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By Dan Mucci A strong nucleus returns to the Lady Vikings track team that saw unprecedented success last season. In 2009-2010, the team won numerous firsts –Federal League Championship, Stark County championship, district championship, regional runner-ups and finished sixth at the state tournament. Head coach Jason Kirkland said there are some holes that need to [...]
By Dan Mucci Last year, Hoover High School’s baseball team missed many opportunities, according to Coach Jeff Hite. “A year ago, we just couldn’t get over the hump,” said the seven-year veteran coach, whose team finished 12-15 last season. “We were close in a lot of games.” But this year, the orange and black are [...]
Spring has arrived, warmer weather is upon us and the city of North Canton is working hard to make sure that the city services to our residents and businesses continue to be rated excellent. With the absence of the Hoover Company, there have been many challenges along with many new opportunities for growth. Our two [...]
The Least Important Piece of Furniture? “All television is educational television. The question is: what is it teaching?” ~Nicholas Johnson Years ago, I composed a column asking, “What is the most important piece of furniture in your home?” My answer was the kitchen table, [BB1] where the family should come together at least once a [...]
The State “Giveth” and the State “Taketh” Away As you turned the pages of this month’s Our Town, I am sure that you took one look at this title and had to read it again. I am sure that you are thinking “What a way to begin May’s school news!” If there ever was one [...]
NC Chamber Awards Honors Cutline under pic Bill Leed, Garry Leed, John Robinson and Tom Zepp from Mohler Lumber accepted the Cnetennial Award for 100 years of business excellence in the community. Photograph courtesy of Lee Spencer Photography. Under cutline put this paragraph: The North Canton Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards luncheon was held April [...]
By Susan Lowry Each summer, a group of students from the University of Mount Union travel to Russia to spend time with children at the Ponery Orphanage. This year, students hope to bring the children soccer equipment and their very own soccer uniforms. “Sometimes the children play other local schools in soccer matches,” said Dr. [...]
By Jeremy Watts A series of automatic reactions befall most people when they see one: they sit up straight, their eyes fall to check the speedometer, a foot gently taps on the brake, and their hands adjust to ‘ten and two’ after quickly checking to see if the seatbelt if firmly attached. Despite the reactions [...]
This is Spirit a small lab mix female approx. 1 Yr. old. Her card # is 4361. She is good with children and other dogs. Unfortunately, Spirit is blind. This hasn’t hampered her in any way. Our shelter is probably the most confusing for her as there are so many sounds and smells. The amazing [...]
Have old computers, cell phones, televisions, answering machines, VCRs, or DVD players taking up precious space in your garage or basement? Be sure to dispose of them appropriately. “E-waste refers to any electronic product nearing the end of its useful life,” according to a Canton City Board of Health news release. Luckily, Stark County is [...]