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Canton roadwork: See which streets, bridges will be under construction in 2024
CANTON – More orange construction barrels are coming to Canton. The Canton City Engineering Department plans to spend nearly $14 million on road paving and street and bridge construction projects this year, its highest allocation since at least 2008, city records show. Nearly $6 million will be spent to...
Burial flag found in Virginia reunited with family of deceased World II veteran from Dover
A burial flag with the name Thomas J. Ayers of Dover was found in February in a VFW post in Fredericksburg, Va. David Harvey, a member of the post, spent three months tracking down relatives of Ayers. The flag was officially presented to Ayers' daughter at a recent ceremony at...
Holmes woman takes stock of Ukrainian heritage through words and memories of her father
While the letter she sent to Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschchev seeking permission for her grandparents to leave the Ukraine for America some 65 years ago never achieved its goal, a Holmes County doctor feels it is important to remember her heritage, especially today as the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia is well into its second year. ...
'I want everyone to come.' Getting ready for Canton's 2024 Juneteenth celebration
This year's Juneteenth Community Festival is being held in Nimisilla Park this weekend with 100 vendors and an expected 3,000 attendees. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, became a national holiday in 2021 and commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in 1865 after the end of the Civil War. CANTON ‒...
Speaker: When voters have accurate information, they are more likely to trust the process
In a thriving democracy, voter confidence is the cornerstone of a healthy electoral process. When citizens trust the voting system, they are more likely to participate, engage and make their political voices heard. Voter confidence is not only about winning or losing an election, it’s about the perceived legitimacy of...
Ohio Senate proposal would provide more than $9M for Hall of Fame Village
The Hall of Fame Village could receive $9.76 million and the Pro Football Hall of Fame is set to receive $7 million from a state legislature plan to fund community projects. They are among five projects in Stark County and more than 600 projects statewide that are expected to receive part of the...
Wooster Peace Collective holding Rally for Peace Monday at City Hall
Wooster Peace Collective has organized a Rally for Peace to be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at Wooster City Hall, 538 N. Market St. Two hundred days after the Oct. 7 attacks, Israel continues to bombard Gaza in its war on Hamas. As a result over 37,000 Palestinians have died, and over 70,000 have been injured, and 70% of these casualties are women and children. More 15,000 children have been orphaned.
What's Up? Civil War History takes over Smithville, Party on Patio in Ashland
Main Street Music!, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, downtown Wooster. Main Street Music brings free live music entertainment to the pavilion at Wooster's Historic Downtown Square. Thursday: Old Enough to Know Better; Friday: Cousin Joe’s Band; and Saturday: Ten Penny Bit. See the full schedule at https://www.mainstreetwooster.org/main-street-music. Party on the Patio, 6-9 p.m....
Meet Twenty under 40! honoree Jake Patton: 'Be yourself. Don't be afraid to be different.'
Editor's note: Twenty under 40! is a collaborative effort between the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s ystark! and the Canton Repository. It recognizes young professionals in Stark County. This year’s honorees are being featured each weekday leading up to the awards celebration, which will be June 25 at The Quarry Golf Club & Venue in Canton.
Information and some health screenings offered at health fair June 22
The Wayne County Health Department is hosting its first Community Health Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at 244 W. South St., Wooster. Several healthcare, social service and mental health organizations will be on hand to answer questions. Some health screenings will be offered. Light refreshments will be provided.
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