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Sherer’s Parking, Admissions Tax Proposals Still Moving Forward
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – There’s a bit of a delay in moving Canton Mayor Bill Sherer’s admissions and parking tax plan forward. But the mayor maintains it’s going to happen. The proposal is for two three-percent taxes, one geared toward those coming from...
Back-to-school giveaway, youth talent show set for Crenshaw Park in Canton
CANTON − A youth talent show and back-to-school giveaway will be held Sunday at Crenshaw Park. Walking With A Purpose, a nonprofit that seeks to help youth develop confidence in themselves and build positive relationships with adults and their peers, will host Christmas in July from 2 to 6 p.m. at Crenshaw Park at 1500 Sherrick Road SE. Admission is free. ...
New state report recommends denial for proposed Stark Solar farm near Alliance
Staff members from a state agency are recommending the Ohio Power Siting Board deny the application of Stark Solar for construction of a proposed 150-megawatt solar farm in Washington Township. To get a certificate for construction, operation and maintenance of a major utility facility in Ohio, companies must meet eight criteria according to state law. ...
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...
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...
News Release: Fun Fest is August 10 in Downtown Massillon
MCTV, the Massillon Museum, and the Downtown Massillon Association invite families to participate in this year’s Fun Fest, which will be held on Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Fun Fest—a lively, safe, educational, entertaining, and enriching experience—has entertained thousands of families in downtown Massillon for 27 years.
Canton Repository wins a general excellence award at 2023 Ohio APME journalism contest
Canton Repository and Massillon Independent journalists won more than 20 awards in Ohio's most competitive journalism contest, with the Repository receiving a second place award in its division for general excellence. The 2023 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors competition awards were announced Sunday at Villa Milano in Columbus. The contest honors the best print...
Jane Bain Chapter of DAR to host history exhibit at Rodman Library
The Jane Bain Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution will play host to the American Revolution Experience, a historic display, starting Aug. 12 at Rodman Public Library. The exhibit will be open Aug. 12-16 at the library at 215 E. Broadway St. in Alliance. Hours are noon to 8...
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