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When will the extreme heat break in Stark County?
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (405+ words) The National Weather Service has extended an extreme heat warning until 8 p. m. July 3 for Stark County and all of northern Ohio. It says dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 are expected in the Canton region. The warning had…...
College Football 27 coming out soon. See how Ohio players, teams rate
9+ hour ago (276+ words) Football fever is in the air as EA Sport's highly anticipated College Football 27 inches closer to its worldwide release. The third edition of the resurrected franchise will drop on July 9 with plans to surpass last year's game with a more…...
Jeffrey Wade Obituary
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (82+ words) Massillon Independent Let your community know Let the family know you are thinking of them Hear your loved one's obituary Share a memory, offer a condolence Give to a forest in need in their memory Jeffrey Wade, age 77, of Massillon…...
New restaurant to bring Southern flavors to North Canton
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (325+ words) NORTH CANTON " Fans of Southern comfort food soon will have a new place to pull up a chair. Southern Charm Eatery, a family-owned restaurant featuring scratch-made, Southern-inspired dishes, is preparing to open by the end of July at 1420 N. Main St....
16 children rescued by authorities from Vinton County home, four adults arrested
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (487+ words) Authorities have rescued 16 children from "deplorable" conditions in a home in Vinton County and have arrested four adults. State and local law enforcement executed a search warrant on June 30 in the 100 block of Ohmer Street in the small village of…...
Sandy Valley High School hires Drew Meister as athletic director
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (176+ words) MAGNOLIA " Drew Meister has been hired as Sandy Valley High School's new athletic director and assistant principal. Meister brings 25 years of experience in education, coaching and school leadership to Sandy Valley. He most recently served as program coordinator for the…...
Stark Humane Society gives tips on keeping pets cool amid heat wave
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (196+ words) As the heat wave kicks in this week across NE Ohio, the Stark County Humane Society is urging pet owners to pay attention to their furry friends. The weather service heat advisory in effect from through 8 p. m. July 2 and will make…...
John "Butch" Mohr Obituary
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (283+ words) Massillon Independent Let your community know Let the family know you are thinking of them Hear your loved one's obituary Share a memory, offer a condolence Give to a forest in need in their memory John "Butch" Mohr, born on…...
Nancy Jane Paul Obituary
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (448+ words) Massillon Independent Let your community know Let the family know you are thinking of them Hear your loved one's obituary Share a memory, offer a condolence Give to a forest in need in their memory Nancy Jane Paul, 84, passed away…...
'Going all out.' Canton marking America 250 with fireworks, symphony
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (487+ words) CANTON " The city will celebrate America's 250th birthday in style. The event will be July 2 at the Mc Kinley National Memorial, 800 Mc Kinley Monument Drive NW, next to the Mc Kinley Presidential Library & Museum. The Monumental Fireworks event starts at 4 p. m. and…...