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Walsh University was recently accepted for membership into Colleges of Distinction, a higher education organization that publishes an annual guide in which universities must rank highly in four areas – engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes. Walsh University is one of only 10 universities in Ohio – and the only university in [...]
By Cathy Clark Elizabeth Hock is no stranger to creating a beautiful home. She owned a construction company with her husband and did the design and décor work in the homes they built. She loves going into people’s homes and her good taste and creativity shows in her work. Hock owns the Budget Blind franchises [...]
By Jeremy Watts Food vendors, artisan crafters and carnival rides for the kids will once again fill the city’s main causeway as the 2011 Main Street Festival returns for its 15th consecutive year. The North Canton tradition, held this year on August 20-21, will feature live entertainment, car shows and fair-style food. The once-a-year event [...]
By Cathy Clark If you are an older adult and think using a digital device to download materials from the library isn’t for you, think again. Digital devices such as a Kobo Reader, a Nook, a Kindle, an iPad or a similar item can be a very useful tool to own. A digital device is [...]
Adult and Teen Programs Tuesday, August 16 Tuesday Night Book Chat 6:30-7:30 p.m., Conference Room Discussing: “Down River” By John Hart August 18-21 Friends of the Library Book Sale All library hours, Room A Friday, August 19 Morning News Discussion 10:05-11:05a.m., Conference Room Teen Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up/Cosplay Party Grades 6-12 6-8 p.m., Outside Thursday, [...]
August Supplement Things to Do! ‘Making Marks’ Art Exhibit Featuring Artists Ron Watson and Bob Yost The Little Art Gallery inside the North Canton Public Library Through August 20 Free North Canton Farmers’ Market August 19, 26 and Sept. 2, 9 at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Behind Main Street Grille at 123 South Main [...]
by Jeremy Watts The first of three meetings designed to map out North Canton’s future was held at the Civic Center recently. The gathering, hosted by the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and attended by many city leaders, sought to create via community input a ‘Master Plan’ regarding the city’s various commercial, residential and [...]
By Susan Lowry The North Canton City Schools Board of Education met on July 14 at 6 p.m. Resignations were accepted from Jane Shier and Theanna Orr, both teacher assistants. Theanna Orr was granted a continuing contract as a classified librarian. She will replace Cindy Froelich, who has retired. Kim Nidy, business management teacher, and [...]
By Jeremy Watts By this time next year, the department stores will be cutting their prices in half, the big-box retailers will be stocked to the gills with pencils and lined paper and kids all over the city will be getting that restless end-of-summer feeling. In addition to these sure-fire hallmarks of the back-to-school season, [...]
By Jeremy Watts The bulldozers have returned to Bitzer Park! After waiting out the winter and the rainiest part of the year, the crews have returned to put the finishing touches on the North Canton Veteran’s Memorial. Due to a late start in 2010, Phase I of the memorial project was left somewhat incomplete. By [...]