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'My heart was broken.' Residents blast Canton police over Frank Tyson's arrest death
CANTON ‒ If city officers would have viewed Frank Tyson as a man having a mental-health episode ‒ someone needing help ‒ then Tyson may not have died face down on the floor after being handcuffed during his April 18 confrontation with police. Many expressed that view or something similar during Wednesday night's...
Canton man wins $150,000 with scratch-off lottery ticket bought in Massillon
A Canton man has won $150,000 with a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased in Massillon, the Ohio Lottery said Tuesday. The man, who was not identified by name in an Ohio Lottery news release, purchased a Lady Luck 25X ticket at the Wales Road One Stop at 704 Wales Road NW in Massillon. He will receive $108,000 after state and federal tax.
‘Shut the f**k up’: Officer seen kneeling on man’s neck before his death
A 53-year-old man crashed his vehicle into a utility pole and fled to a nearby veteran’s hall in East Canton, Ohio. While he was being placed under arrested, he told officers at least 7 times that he couldn’t breathe.
FORECAST: Super sunny but not everybody is feeling the heat today
CLEVELAND — Winds shift back to the north Thursday. That will mean temperatures near 70 degrees for the lake shore counties during the afternoon. But, much warmer temperatures inland. Areas near US Route 30 from Mansfield to Canton could touch 80 degrees on Thursday. Skies should be partly to mostly sunny as well. Temperatures make a BIG rebound again on Friday with highs in the middle 80s. The muggy weather plus an approaching cold front will lead to thunderstorms during the afternoon.
Massillon's 2024 Summer Concert Series lineup is now set. Here's who is coming to play
MASSILLON – China Grove — of Doobie Brothers' legend — is once again set to take center stage downtown and will kick off the city's 2024 Summer Concert Series. Overall, eight live musical acts are planned for the summer music bonanza, which starts June 20 at the Duncan Plaza amphitheater.
Akron woman gets life sentence for Canton man's murder in 2023
CANTON ‒ A 28-year-old woman could spend the rest of her life in prison for killing a man who lived in the city's southwest section. On Wednesday, Stark County Common Pleas Judge Natalie R. Haupt gave Chabrijuana J. Glenn a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 23 years for fatally shooting...
Stark County man gets federal prison term for helping his father cheat IRS
Christopher Karasarides gets prison time for helping his father cheat IRS. Man from North Canton area sentenced to serve a year and a day. Son helped his father hide $239,000 in cash in safety deposit box. A 33-year-old man from the North Canton area was sentenced Tuesday to one year...
Canton's oldest standing commercial building being restored, readied for tenants
CANTON − The former Landmark Tavern, considered Canton’s oldest remaining commercial building, could finally be restored and ready for new tenants later this year. Canton City Economic Development Director Chris Hardesty said JSC Properties, which acquired the property in 2017, has stabilized the structure at 108 Cherry Ave. NE and will soon begin...
Here's your ultimate summer fun guide in the Canton area: More than 40 concerts and fests
CANTON − Football, food, music, balloons, cool cars, monsters and pickles. Stark County's summer festival and event scene will have something for everyone. Traditionalists will savor ethnic eats. NFL fans...
4 things to do at the Hall of Fame Village in May
As spring heats up, the Hall of Fame Village offers some events this month for people looking to get out and about. Here's four things to do at the Village in May. Kentucky Derby Day at Don Shula’s American Kitchen. A watch party for the 150th Kentucky Derby is...
Marlington to pick prom royalty May 4
Marlington High School has announced the members of its 2024 Senior Prom court. The Dukes will celebrate prom Saturday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, and the king and queen will be crowned at the dance. Attendants. Emily Gainer – The daughter of Chad Gainer and Angela...
Zoar Association buys Bimeler Cabin, believed to be village's oldest building
The Zoar Community Association has purchased the historic Bimeler Cabin, which has long been in private hands. The association has launched a fundraising campaign to raise the more than $100,000 needed to restore the cabin. ZOAR ‒ The Zoar Community Association has acquired the 1817 Bimeler Cabin, believed to be...
Ice cream scoop: Try these flavorful shops in Stark County
While they say it's always a good time for ice cream (they're right!), no one can deny that the sweet treat really takes over during the warm weather. Here in Stark County, with many unique and locally owned spots, it's just about the perfect time to dig in. Ice cream...
Record number of rabbits removed from Canton home; Stark Humane Society asks for care help
NIMISHILLEN TWP. ‒ The Stark County Humane Society is asking the public to help provide food and other supplies for 97 rabbits removed from a Canton home. Jackie Godbey, executive director of the Stark County Humane Society, said the agency needs Timothy hay, rabbit food pellets, fresh vegetables, pine bedding, rabbit chew toys,...
'I want to go even faster': Marlington track's Colin Cernansky wants more after record
Marlington's Colin Cernansky became the first Stark County high school runner to complete the 3,200-meter run in under nine minutes at last week's Huber Heights Wayne Invitational. Cernansky's time of 8:58.96 broke the county 3,200 record set by Lake's Nathan Moore in 2021. Cernansky's county record in the 3,200 has...
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