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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. ...
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.
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.
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...
East Holmes celebrates opening of new district office
The East Holmes District Board of Education celebrated the grand opening of the new district office and bus garage, located at 4535 Township Road 367, across the street from Berlin High School. The board bought the former Eco-Seal Home Solutions facility in December 2021 for $750,000 and contracted A&R Builders to handle the...
Join the 'Flat Clementine' at the Orrville Public Library and share your adventures
The following programs are planned at the Orrville Public Library. “Flat Clementine” Adventures There’s still plenty of time for summertime adventures. Stop by Orrville Public Libray’s Children’s Department to...
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...
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