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Fire breaks out at housing complex in Waynesburg, two residents hospitalized
In Waynesburg, a massive fire ravaged Indian Run Manor – a Stark County Metropolitan Housing Complex early Tuesday morning. Responding swiftly, 10 departments, with Mohawk Valley in the lead, dispatched 59 firefighters at 3:25 a.m. Mohawk Valley’s proximity facilitated their arrival within 4 minutes at the 7785 Mottice Dr. location.
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...
Stark County man gets federal prison term for helping his father cheat IRS
A 33-year-old man from the North Canton area was sentenced Tuesday to one year and one day in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States. Christopher Karasarides conspired with his father, Christos Karasarides Jr., by helping his father conceal assets from the IRS, according to court documents and statements made in court. The offenses occurred from 2016 through 2022. ...
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,...
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.
'I weep for all of us.' Canton residents speak out on Frank Tyson's police custody death
CANTON – Residents are once again raising concerns about the actions of Canton police officers and want city officials to hold them accountable. Seven speakers addressed Canton City Council on Monday to express outrage and sadness for the April 18 death of Canton Township resident Frank Tyson who died while in city police custody. Monday was council’s first meeting since the city released the police body camera video of police officers’ struggle with the 53-year-old Tyson. ...
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...
A look at where every team in Greater Akron/Canton high school softball is seeded
The seeds for high school softball are out, and the opportunity for Tallmadge to win back-to-back state titles in Division II officially begins this weekend. Storylines will write themselves when action gets underway as Mogadore tries to repeat as district champ in Division IV. Manchester has been bumped up to the Division III but will try to do the same. ...
Sandy Valley softball rallies from five runs down to defeat Garaway
MAGNOLIA — In a game in which both teams combined for 24 hits, the Sandy Valley Cardinals rallied from an early 7-2 deficit to defeat Garaway 11-8 in an Inter Valley Conference South softball game at the Cardinals' sun-splashed complex Monday evening. “It was a very good comeback,” said...
Glenna White mystery: Stark County man's second cold-case murder trial delayed again
Mahoning County murder trial of Alliance-area man ends in mistrial. Robert Moore's second trial ends because of defense attorney's family emergency. Moore is accused of murder in connection with the 2009 disappearance of Glenna Jean White, 17. The second cold-case murder trial of a Stark County man accused of killing...
Canton area will see summer-like weather, possibly record-breaking temperatures
Warm air to bathe Canton area this week. Monday high temperature may set record. Highs forecast to be in 70s, 80s all week. CANTON ‒ Stark County will see summer-like and possibly record-breaking temperatures today with a high near 84 degrees, according to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland.
Three Ohio cities land in top 8 of spring's strongest housing markets
Three Ohio cities have landed in the top eight housing markets for the spring, according to a new ranking by Realtor.com. Canton is No. 2, Akron No. 4 and Columbus No. 8 on Realtor.com's Housing Market Ranking, which the listing service produces with The Wall Street Journal. Two other Ohio cities appear in...
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