Archive for: July, 2011

Jaycees’ Fireworks Delight Thousands

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Thanks to Jaycces’ fireworks co- sponsors (L to R) Joe Clifford of Sam’s Club, Mike Humbert of Humbert Sanitary, and Keeley Kandle and Justin Goulet of Thomas DDS.

To Camp or Not to Camp

By Cathy Clark Okay, I’ll admit it. I’ve never been much of a camper. My husband used to tease me that when we went camping, I took along everything from our bedroom but the nightlight and the TV remote control. I need my creature comforts. I still have night terrors from my son’s Cub Scout [...]

Summer Gym

By Susan Lowry No kid relishes the idea of school in the summer.  Yet every year they line up in April to sign up. What gives?  Well, what they’re lining up for is summer gym.  Most parents of a middle school or high school student who is involved in band or orchestra are very familiar [...]

Y July 4th Race Breaks Record

The runners take off at the starting line of the 2 mile race.

Pies in Demand at NC Farmers’ Market

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Bobbie Meleg(left), pie baker and Ron Meleg(seated), pie hauler of New Berlin Pies and Cookies speak with lucky pie purchasers at the initial North Canton Farmers Market in June 18. Meleg’s pies sold out quickly, so she plans to bake even more for upcoming markets.

School Board Report ~ June 20, 2011

By Susan Lowry The North Canton Board of Education met at 7:30 a.m. on June 29 for a special meeting.  The board first dealt with several contract changes and modifications.  Laura Young was approved as a long-term substitute for the science department at Hoover High School.  Ms. Young has degrees in both math and chemistry.  [...]

K&M’s familiar delivery truck.

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K&M Coffee Service: “Where a Happy Day is Brewing” By Beth Bauman Attention, all coffee lovers! K&M Coffee Service, Inc. may be your dream come true. Everything coffee or coffee related can be found at 6501 Promway Avenue between Portage Street and Dressler Road. From the offices and warehouse of K&M Coffee, owner Robert “Java [...]

Girls Win State!

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By Jeremy Watts Photo by Marcia Kiesling The North Canton girls’ softball team was escorted out of town in a flurry of flashing lights and wailing sirens.  They came back to open arms, adulation and respect after being crowned the 2010-11 softball state champions after a 4-2 win over Gahanna Lincoln at Firestone Stadium in [...]

TruBridge Hiring 100 Workers

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By Cathy Clark TruBridge, Inc. Insurance Solutions, located in the Hoover District, is a company specializing in health care education and insurance plan choices. The firm opened the north Canton office in 2008 and has established its headquarters here. President Matt Tucker and wife Cassandra, who is the director of training, said they wanted to [...]

School’s Out for the Summer!

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By Susan Lowry The end of the school year brings a muddled mix of excitement, nostalgia, joy, anticipation, and melancholy.  Seeing students grow up and move on is bittersweet for parents and teachers alike.  As summer approaches, each school has its own way of commemorating this transition, marking the milepost for the students and heralding [...]

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