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Stark County officials to reveal ID of man found dead in 2020: Watch live on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
CANTON, Ohio — Stark County officials, along with investigators from the Ohio Attorney General's office, are set to hold a press conference on Thursday to reveal the identity of "John Doe," who was found dead in 2020. 3News plans to stream the 10:30 a.m. press conference live at the...
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...
State grants to fund seven hangars for Wayne County Airport, new dog park at shelter
After announcing Wayne County will receive $350,000 for hangar construction at the Wayne County Airport and $300,000 to construct a dog park at the Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center, Sen. Al Landis, along with state Rep. Scott Wiggam, visited the future site of seven new hangars. “Representative Wiggam rode point on...
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.
What's Up? Christmas in July, 'Elvis' in Ashland, Maker Faire Wayne County
Christmas in July, 5 p.m. Thursday, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster; fundraiser for the Wayne County Humane Society. Tickets are $15, which includes one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink ticket. Food trucks, Christmas beer, unlimited drink cups, silent and live auction and games for adults and kids. To learn more and purchase tickets visit www.wchs.org. Rittman...
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.
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. ...
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...
A did-you-know guide to unexpected ways to use the Orrville Public Library
Where can a family get hold of a paw print cake pan, a bubble machine, traffic safety cones, an ice cream maker or a karaoke machine on short notice, with zero dollars expended? Those items and at least 100 more are available through the Orrville Public Library's collection called a Library of Things. ...
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...
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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