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Library Programs The North Canton Public Library offers a variety of programs for both children and adults. Programs, times, dates and registration information may be found at http://www.ncantonlibrary.com/?q=programs on the NCPL’s website. All children’s programs require registration; please call the children’s department at 330-499-4712 ext. 318 to do so. Highlights for mid-November through mid-December programs [...]
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 [...]
By Jeremy Watts October 10, 2011-Discussions: City Council voted to allow Mayor Held to enter the city of North Canton into a utilities contract that could potentially save up to $40,000 over 20 months. The new agreement will switch the numerous city-owned accounts from the current provider, American Electric Power, to one consolidated bill with [...]
By Julie Mathie-Cross Malone University Discover Day The Malone University Office of Admissions will host a Discover Day for high school juniors and seniors on November 14. High school students will have the opportunity to discover firsthand what it is like to be a student at Malone University. Opportunities include an admissions presentation, tour of [...]
September 26, 2011- Discussions: The city of North Canton took money-saving first steps by entering into an agreement with American Electric Power. Under the plan, the city can expect to save $40,000 or more by consolidating its many accounts into one and locking in on a rate for nearly two years. Apart from the various [...]
By Jeremy watts September 12, 2011– Discussions: City Council and administration officials won’t leave flood victims high and wet –at least when it comes to permit fees. Those affected by the recent summer flooding will have permit fees waived as they replace appliances and rebuild from the disaster. The passed ordinance will relieve residents who [...]
August 22, 2011 City Council returned an hour early (6 p.m.) from the summer recess in order to address the concerns of flood-affected citizens. See page 3 of this issue for further details. Summer rain storms left dozens of residents along the Zimber Ditch and Price Park areas of the city with flooded basements or [...]
By Susan Lowry The North Canton Board of Education met at 7:30 a.m. on August 23, 2011. The primary purpose of the meeting was to complete last minute business regarding hiring and staffing issues for the new school year. Shana Catanese was granted a contract as a first grade teacher at Northwood Elementary. Jessica McCracken [...]
By Susan Lowry The North Canton Board of Education met on August 10, 2011. Eric Curts, Technology Coordinator, gave a presentation about recent purchases from the Hilliard School District in central Ohio that upgraded technology throughout the district. Prior to this purchase, the average age of computers was approximately 10 years old at the elementary [...]
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 [...]