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First roundabout in Massillon opens to traffic, see drone photos
MASSILLON – The city's first roundabout is slated to open Nov. 13 to motorists who travel a main section of the west side. The $1.16 million circle is at Main Avenue W at Tremont Avenue SW. Work started in April and finished this week. A redo of Main Avenue and Tremont Avenue intersection was necessary because the two roads run nearly parallel to each other. They come together at a sharp point near the former Third Base bar property, which had a triangular shape. Third Base was demolished a few years ago to make space for the project . "We think the roundabout should improve the flow of traffic in the area and is a boost to (driver) safety," said Mayor Jamie Slutz . The new roundabout is surrounded by multiple pedestrian sidewalks, decorative bricks, as well as rock-filled center isle. City Engineer Alex Pitts said the center island will be upgraded with three flagpoles. One will hoist the U.S. flag, and the others are for the state of Ohio and Massillon flags. The intersection at Tremont and Main avenues average approximately 3,000 motorists per day, according to Pitts, who said the circle's speed limit is 25 mph. Most of
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Canton, Ohio — a city where the echoes of industry mingle with the laughter of families on porch swings, where the spires of old churches rise above brick streets, and where every block hums with the stories of those who built, dreamed, and stayed. Here, the city’s heart beats in the rhythm of Friday night football, the sizzle of sausage at the Italian Fest, and the hush of snow falling on the Hall of Fame. Canton is a crossroads — of old-timers and newcomers, of artists and laborers, of families who’ve called it home for generations and those just arriving, hungry for possibility.
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Berlin prepares for annual live nativity parade
Berlin will welcome camels, shepherds, angels and other familiar Nativity figures Nov. 27 as its annual Live Nativity Parade ushers in the Christmas season. The Berlin Area Merchants will host the parade and a candle-lighting ceremony beginning at 5:45 p.m., according to a community announcement. The procession will start at Sheiyah Market and end at the stage in the center of Berlin. Mary and Joseph, the Three Wise Men, angels and shepherds will be joined by camels, sheep, cows, donkeys and horses provided by The Farm at Walnut Creek. Snowmen also will walk the streets and hand out candy to children. Candle-lighting and Christmas story follow parade A short service is planned after the procession reaches the center of town. The program will include a candle-lighting ceremony, a reading of the Christmas story by Larry Kaufman and carols led by Jeff Polen. The event began with a small group of local merchants singing Christmas carols on a street corner and has grown into a tradition that attracts thousands of visitors during the holiday season, according to the announcement. Berlin is located along State Route 39 in Ohio's Amish Country. Donations will support Operation Christmas Child The Berlin Area Merchants also
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Four football teams look to move a step closer to a OHSAA state title
The road to an OHSAA state football championship continues Friday, Nov. 13 , as four area teams and one familiar opponent prepare for the regional semifinals. With just eight teams remaining in each division, the stakes continue to rise as Dover , Indian Valley, Claymont and Garaway look to keep their postseason runs alive and move one step closer to a state championship. Two of the area's biggest matchups will feature familiar opponents looking to settle unfinished business. Dover will get another opportunity against Steubenville after falling to the Big Red earlier this season, while Indian Valley and Claymont will meet for the second time in three weeks following their one-point battle for the Inter-Valley Conference South Division title. Make your pick! Time to vote for The Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week (Nov. 2-8) Meanwhile, Garaway will look to continue its offensive success against a Waterford team that has been among the region's best defensively. Here's a closer look at each matchup, including team records, key players and what to watch for as the postseason continues. OHSAA football regional semifinals playoff schedule Friday, Nov. 13 (all games at 7 p.m.) Division III, Region 11 (1) Steubenville (9-2) vs. (5) Dover