Potato Chips, has been tapped by Mayor Jamie Slutz for the job. Her first day is July 15. ...
Mental health services showcased at first Wayne County Community Health Fair
While the COVID-19 pandemic is well in the rearview mirror, the world is grappling with its impact on mental wellness that it left in its wake. From the frontline healthcare workers battling burnout to the isolated elderly struggling to cope with loneliness to the young people facing uncertainty about their future, the mental health toll of COVID-19 is a crisis that cannot be ignored. Some people turned to alcohol for solace, others to drugs.
Joint TIF agreement to fund intersection project in Massillon, Navarre
PERRY TWP. − Stark County, the city of Massillon and the village of Navarre are setting up a joint tax increment financing agreement for intersection improvements near the former Stark County farm. The agreement, which will last 10 years, will collect property tax on improved value of the new Dairy Queen and Sheetz...
A Whole Community begins eighth season of Wayne County Community Food Project
The nonprofit A Whole Community (AWC) begins its eighth season of the Wayne County Community Food Project on July 1. It is a Christian organization that helps individuals, families and communities transition to wholeness. “God has called us to this project, and we are thankful to the many organizations, foundations...
North Canton moves toward final vote on outsourcing emergency dispatching services
Seven people expressed opposition to the move at the most recent council meeting. The city administration has projected saving nearly $322,000 next year if it switches to the regional Stark County RED Center for dispatching. NORTH CANTON ‒ The city continues moving toward outsourcing its emergency services dispatching. Legislation...
Road resurfacing projects in full swing in Green
GREEN — Several roads throughout the City of Green are under construction as the city’s summer resurfacing program is underway. Paul Ciocca, an engineer for the City of Green, said this year’s resurfacing is ahead of schedule and going well. He said the city is contracting with Karvo Companies for the resurfacing of several residential streets throughout the city as work got underway in early May. Green City Council approved an $805,000 contract with Karvo Companies in April.
Canton buying former Arby's next to the Canton Civic Memorial Center
Canton City Council on Monday agreed to purchase the former Arby’s property at 1125 Market Ave, N for up to $600,000. City leaders say acquiring the property will provide some needed space to the north of the civic center and allow the city to eventually renovate and expand its bathrooms.
Wayne County Health Department, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank start popup food pantry
The Wayne County Health Department, in collaboration with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, will begin to host a monthly popup food pantry 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month starting July 9. The location will be in the parking lot of of the Health Department, 244 W. South St.,...
Fun and games, a presentation, a parade and fireworks usher Holmes into its 200th year
MILLERSBURG − A parade Sunday in Millersburg kicked off the yearlong celebration of Holmes County's bicentennial year, along with food vendors, bounce houses, a petting zoo, proclamations and presentations honoring the 200th anniversary of the county. People lined both sides of Jackson Street from the east end of town...
Canton City School District gets state funding to upgrade crossings and sidewalks
Canton City Schools will receive $500,000 as part of the Ohio Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program, which focuses on the safety of children who walk or bike to school. The project will upgrade signs, flashers, crosswalks and sidewalks surrounding Crenshaw Middle School and Gibbs and Youtz elementary schools for 2027. ...
Yet another Stark County Rite Aid store is closing. That makes 11 so far
Plain Township will lose its third Rite Aid and Stark County will lose its 11th with the company's latest round of store closings. The Rite Aid at 2574 Easton St. NE was among 30 additional store closings filed Friday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. There were 16 stores in Ohio and 14 stores in Michigan on the latest list, which did not include the final dates of operation. ...
Yearslong effort to widen Wales Road NE in Massillon enters home stretch
MASSILLON – A multiyear effort to widen and improve Wales Road NE is heading down the home stretch. Altogether, the work has been part of a $7.2 million project to resurface and widen a 1.4-mile section from Lincoln Way E to Hills and Dales Road NE. The scheduled completion date is July 31.
Letter to the editor: Make sure elections are peaceful
I served in the U.S. Marine Corps and am part of a national coalition of veterans who value country over politics. As July 4th approaches, we urge all the readers of the Canton Repository, and fellow citizens of Stark County, to consider the mood of the country today. The overwhelming...
Calling on Wayne County 4-H members past and present to share recipes and memories
The Wayne County 4-H Advisory Committee is working to put together a one-of-a-kind cookbook. Its goal for the cookbook is to be a collection of treasured family dishes, the ones passed down through generations of 4-H members. The committee believe this could be a treasured keepsake for years to come....
North Canton voters to see levy on ballot to build new fire station
NORTH CANTON − City voters will see a 1.9-mill levy on the November ballot to raise $16 million to pay for a new fire station. If voters approve the levy, the owner of a $100,000 home would pay $69.30 more per year for 25 years. A focus group of residents appointed by council members and the mayor recommended June 24 that council seek a property tax to pay for the fire station.
Canton to improve Sixth Street NW to prepare for Palace Theatre expansion
CANTON – Canton City will improve Sixth Street NW to help with the Canton Palace Theatre’s planned multimillion-dollar expansion. City Council on Monday approved setting aside $650,000 to relocate a storm sewer and waterline along Sixth Street NW and to start the design work of a streetscape improvement project along Sixth Street and Court Avenue NW. Streetscape improvements seek to improve the aesthetics of a road, often with updated sidewalks, trees and lighting.
Coventry Schools to place renewal levy on November ballot
COVENTRY — The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education during a regular meeting June 19 moved forward with the first step in placing a renewal levy on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. The board approved to submit a resolution to the Summit County Fiscal Office to request the...
Massillon Museum sets yoga Fridays in July
The Massillon Museum’s beginner-friendly yoga class will meet every Friday in July. All ages and levels are welcome to participate in restorative poses, vinyasa and a five-minute savasana. Bring a mat to the session, which will meet from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. The sessions will be held on the lawn when the weather allows.
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