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StarkFresh grocery store in Canton closes after break-in, theft
CANTON ‒ Police have charged a suspect in the break-in at the nonprofit StarkFresh grocery store that happened early Tuesday morning. Authorities were dispatched to the store at 321 Cherry Ave. NE at 4:50 a.m. after staff, who were upstairs, reported hearing glass break and said they could hear someone in the store. ...
Where does NAACP request to feds to investigate death of Frank Tyson stand? | What we know
What we know about NAACP asking U.S. Department of Justice to investigate of Frank E. Tyson death. "The NAACP is deeply troubled by this horrific tragedy," writes President and CEO Derrick Johnson. In deciding whether to investigate, agency looks for a pattern or practice of violations of Constitution or federal...
Canton public health agency orders new Mexican restaurant closed for code violations
CANTON – Canton City Public Health has ordered the new Tekila Mexican Restaurant to close because of code violations. The eatery has been open for only about a month. The health agency issued an emergency "cease and desist" order against the restaurant on Thursday, saying operations will not resume until a satisfactory inspection is conducted.
'I Will Survive!' Vox Audio is back with new director and pop, rock, disco show in Canton
CANTON − Vox Audio will return to the stage for two concerts this weekend and perform an array of songs from stars such as Billie Eilish, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel and Sam Smith. Songs will cross genres from pop to rock to disco and focus on a theme of resilience, said...
Man found dead by ATV rider in Louisville; police say foul play is not expected
The body of an adult male was discovered in a heavily wooded area south of West Main Street in Louisville on Saturday afternoon, according to Louisville Police Chief Andy Turowski. The body was found in the area of the 1400 block of W. Main St. around 3 p.m. Saturday by...
Alliance firefighters union: Woman killed in early morning house fire
ALLIANCE, Ohio — One person was killed after a house fire that broke out in the early morning hours of Monday in Alliance, according to the city's firefighter union. According to the Alliance Professional Firefighters Local 480, crews were called to a "structure fire" in the 300 block of North Lincoln Avenue at approximately 1:30 a.m. Alliance firefighters were also told that there was a person trapped inside the home.
Canton Repository Teacher of the Month: Rebecca Clark, Alliance
NAME – Rebecca Clark. COLLEGE – Stark Technical College and Western Governors University. FAMILY – Husband, Rick Clark; sons Kevin and Jason; and granddaughters Marley and Skylar. WHAT SUBJECTS DO YOU TEACH – I teach preschool. WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB? – Getting...
Man in blue: High school baseball umpire Don Levy retiring after 50 years
If there is a central fact that baseball umpires must come to grips with about their job, it's that not everyone is going to be happy with their decisions. "Umpires are like closers, man: You've got to have a short memory," Jackson High School baseball coach Bill Gamble said with a chuckle. "You...
North Canton City Schools hires new athletic director
ACTION: Hired a new athletic director. DISCUSSION: The board approved hiring Larry Kinnard as the athletic director. The board also accepted Kinnard’s resignation as assistant athletic director at the high school. Kinnard’s resignation is effective July 31. He takes on his new role as athletic director at Hoover High School on Aug. 1.
Syndication: Canton Repository
The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton features a museum, and is also surrounded by the Hall of Fame Village development and entertainment campus, which features restaurants, a brewery, football stadium, sports dome, practice fields and a water park that is under construction.
Malone University to host Big Day, a new Christian music festival, on Sept. 7
CANTON – A new Christian music festival is coming to Malone University.The event — called Big Day at Malone — will be held Sept. 7 and include food trucks, inflatables, games and activities, and local worship bands. The headlining performers will be Joseph O’Brien, Josiah Queen, and...
Canton firefighter/paramedic's death puts spotlight on firefighter mental health
CANTON – The Canton Fire Department is mourning the death of 42-year-old firefighter/paramedic Jared Kneale who died by suicide Friday. "It is with the permission of Jared's wife and children that wish to share that Jared's death was the result of suicide due to a post traumatic stress related illness," the department said Saturday night in a Facebook post. "Jared's family and our members are struggling to make sense of his decision to take his own life...
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