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Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a hot and rainy summer for northern Ohio
The Old Farmer's Almanac is calling for jungle-like conditions this summer in northern Ohio — as in hot and rainy. "Summer temperatures, on average, will be hotter than normal from New England through the Atlantic Corridor, in Florida and the Deep South, through Texas and the Midwest, and on to California," almanac meteorologists Bob Smerbeck and Brian Thompson wrote in their summer weather prediction.
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...
Two of Alliance's busiest streets to be resurfaced soon
The Ohio Department of Transportation is spending $2.1 million to resurface East State Street and stretches of Union Avenue in Alliance. ALLIANCE ‒ A $2.1 million resurfacing project will improve the look and functionality of two of the city's busiest streets, Mayor Andy Grove says. The Ohio Department of...
Stark County attorney who swindled clients sentenced to prison
A former Canton-area attorney was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from his clients, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Stark County Sheriff George T. Maier announced recently. “Robbing elderly clients behind their backs is a disgraceful betrayal of trust that warrants stiff...
More than 400 grams of meth seized in Summit County raid
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Summit County SWAT team and detectives with the New Franklin Police Department executed a search warrant at a home Wednesday morning, following a “lengthy” investigation. New Franklin police said the officers seized 410 grams of Methamphetamine, dozens of prescription pills, and over...
Where is Joe's Barbecue? Food truck now makes monthly visits to North Water Brewing in Kent
Ice cold brews and hot barbecue are truly a match made in heaven. And thanks to a new partnership between popular food truck Joe’s Barbecue and North Water Brewing Company, now customers can experience their own little slice of heaven in Kent. Owner Joe Menendez’s southern comfort cuisine has...
'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...
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...
Vote: Who is the SARTA Athlete of the Week for April 22-28?
It's time to take a look at the standout high school performers from Stark County for the past week. Your vote will determine who will be the SARTA High School Athlete of the Week for April 22-28. We will pick one girl and one boy. Each athlete's credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 5 p.m. Thursday. The winners will be announced Friday morning on CantonRep.com.
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,...
Firefighters rescue seniors from burning apartment building near Waynesburg
SANDY TWP. ‒ A fire at a public housing complex for seniors could have resulted in multiple deaths if local firefighters had not worked so well together to rescue residents and extinguish the blaze. That's the assessment of the fire chief who led the response to the early-morning blaze. "It could have been a...
Some Northeast Ohio homeowners to see rise in property values: 'It's probably the largest increase in the last century'
PAINESVILLE, Ohio — Several counties in Northeast Ohio are reappraising property values this year, including Cuyahoga, Stark, Lorain, Lake, Portage, Erie, and Huron. Auditors are telling 3News that, on average, home valuations will go up, but many homeowners are concerned about the increase in property taxes that will come with that.
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