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News of public record: Tuscarawas County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Tuscarawas County Health Department from May 20 to 24. May 21 Hog Heaven Dover, 6557 Columbia Road NW, Dover. Observed multiple sealed cans with dents along the seam, or large dents along the side of the can. Observed the macaroni and...
Two Ohio men charged after road rage incident; Men allegedly followed victim near his home
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio — Two Ohio men have been indicted by a Tuscarawas County Grand Jury on a charge of Felonious Assault, a felony of the second degree. According to officials, the charges against Wyatt Andrew Shaw, 20, of Gnadenhutten, and Landon Scott Levengood, 19, of Sherrodsville, are a result of a road rage incident […]
Stark County's 2024 road projects: A roundabout in Jackson & 'a lot of orange barrels'
It is a big summer construction season for Stark County. Projects in 2024 include bridge replacements, road maintenance and a new roundabout, which will altogether cost an estimated $19 million. "There's a lot of orange barrels out there this year," said Dave Torrence, Stark County chief deputy engineer. Most of...
Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia area
CARROLLTON – St. John’s Villa will host its second annual Rib Burnoff and Car and Motorcycle Show from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday on Third Street NE, known locally as School Street. The event is a fundraiser for the Carrollton nonprofit that serves people with developmental disabilities.
'I really want to know.' Family seeks answers in death at Stark County Jail
David McKain talked openly with his son about wanting to seek treatment for mental health issues shortly before McKain was booked into the Stark County Jail late last year. He asked his son, 25-year-old Keenan Walker, for advice on where to go for help. And he admitted that he was worried about an upcoming court date.
See the high school graduation video that's making people cry
People are sobbing over a high school graduation video that illustrates how fast time flies. The now-viral clip, which is set to Elvis Presley’s “Burning Love,” begins with a group of kindergarteners waving outside of their classroom. One by one, they jump over the camera and out of frame. The video seamlessly cuts to kids jumping into the frame on the other side, now high school seniors clad in caps and gowns.
Family shows courage in sharing Canton firefighter's death was by suicide
A decision by the family of the late Jared Kneale to share the cause of his death is an immeasurable act of courage, public service and grace. The family's willingness to make it public is extraordinary because the issue of suicide remains a socially taboo topic that most of us would rather not discuss or think about; yet everyone knows someone who has considered it — whether we know it or not.
2024 OHSAA Softball State Tournament Recap
AKRON — The OHSAA has a new all-time leader in softball state championships after No. 1 ranked Strasburg-Franklin blanked Monroeville, 10-0, Saturday in the OHSAA Division IV state championship game at Firestone Stadium. The Tigers have now won 10 softball state titles to take over the top spot from Akron Springfield and Warren Champion, who both have nine championships.
Aultman, Cleveland Clinic Mercy births for May 12-18
Bobbi Jo Hanna and Jonathan Burke-Masdea of Massillon, boy. Brenna Iden and Hayden Virtue of Carrollton, twin boys. Daishona Washington Polk and Jordan Ransaw of Canton, girl. Kayleigh Waggoner and Jake Eberhart of Canton, boy. CLEVELAND CLINIC MERCY HOSPITAL. May 17, 2024. Brittany Massey and J’colbe Jordan of Massillon, girl...
Strasburg wins third straight state softball championship
Quick. Think of a sports dynasty? Nowadays, the team that comes to mind for most people would be the Patriots, or maybe the Chiefs. Not so fast, Brady and Belichick, Mahomes and Reid. How about Spidell and Reifenschneider? Sure, those names may notroll off the tongue so easily now but give it time and they will.
Farber Street bridge near East Sparta to close for 90 days for repair work
PIKE TWP. − The Farber Street bridge, on the boarder of East Sparta and Pike Township, will be closed for 90 days starting Monday. The new bridge has been installed on a realigned roadway to eliminate tight curves on either side of the bridge, according to the Stark County Engineer's Office.
'Wear Orange' movement in Canton to target gun violence
Gun-related incidents is the No. 1 cause of death for American children. Interfaith group recently hosted workshop series on strategies to reduce gun violence. Interfaith group is part of Stark County Pax Christi. CANTON − The Interfaith Violence Prevention Coalition of Stark County and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense...
4.2 million meals: Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank meets goal in final days of campaign
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and its partners had cause to celebrate late last week. After some nail-biting worries that the organization wouldn't meet its goal of providing enough food for 4.2 million meals, it hit its target in the final days of its annual Harvest for Hunger campaign. ...
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