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By Traci Langfitt The students of Northwood Elementary started the year off on the right foot January 3 with an assembly promoting the importance of persistance, kindness, dilligence and excellence. They enjoyed listening to a lovable story about a cartoon character, Ned, told by an enjoyable yoyoist, Chad, who entertained with humor and amazed with [...]
Middle School Balloons Reach Pennsylvania By Julie Mathie-Cross The North Canton Middle School continues to receive reports regarding the final destinations of the balloons the students released during Red Ribbon Week. After weeks of anticipation, students were excited to finally receive the reports. The balloon traveling the furthest distance belonged to Mrs. Wackerly’s class. It [...]
North Canton YMCA serves Surf & Turf Water, water, water! We have it the North Canton YMCA where we offer a variety of water aerobic classes. For those who are not familiar with water aerobics it is defined as a non-weight bearing resistance and aerobic exercise performed in the shallow and/or deep water. The natural [...]
Big Things, Little Things by Kathy Belden It’s at us every day. It seems like the world is going to hell in a hand basket: terrorism, war, politics that is dividing our country, an economy in the dumper, disease, crime, joblessness, poverty, the general decline of western civilization … A recent sleepless night found me [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
By Mike Gambone With the holidays right around the corner, many people are frantically cleaning their homes to welcome in family, friends and loved ones. The change in seasons brings the warm colors of fall to life. However, it can also bring in wet weather -including dirt, snow and debris. Impress the in-laws with tihs [...]
By Jeremy Watts Do you Jojutlas? Jojutlas (pronounced: Ho-Hoot-Las) Mexican Grill, located at 4934 Portage Street, brings the traditional tastes of Mexico home to tempt your palate – and adds a twist. Named for the city of Jojutla de Juarez in the state of Morelos, a quiet town nestled in the foothills of central Mexico, [...]