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Stark County house damaged in early morning fire
On the early morning of April 18, just prior to 3 a.m., the Canton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1005 Sherlock Pl NE, involving a two-and-a-half-story residential building. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered flames emanating from the attic windows and the ridgeline of the roof. Swift action by...
William Shatner coming to Hartville this weekend for meet-and-greet opportunity with fans: See the price for autographs
HARTVILLE, Ohio — Calling all Star Trek fans!. William Shatner -- Captain Kirk himself -- is coming to Northeast Ohio this weekend for a special meet-and-greet opportunity with fans at the Hartville Marketplace in Stark County. All Star Sports Gallery is hosting Shatner's appearance on Saturday, April 20, from...
Rite Aid closing more stores nationwide, including a Massillon location
MASSILLON − The Rite Aid at 2110 Wales Ave. NE is among 13 additional stores the company plans to close nationwide. It's the fifth Rite Aid in Stark County to close since last fall. The pharmacy's last day will be May 6 and the store will close on June 13, Rite Aid spokeswoman Catherine Carter said. ...
Stark County attorney who stole nearly $900K from his clients finds out his punishment
CANTON ‒ One of the victims of a former lawyer's theft said the experience cost him over $10,000 in losses on investments and extra attorney fees. A special prosecutor read the victim impact statement from Leonard Cooper in Stark County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday as Judge Natalie R. Haupt sentenced former...
Former Stark County attorney sentenced to prison after stealing from clients
CANTON, Ohio — William Sparks, a former Canton-area attorney, has learned his sentence after pleading guilty to stealing from clients. The Jackson Township resident was sentenced to 4-6 years in prison and ordered to pay $339,050.38 in restitution. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each...
'Definition of a toxic work environment.' Every worker quits Stark Soil & Water District
MASSILLON ‒ The Stark Soil & Water Conservation District is a muddy mess. Every employee of the government office has quit. To stay afloat, the district's volunteer board of supervisors had to temporarily outsource most of the agency's workload and divvy up other duties to the board members themselves. ...
Meet Stark County's top young professionals as 2024 Twenty under 40! winners announced
CANTON – Stark County is honoring another group of young professionals who are making a major difference in the community through their civic and business involvement. The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce's ystark! program and the Canton Repository announced the 2024 class of Twenty under 40! on Thursday. It is the 17th year for the program.
Beam me up. Stark County things to do: Record Store Day and William Shatner in Hartville
Former 'Stark Trek' actor William Shatner will be signing autographs for a fee on Saturday at the Toy and Comic Show at Hartville MarketPlace. Also appearing at Hartville MarketPlace will be former heavyweight boxing champion James "Buster Douglas" and former stars from "The Dukes of Hazzard" television show. Record Store...
Summit, Stark, Portage counties and others under tornado watch through midnight
Severe storms and even isolated tornadoes are possible across northern Ohio on Wednesday. The National Weather Service says thunderstorms − some severe − are expected to develop across Indiana this afternoon and move east into Ohio. ...
Road refresh: Section of Perry Drive SW in Perry Township to close for additional week
PERRY TWP. – A section of Perry Drive SW will remain closed until April 29, as utility work along adjacent railroad tracks has been extended one week. The closure is due to the continuation of gas line and sewer replacement work on Perry Drive between 15th Street SW and Southway Street SW, according to a news release from the Stark County Engineer's Office.
Refuge of Hope longtime staffer Scott Schynders named new CEO
CANTON − Refuge of Hope Ministries has appointed Scott Schnyders as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds CEO Duane Wykoff, who retired in January. The faith-based mission at 715 Second St. NE offers the city's only emergency shelter for men, as well as employment training and free hot meals to needy individuals and...
A TikTok ban? Oh, heck no. Stark County area content creators speak out against proposal
Navarre resident Ryan Shaner uses TikTok for a side gig where he creates cocktails and festively samples alcoholic beverages for his 2 million followers. Carter Collins of Jackson Township found success as a self-taught artist, attracting 1.3 million followers on TikTok by rendering cartoon-style images of the Grinch, Barbie and other characters. ...
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