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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. ...
Statewide alert now canceled for missing Canton man, 87
CANTON ‒ The Canton Police Department has canceled a statewide missing person alert for an 87-year-old who walked away from his home on Fifth Street NE on Monday morning. No additional information was immediately available. The alert was canceled after 1 p.m. To view photographs, visit the Endangered Missing Adult Alert website at: http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Local-Law-Enforcement/Missing-Adult-Alert. This article originally appeared on The Repository: Statewide alert now canceled for missing Canton man, 87
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...
Louisville greenhouse celebrates historic business milestone
LOUISVILLE, Ohio—Even on a windy, chilly Saturday morning in Louisville, Anthony Petitti Organic Greenhouse was awash in sunlight, warming the seedlings and bustling people who arrived to celebrate the business’s historic 100-year milestone. Cindy Petitti-Walton, owner of Anthony Petitti Organic Greenhouse, has been involved in the business since...
No encore. Downtown Canton Music Fest won't return this summer. Here's why
The Downtown Canton Music Fest is not returning this summer. Last summer was the first year for the event, which had replaced the long-running Canton Blues Fest. The Downtown Canton Music Fest had featured local, regional and tribute bands. CANTON − The Downtown Canton Music Fest won't return this summer...
Downtown Canton Mimosa Trail close to sellout
Have a little bubbly with brunch next weekend. Downtown Canton Partnership is the sponsor and says the event is close to a sellout. Sip, stroll and indulge in specialty mimosa-themed drinks and brunch bites at nine downtown Canton hot spots, including Jerzees Cafe, Basil Asian Bistro, Grapes in a Glass, Melange, Carpe Diem, Fromage du Monde, Bender's Tavern, 19th Hole and 2 Scoopz. Tickets are $35 and include two drink tickets, a souvenir to take home, and a chance to win a gift card bundle from participating businesses valued at $200. Additional drinks will be available for purchase at the event.
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.
Hills and Dales man's sentencing on federal gambling-related convictions delayed
A federal judge has delayed the sentencing of a Hills and Dales man convicted of multiple charges related to illegal storefront gambling operations. U.S. District Judge Donald C. Nugent is now scheduled to sentence Christos Karasarides Jr. on June 10, the same time co-defendant Ronald DiPietro will learn his punishment. Karasarides' attorney, Michael...
National Day of Prayer celebration in Canton set for Thursday at Centennial Plaza
CANTON − The National Day of Prayer will be celebrated at noon Thursday at Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW. The event is free. This article originally appeared on The Repository: National Day of Prayer celebration in Canton set for Thursday at Centennial Plaza
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...
Greater Akron-Canton High School Sports Awards: Boys Wrestling Athlete of the Year nominees
The Greater Akron-Canton High School Sports Awards show is proud to announce the nominees for Boys Wrestling Athlete of the Year. The winner will be announced during the live show on June 21 at Akron Civic Theatre. The show is produced with the support of Meijer. During the live show,...
Union members reject latest contract offer from Gradall Industries
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 1285 overwhelmingly voted to reject the latest contract offer by Gradall Industries on Sunday. "The company’s wage and benefit package does not meet the expectations of its dedicated workforce, which worked through a pandemic and continues...
Stark County gets 1 failing, 1 passing grade from American Lung Association on air quality
Stark County's air quality has improved over the past decade but there's still room for improvement, according to the American Lung Association. The advocacy agency released its 2024 State of the Air report last week based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency data from 2020 to 2022. It ranked cities and counties based on...
Canton man arrested in connection to several Summit County car break-ins
CLEVELAND — A Canton man was arrested Saturday in Summit County in connection to multiple alleged break-ins and thefts of valuable items in the cities of Green and New Franklin. Richard Hollenbaugh, 34, was charged with multiple felony counts of breaking and entering and theft. Summit County Sheriff's deputies...
Stark County-area high school baseball league races | Who's in contention?
May is just around the corner and high school baseball league races are getting interesting around the Stark County area. Let's take a look at who's in the lead and who's in contention in the Federal League, Eastern Buckeye Conference, Portage Trail Conference, PAC-7 and Inter Valley Conference. GlenOak, Hoover...
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