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Park Sleeping Ban Considered in New Philadelphia
A council committee will decide whether to introduce legislation criminalizing certain aspects of homelessness in New Philadelphia. In a 6-to-3 ruling earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Oregon community’s ban on sleeping outside at parks and other public places. New Philadelphia law director Marvin Fete thinks...
Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia area
Fort Laurens hosts American Revolution traveling exhibit BOLIVAR – Fort Laurens is hosting a traveling exhibit, The American Revolution Experience, featuring the American Battlefield Trust and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution this week. The exhibit includes 12 display panels and three interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology, unique artifacts...
Letter to the editor: Downtown Massillon buildings need responsible owners
It was good to read Steve Grazier’s timely article on downtown Massillon properties. It underscored the importance of code enforcement and responsible ownership of these historic buildings. Downtown Massillon is what it is — old buildings — and they can only be saved and maintained by adhering to the above. It was especially encouraging to read that Grant Kowell is finally selling his properties. For too long, his ownership has been problematic. ...
'It's going to be wild.' Stark County Democratic delegates excited to support Harris
Stark County will be represented at the Democratic National Convention. Three residents — Kathleen Purdy, Mandy Wagner and Robert Thompson Sr. — are attending the convention, which begins Monday in Chicago. They are among 143 Ohio delegates who will celebrate the selection of Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Asian American and Black...
'They take my breath away': Daughter thrilled as Canton WWII photographer's album surfaces
William Baltzly was part of a group that took 2,000 photos while he was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Though the Canton man's job was serving as a gunner-photographer in the 457th Heavy Bombardment Group, Baltzly turned his lens on more than the military operation. His...
Grab a float or walking shoes and register for the Berlin Harvest Fest parade
Registration is underway for the annual Berlin Harvest Fest parade that will take place Sept. 7. Since July 2003, the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has worked alongside the Berlin Main Street Merchants to present the parade, which is part of Harvest Fest. ...
'Beacon for recovery.' CommQuest dedicates new outpatient campus in downtown Canton
CANTON − CommQuest celebrated the opening of the agency's revitalized and expanded Canton Outpatient Campus on Friday. CommQuest, which serves 16,000 people in Stark and Carroll counties, offers resources for mental health, addiction, employment and social services. ...
Vote for Louisville-area preseason high school receiver/TE of year before poll closes
With the 2024 high school football season beginning Aug. 23, The Courier Journal has compiled a list of the 10 top wide receivers/tight ends in the Louisville area. We are asking you — our readers — to vote here on which wide receiver/tight end you think will have the best season. Listed below are 10 nominees for preseason wide receiver/tight end of the year. Players from the following counties were eligible: Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby...
Wake Up Tri-Counties with RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark Health Departments
RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Department joined Wake Up Tri-Counties with RaeAnn Tucker to talk about student immunizations and physicals, the upcoming flu season, and mosquitoes. First Choice Healthcare clinics are holding “Pop Up Walk-in” school and sports exam days this week, August 12th to August 16th, all day at the clinics in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon. These special clinics offer school and sports physicals for $40, but bring insurance information if you have insurance. The clinics offer physicals for junior and senior high school athletes, freshmen, sixth graders, kindergarteners, and preschoolers. To help reduce wait times, complete the physical forms obtained from your child’s school. For more information, you may call the First Choice Healthcare clinic nearest you: Kewanee, 110 N. Burr Blvd. 309-852-5272; Colona, 103 1st St. 309-792-4011; or Toulon, 120 E. Court St. 309-852-3115.
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