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Say goodbye to Parasson's in Stow and Barberton; Akron location will carry on
Parasson's Italian Restaurant is closing its Barberton and Stow locations, narrowing down to just one point of service after operating as a local chain of four in its prime. The Akron location on East Waterloo Road will continue, and it's reopening its dining room June 3, according to a message from the restaurant management on its website.
'A calling from birth.' Meet Evan Hill, the Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year
Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper Evan M. Hill, who serves with the Canton post, was awarded and recognized earlier this year as the 2023 Ohio State Highway Patrol State Trooper of the Year. “I reside in Stark County where I am privileged to serve the same community in which I...
Greater Akron-Canton High School Sports Awards: Girls Wrestling nominees
The Greater Akron-Canton High School Sports Awards show is proud to announce the nominees for Girls Wrestling Athlete of the Year. The winner will be announced during the live show on June 21 at Akron Civic Theatre. The show is produced with the support of Meijer. During the live show,...
Cash, homes & prison terms: Lots still at stake over illegal gambling raids in Stark
Two Stark County men convicted of federal charges related to long-closed storefront gambling operations have a lot to lose at their upcoming court hearings. In addition to the possibility that U.S. District Judge Donald C. Nugent could send Christos Karasarides Jr. and Ronald DiPietro to prison for years, both defendants stand to lose homes, cars and hundreds of thousands of dollars that jurors found to be proceeds of their crimes. ...
Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
CANAL FULTON − The Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. NE, has scheduled the following events:. 1 p.m. Saturday − Star Wars Day Program: Enjoy themed activities, including robot racing and trivia, at this all-ages event. Registration is required. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 6 − Music...
Stark County gets 1 failing, 1 passing grade from American Lung Association on air quality
Stark County's air quality has improved over the past decade but there's still room for improvement, according to the American Lung Association. The advocacy agency released its 2024 State of the Air report last week based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency data from 2020 to 2022. It ranked cities and counties based on...
Youth Entrepreneur Program Pitch Challenge is May 8
CANTON − The Stark County Minority Business Association's Youth Entrepreneur Program Pitch Challenge will be from 4 to 7 p.m. May 8 at Timken Commons, 521 Tuscarawas St. W. Eighth-grade students from the Canton City School District will present their businesses. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by Tuesday...
Anthony Petitti Organic Greenhouse celebrating 100 years
The company started with lawn care and evolved into the multi-faceted operation it is today. The senior Petitti discovered he was a distant cousin to Angelo Petitti, who founded the Northeast Ohio garden center chain under the same last name, but there's no business affiliation. In 2003, Cindy and her...
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