Canton News

The now-concluded trial of North Canton entrepreneur Benjamin Suarez, acquitted of charges he violated federal campaign finance laws , suggests politicking plays an unhealthy role in Ohio campaign fundraising.

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Legendary R&B group, The O'Jays, with more than 50 charted songs and 24 top-ten hits, will perform at the Palladium on July 13, bringing more than 50 years of experience to the stage.

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 Hoover Park in North Canton, Ohio 44720 Master of Ceremonies Major General Daniel A. Hahn US Army Medal of Honor Recipients and Patriot Project Board Members LT Michael E. Thornton USN LT Thomas R. Norris USN SGT First Class Leroy A. Petry Hospital Corpsman Second Class Donald E. "Doc" Ballard USN Honored Navy Seal and ... (more)

In Columbiana County Municipal Court Tuesday Theresa A. Paulin, 43, Lexington Avenue, Salem, was fined $180 and had her driver's license suspended six months for possession or use of a controlled substance and lane violations.

Concerned citizens and local officials in Stark County are knocking on doors to end gun violence.

Caroline's Cupcakes in Canton, Ohio dropped some tasty LeBron James news on Saturday with word that The King is a lock to return to Cleveland.

The residents across the street said they weren't lighting fireworks and police were unable to locate the source; in the 600 block of S. Union Avenue at 6:08 p.m. Friday where several juveniles were contacted and said they just moved here recently from out of state.

The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum in Canton, Ohio, displays the Ida McKinley tiara, thanks to a fundraising rush and 'Pawn Stars.'

Melda M. Owens, 86, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Brilliant, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at the Canton Christian Home in Canton, Ohio.

Canton police looking for suspects in bar shooting Two men wanted for a shooting that left two other men in the hospital Check out this story on WKYC.com: http://on.wkyc.com/1m3ANAS Around 1:30 a.m., Canton Police arrived at the bar on Cleveland Ave. NW, where they found 22-year-old Isaiah A. Williams with a gunshot wound.

A tiara that once belonged to President William McKinley's wife has gone on display at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum in northeast Ohio.

At 7 p.m. Monday, Fast Lane in Barberton hosts an open-mic chance to fast-track Columbus "American Idol" auditions.

Heritage Pioneers defensive tackle JaMerrill Thomas was selected for and recently competed in one of four Blue-Grey National All-American Super Combines across the country.

Question of the day: How big a role will women's issues play in Ohio's fall election? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Mabel Hartzell, a Michigan transplant to Alliance in December 1954, founded the Alliance Historical Society on June 29, 1939.

At Moreland Fruit Farm, everything grown falls under the "farm to market" concept, whether fruit, vegetables or flowers.

Melinda Elkins Dawson of Canton, Ohio, who is one of Hicks Babies and organizer, gets a hug from Connie Sayers, of Copperhill, Tenn., who is a possible relative of Hicks baby, after Sayers had her DNA swab sampling done at Ocoee River Inn in Ducktown, Tennessee, on June 21. DUCKTOWN, Tenn.

Elizabeth "Liz" Beadnell, Nov. 12, 1956-June 24, 2014, resident of Charleston, W.Va., after a courageous eight year battle with cancer, passed away peacefully in Charleston, W.Va.