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WHBC 1480 radio talk show host Jordan Miller let go in cost-cutting move
WHBC 1480 AM in Canton has laid off Jordan Miller, who hosted a talk show from 10 a.m. to noon weekdays. WHBC said no other layoffs are planned for the AM station or its 94.1 FM affiliate. Miller also operates a popular online local news site, Jordan Miller - News,...
New state report recommends denial for proposed Stark Solar farm near Alliance
Ohio Power Siting Board staff, who represent various state agencies, recommended the board deny Stark Solar's application to construct a 150-megawatt solar farm in Washington Township. The report says Stark Solar met all but one criteria to construct the facility. It states Stark Solar failed to show "the facility would...
Prosecutors recommending probation in Canfield drug case
YOUNGSTOWN — Charles Lanier, 50, of Bedford, was facing enough drug and weapons charges to get a lengthy prison sentence Tuesday, but a motion to suppress filed in the case changed all that, and now he is looking at probation. Lanier entered a guilty plea Tuesday in Mahoning County...
Flavors and spice highlight Blue Habanero Mexican restaurant's extensive menu | Review
CANTON − Blue Habanero serves up its flavorful take on Mexican cuisine, including popular street tacos and tequila drinks. Joining me for the review were two enthusiastic Canton Repository interns − Jack Solon, a third-year journalism major at Ohio University; and Janson McNair, a recent journalism graduate from Kent State University. Their energy made the review process even more enjoyable and insightful.
8th in the world
The Soap Box Derby World Championships were held over the weekend and three champions from the Mahoning Valley competed. Emmalynn Esmail, 11, of Howland; Parker Lame, 14, of Canfield; and Morgan Brammer, 15, of Poland, made the trip to Akron Saturday to see how far they could go toward a world title.
Emma M. Burin 1930-2024
WARREN — Emma Marie Burin, 93, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 22, 1930, in Warren, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Berish Timko. Emma graduated from Warren G. Harding High School. She was a homemaker and member...
Canton man claims self-defense for fatal shooting of his mother's fiancé during argument
CANTON – Savier D. Smiley was 18 years old and legally barred from having a weapon when he fatally shot his mother's fiancé inside their Canton home, Assistant Stark County Prosecutor Kristen L. Mlinar told a jury on Tuesday. Smiley, now 19, is on trial in Stark County...
Letter to the editor: Debaters should answer questions without delay
The real problem I had with the Trump/Biden debate was the person not answering the question until the last 30 seconds. That's when the questioner had to repeat the question. I feel you should make a rule having the question answered immediately. If a person cannot follow the rules of the debate, then the comments made that are not relevant to the question should be deleted/muted.
The Update | Christmas Shows at Robins Include ‘Couples Therapy,’ Little River Band
WARREN, Ohio – The Robins Theatre has booked several holiday concerts, comedy shows and classic films in December. Christmas with the Celts, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $45 to $20. Irish Christmas carols and dance with contemporary songs with Irish instrumentation. “Couples Therapy,” Dec. 7, 8 p.m., $35. A comedic...
'Twisters' adds thrills for moviegoers with 4DX and D-BOX experience
A summer blockbuster is bringing extreme storms to moviegoers in more ways than one. "Twisters," the sequel to the 1996 film "Twister," entered theaters on July 19 and brought in around $81 million domestically in its opening weekend. The performance surpasses its predecessor, which reeled in around $41 million at its debut. The film, which stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell as storm chasers, currently has a 77% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Sheely’s holds fundraising drive for Believe in Dreams
NORTH LIMA – Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance supported the ongoing mission of Believe in Dreams with a second quarter 2024 fundraising drive. Sheely’s management presented an $8,055.32 check to Believe in Dreams at the Sheely’s Aurora location July 19. This second quarter 2024 Sheely’s fundraising event...
40 Years Reflection: Aslam Urges Community to Focus on Assets
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – When Jaladah Aslam, president of the Youngstown Warren Black Caucus, was growing up in Youngstown, neighborhoods were filled with playgrounds and working people. On a recent trip home to Austintown from attending church on Youngstown’s South Side, she noticed the number of vacant lots. “It...
Christmas In July
Christmas in July! Northside Marketplace is located on Furnace Street in Akron.
Baking up Greek treats
Angel Ploumbis of Howland prepares a Greek pastry, finikia, by dipping it into warm syrup and then covering it with nuts in preparation for the annual St. Demetrios Greek Festival at the church’s community center on Atlantic Street in Warren. Other desserts available are baklava, kataifi, diples, ekmek, galaktoboureko, kourambiethes, amygdalota, koulourakia and bougatsa. The festival runs 4 to 10 p.m. today and Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Tuesday's Canton City Junior Tennis Tournament results
10U singles: Corrin d. Obyrne 6-1, 6-0; Blake d. Tadayon 6-0, 6-0. Girls 12U singles: Allen d. Staub 6-2, 6-1. Boys 14U singles: Probhakaran d. Printz 6-1, 6-0. Girls 16U singles: Balcom d. Myricks 6-4, 6-1; E. Smith d. Obyrne 7-5, 6-3; Finefrock def. Wadley 3-6, 6-3, 1-0 (4); Williams def. McCallum 6-0, 6-0.
Pedestrian Struck on I-77, New Philadelphia Patrol Investigating
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal incident on I-77 south. The accident occurred near Bolivar Sunday morning involving a pedestrian who was struck and killed. New Philadelphia post Trooper Roy Beach says the victim, 34-year-old Jonathan Mandala of Akron, apparently walked onto the highway from the right side of the lanes and was hit by a flatbed truck just before 10 a.m.
More chicken. The Howlin Bird opens Massillon location
The Howlin Bird has opened the doors of its second location, in the Target Plaza at 2010 Lincoln Way E. in Massillon. The original location, at 123 S. Main St. in North Canton, opened in December 2020. It's home to specialty rotisserie chicken, house-breaded tenders, a giant Chicken Casear Salad and a...
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