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'Disrespectful, crude.' Junk dumped at West Lawn Cemetery. Headstones toppled at Rowland
CANTON – Authorities are looking for whoever illegally dumped auto parts and license plates in the historic West Lawn Cemetery and vandalized headstones in Rowland Cemetery last week. The Canton Cemetery Association posted a photo about the items dumped at West Lawn, located at 1919 7th St. NW, on...
Christmas In July
Christmas in July! Northside Marketplace is located on Furnace Street in Akron.
Sheely’s donates to 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...
Indigo Girls coming to Packard Music Hall
The Indigo Girls will play Packard Music Hall on Dec. 13. The duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have been playing together for nearly 40 years. They self-released an EP in 1985 and an album “Strange Fire” two years later, which led to a deal with Epic Records.
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...
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.
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.
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,...
More mosquitos in Canton test positive for West Nile
CANTON − Two samples of mosquitoes, one collected at Weis Park and one collected around 11th Street NW and Whipple Avenue NW the week of July 8, have tested positive for West Nile Virus, Canton City Public Health said Wednesday. The department has not confirmed that any people in...
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.
'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.
Robert S. Fleeger 1993-2024
BRISTOLVILLE — Robert S. Fleeger, known affectionately as Rob to his friends and family, passed away suddenly, Monday, July 15, 2024, at the age of 30. Born in Warren, on Oct. 27, 1993, Rob’s vibrancy and zest for life made him a beacon of joy to all who knew him. He departed this life in Bristolville, leaving behind a legacy of love and adventure.
CCMHRSB and Columbiana County Drug Task Force host Operation BRIDGE Days
The Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (CCMHRSB), in collaboration with the Columbiana County Drug Task Force and various community partners, hosted Operation BRIDGE Days at Salem Walmart Thursday and in front of the Way Station in East Liverpool Friday. Operation BRIDGE (Bridging Recovery & Interdiction Data Gathering...
Cynthia Carter 1965-2024
WARREN — Cynthia Pupillo Carter, 58, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Sacramento, California, with loving family by her side. Cynthia was born June 25, 1965, in Warren, a daughter to Jane and Valentino Pupillo. She spent her childhood years in Howland and in Warren. She graduated...
Cindy L. Cramer 1960-2024
NILES — Cindy Lou Cramer, 64, entered into eternal rest, Thursday, July 18, 2024, at University Hospital Cleveland. She was born March 22, 1960, in Barberton, the daughter of Ken Dye and Diane Stone. A graduate of Barberton High School, Cindy was a true success story, working her way...
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.
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