East Canton
East Canton, OH · Municipal
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More Than 800 Honor Veterans at Canton Patriot Ball With Eight Medal of Honor Guests
More than 800 people filled the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Saturday night, Nov. 7, for the annual Patriot Ball, a black-tie gala honoring veterans that drew eight Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to Stark County on the weekend before Veterans Day, The Canton Repository reported. The ball is the annual fundraiser of The Patriot […]
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Akron Says Demolition of Historic Firestone Plant 1 Is Imminent, Clock Tower to Be Saved
Akron officials said Monday, Nov. 9, that demolition of the historic Firestone Plant 1 is imminent, even as the city awaits final approval of its plan from the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office, the Akron Beacon Journal reported Nov. 9. The plant is on the National Register of Historic Places, which is why the state […]
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Akron’s New Renter Protections Face a 90-Day Clock, Court Talk and a Split City
Akron voters approved two charter amendments on November 3 that dramatically reshape the relationship between renters and landlords — and now the harder work of making Issues 11 and 12 function begins, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. Both amendments take effect 30 days after their approval, and City Council must enact implementing legislation within 90 […]
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Akron and Summit County Leaders Say They Are Ready to Work With Governor-Elect Acton
AKRON, Ohio — Top officials in Akron and Summit County say they are ready to get to work with Governor-elect Amy Acton, telling the Akron Beacon Journal in statements this week that delivering results for residents matters more than party politics as Ohio prepares for its first woman governor. Ohio voters elected Acton on Nov. […]
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Public hearings set for FirstEnergy rate increase application
COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has scheduled three public hearings regarding FirstEnergy’s application for an increase in its electric distribution rates, including one in northwest Ohio. That is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the Lucas County commissioners' hearing room in the first floor of One Government Center in Toledo. Public hearings also will be held on Dec. 2 in Cleveland and on Dec. 9 in Akron. Those that testify will have their comments included in the case record. An evidentiary hearing will also take place at the PUCO offices in Columbus on Mar. 1. Written comments also may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Public comments can also be filed online, and all comments should reference case docket numbers 26-347-EL-AIR, 26-348-EL-ATA, 26-349-EL-AAM, 26-350-EL-UNC. On May 22, 2026, FirstEnergy filed an application pursuant R.C. 4909.18 for an increase in its electric distribution rates for its three companies: Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric Illuminating and Toledo Edison. In its application, FirstEnergy is requesting the following distribution revenue increases across a three-year period: Toledo Edison: $32.8 million in year one, $14 million in year two and $17.1
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Ohio Warns of 'Beat the Sign' Driving Game Tied to Medina Crash
Ohio school officials are warning parents and students about a reported driving activity called “Beat the Sign,” in which participants allegedly ignore stop signs on purpose and try to beat their own record for how many intersections they can blow through without stopping. The warning comes after a school superintendent reported a serious crash in Medina, Ohio, involving a driver who allegedly kept a log tracking attempts.
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Akron announces second annual Sports and Wellness grant recipients
Another $100,000 in sports and wellness grants for 50 organizations will be distributed in Akron amid efforts to prevent youth violence. While a $2,000 grant might not seem like much, community organizations say they can make that money go a long way. Jamar Blackmon, executive director of GOALGETTA Academy, said...
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Striking JFS workers no longer picketing in front of County Administration Building in downtown Elyria
Striking Lorain County Job and Family Services workers, represented by United Auto Workers Local 2192, no longer are picketing in front of the County Administration Building on Middle Avenue in Elyria. Gina Jones, JFS unit chairperson at UAW Local 2192, confirmed this week in a text message that the union...