A screenshot of a surveillance video taken in May 2021 that shows the events that led to the firing of McKinley High School head football coach Marcus Wattley and six of his assistant coaches. CANTON – Fired Canton McKinley football coaches are suing the school district, its attorney and the district’s insurance company over what […]
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Canton couple accused of failing to feed child facing charges after baby dies
CANTON ‒ The parents of a 11-month-old who died Tuesday are facing criminal charges, accused of failing to properly feed and care for their child. The 26-year-old father, Eric. W. Rush, contributing to the death of his son by deliberately withholding nourishment and medical care, investigators allege in criminal charge of permitting child abuse filed […]
Canton residents lambaste mayor, commissioner for lack of emergency flooding response plan
Canton residents railed against their mayor and city commissioners in an hour-and-a-half heated, contentious and informal special meeting Monday night of the Canton City Commission about what the agenda listed as a “weather-related event and next steps.” The town of about 3,000 was hit with heavy rainfall and floods from Thursday afternoon through Saturday as […]
Motorcyclist arrested, accused of shooting at East Canton police officer during chase
EAST CANTON ‒ A 48-year-old motorcyclist was jailed on multiple charges, accused of shooting at a pursuing police officer twice early Sunday. In a joint statement issued Sunday evening, Mayor David Spencer and Police Chief Thomas Hinerman said the incident began when a village police officer began a traffic stop at Wood Street and Nassau Street […]
‘Scarred us for life.’ Canton man gets life term in prison for child rape, years of abuse
CANTON ‒ A 44-year-old man convicted of sexually abusing a girl for seven years subjected her and her siblings to “unspeakable horrors that have scarred us for life” in the words of one of them. In a letter read Monday in Stark County Common Pleas Court, she wrote that the abuse from Adam M. Burton […]
Canton learned 50 years ago this week about Meyers Lake park closure
Area residents were waking up 50 years ago to the realization that a Stark County entertainment jewel was lost. “A Playland Dies,” a front-page headline in The Canton Repository had told readers on Sunday, June 16, 1974. “Superparks, Rising Prices Spell Doom For Meyers Lake.” A familiar Repository writer of reports about the comings and […]
Heat wave is coming to Canton. How hot will it get?
A heat wave is expected to take hold of northern Ohio beginning Sunday, with high temperatures near 94 degrees in the forecast for Monday and Tuesday in the Akron-Canton area. A heat wave is expected to take hold of northern Ohio beginning Sunday, with high temperatures near 94 degrees in the forecast for Monday and […]
Meet Kim Nidy, director of technology for North Canton City Schools
Kim Nidy, director of technology for North Canton City Schools, is all about North Canton. She lives in North Canton and graduated Hoover High School in North Canton. She also graduated from the University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in comprehensive business education and a minor in business management, then completed a master’s degree […]
Roofs blown off houses, major damage in Canton after storms
CANTON, Texas (KETK) – Off of I-20, extensive damage can be seen in Canton from Tuesday’s early morning storms. Hideaway Lake Community still without power after Tuesday’s storms One Canton resident said she left her bathroom one minute and came back to rain pouring in the next. The family said the roof was rolled up […]
Dixfield man admits to civil violation in Canton fatal crash
May 28—PARIS — A Dixfield man admitted Tuesday to a traffic violation that resulted in the death of a North Carolina woman last year. A South Paris District Court judge imposed a $1,500 fine on Sebastiano Policastro, 19, and suspended his license for three years for the civil violation. Assistant District Attorney Patricia Mador said […]
ATF agent who is friend of Canton homeowner expected to testify in Karen Read murder trial
A full day of testimony is expected Friday in the Karen Read murder trial after there was no court Thursday. Murderous romance or frame job? Things to know so far in Karen Read murder trial Brian Higgins, a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent is expected to take the stand. He traveled back […]
News from around the Canton region
Canton VA Clinic introduces new mammography service CANTON – A new mammography service is available at the Canton Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, 733 Market Ave S. The new mammography service features an advanced 3D technology that provides higher quality imaging and the ability to adapt and better position each individual for improved comfort as well […]