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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...
Vote: Who is the SARTA Athlete of the Week for May 6-12?
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 May 6-12. 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.
Council approves mowing contract amid seasonal worker shortage
GREEN — Due in part to a lack of seasonal employees this summer, Green City Council May 14 approved a $52,240 contract with Ground Pro LLC for mowing of seven city properties. “Every year we struggle with hiring seasonal employees,” said Councilman Gerard Neugebauer (at large). “We had 21...
West Branch comes back to defeat Edgewood in completion of rain-suspended softball game
BELOIT — Down 4-0 after 1-1/2 innings, West Branch High School’s softball team came back to defeat Ashtabula Edgewood 11-6 at the Warriors’ Sis Woods Softball Field. West Branch, which is the No. 7 seed in the tournament, trailed 4-0 to Edgewood when their game was halted by pouring rain and muddy field conditions on Saturday.
Bel-Air shines in Mother's Day show in Alliance
Rhythm & Blues band Bel-Air brought smiles to moms faces Saturday night at the Firehouse Theater in Alliance when the group performed a free concert in celebration of Mother's Day. About 160 people attended the event, which featured performers Walter Johnson and Dazzle Hawkins of Alliance and Cornelius Parson Sr. and Waymon Griffin III of Akron. Pastor Joyce Williams of Feed My Sheep Ministries/New Beginnings House of God kicked off the event with a prayer. And songwriter/producer Dunn Pearson Jr., who is also known as the “Black Beethoven,” started the music with the song “This is the Day.” This article originally appeared on The Repository: Bel-Air shines in Mother's Day show in Alliance
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...
56 Alliance High seniors receive scholarship awards
Alliance High School recognized 56 seniors with nearly $1 million in local scholarships and 16 students were honored for their full-time careers during the annual senior scholarship and career commitment night on May 6. About 80 organizations and scholarships were represented during the ceremony, including the Alliance High School Alumni...
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.
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. ...
Aultman College celebrates its Class of 2024
CANTON – The following students graduated from Aultman College on May 2 at its annual spring graduation ceremony at Washington High School located in Massillon:. Associate of applied science in radiography – Ashton Bennett, Canton; Kinsley Blair, New Philadelphia; Emma Borkowski, Canton; Elizabeth Chaddock, Akron; Madison Dine, Canton; Cenie Fowler, Massillon; Paiten Hendershot, Mineral; Justin Ickes, Canton; Paige Jacobs, East Sparta; Danielle Kline, Ravenna; Marissa Oddo, Louisville; Haley Santy, New Franklin; Tori Schneller, Massillon; Emma Shamel, Dennison; Laura Smith, Alliance; Emily Turner, Canton; and Eliana Zenallis, Akron.
Second company claims it hasn't been paid for Hall of Fame Village water park work
CANTON − The Helm Group, an Illinois-based contractor, has filed a mechanics lien on the Hall of Fame Village water park property. The company claims it is owed about $657,876 for "various materials and services" provided between July 10, 2023, to March 1 per a contract with the Wisconsin-based Neuman Pools Inc. The lien, placed on the property at 2301 George Halas Drive NW, was filed Tuesday with the Stark County Recorder's Office.
Handel’s churns up limited-time ice cream flavor
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has churned up a favor for May − carrot cake. The new flavor joins the high-quality, made-from-scratch options created by founder Alice Handel in 1945. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has nearby stores at 3107 Lincoln Way E in Perry Township; 7212 Fulton Drive NW...
Stark County Port Authority approves restructuring loan for Hall of Fame Village project
CANTON − The Stark County Port Authority on Monday agreed to restructure its $5 million loan to the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co., which is developing the Hall of Fame Village. The action also must be approved by the Stark County commissioners and follows Canton City Council's...
2024 Stark County high school track and field season best times and distances
Editor’s note: The following is the list of the top personal bests by Stark County individuals and relay teams in each event this season as reported to The Canton Repository or posted on MileSplit Ohio’s website through Saturday. Individual athletes and relay teams from one school may have more than one of the top performances this season, but this lists only their best per event. Performances on electronically timed tracks are listed to one-hundredth of a second.
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