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3/50 Project By Cathy Clark How many small, locally owned businesses can you name that have closed their doors in the last few years? How often did you patronize those businesses? Since the beginning of the financial crisis, small businesses have seen a significant drop in consumer spending, which is threatening their very existence. The [...]
By Julie Mathie-Cross The North Canton Board of Education met at 6 p.m .on October 19, 2011. Superintendent Michael Gallina started the meeting with a presentation updating the progress of the Lady Viking Softball Complex. The first item to be voted on by the board was the five-year extension of the contract for Superintendent Michael [...]
On Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1-5 p.m. visitors to Walsh University’s Hoover Historical Center at 1875 East Maple Street will enjoy free admission to the Center’s annual “Christmas on Hoover Farm.” View holiday décor throughout the Victorian home, bring a camera and take family photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus while ladies bake cookies in [...]
2011 Elections Result in Some New, Some Familiar Faces By Jeremy Watts When North Canton City Council resumes, two new faces will be sworn in to the city’s legislative body. Voters choose newcomer Dan Griffith to fill the third and vacant at large seat, while Ward III picked Tim Fox over incumbent Jeff Davies as [...]
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By Jeremy Watts At this time of year the weather outside is turning frightful again. Precipitation levels in Stark County are putting us on course for one of the wettest years on record. The upcoming winter is predicted to be snowy and cold. In combination with the weather, a down economy and the upcoming holiday [...]
Mayor’s Message The City of North Canton is in the process of reviewing ways that flooding and sewer backups can be reduced to all affected residents of the city. The administration has proposed building two water detention basins on the Fairways Golf Course which will catch and detain water that flows into the yards of [...]
Five-Time State Champion Lady Viking Softball Program to Get New Home! We are incredibly excited to share that our five-time state champion Lady Viking Softball Program will be moving to its new home this spring! As you have driven along 7th Street over the past several weeks, I am sure that you have seen several [...]
Talk About Money! My parents’ response to most of my money requests: “Do you think money grows on trees?” Since allowances weren’t invented yet, my wants were supplied through a paper route and odd jobs. Many children possess little or no idea about the source of money. They tend to expect generous gifts and allowances. [...]
by Cathy Clark Nearly every family has an older aunt who is affectionately remembered as the “fun aunt,” known for being the favorite relative everyone looks forward to seeing at the holidays. Your aunt may be Gladys or Gertrude but our aunt was named Kate, a.k.a Crazy Aunt Kate. Aside from being a wonderful cook, [...]