City Amends Fairways Lease Agreement

The amendment came about because the lease was breached, but council members say it puts the city in a better position to possibly sell the property

City Council Clears Up Fire/EMS Levy Concern Regarding Layoffs

The president of the North Canton Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association said it seemed as if fire and EMS workers would be laid off if the upcoming replacement levies didn’t pass

Hoover High Associate Principal Could Become District's Business Manager

The approval of Todd Henne as business manager is on the agenda for tonight's North Canton City Schools Board of Education meeting

Jennifer Kling Keeps Lead After School Board Recount

The Stark County Board of Elections recounted votes in the North Canton City Schools Board of Education race Monday

Disaster Relief Fund: 'North Cantonians helping North Cantonians'

Council will look to approve the fund at next Monday's meeting

Sewer, Water Rates Could Raise by 10 Percent in 2012

It will be at least two months before the final decision is made.

Are You on the List? 65 Stark County Residents Didn't Get IRS Refunds

Internal Revenue Service releases names of people whose checks could not be delivered

Disaster Relief Fund is Topic of Tonight's Council Meeting

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers

Fire, EMS Levies to Appear on March Ballot

City Council approved the levies Monday night.

City Economic, Permits, Administrative Services Positions Settled But Still Debated

Two men hold these positions but they were debated at Monday's City Council meeting

City Projects Shortfall in 2012 Budget, Plans to Push for Fire & EMS Levies

City officials hope replacement fire and EMS levies will help fill a shortfall in the 2012 budget

Local Attorney Fills City’s Superintendent of Permits Position

Bill Bartos served his first day as North Canton's superintendent of permits Monday

Tough Luck For Voters Who Think They Received Wrong Ballots

Jeanette Mullane, Stark County Board of Elections director, said voters who think they should have voted in the North Canton School Board race will not have another chance to vote

UPDATED: Kiesling, Cerreta, Griffith Leading in Council-at-Large Race

Results are coming in from the Stark County Board of Elections

North Canton Residents Sound Off on Election Day

We talked to a few North Canton voters at Zion Lutheran Church this morning about local and state issues and candidates they're most concerned with on Election Day

City Council Approves Employee Contracts

Council met Monday night and gave the OK on contracts that affect about 50 city employees

Fulton, Kling Lead in School Board Race

Unofficial election results had Betty Fulton and Jennifer Kling topping the list of five candidates running for North Canton City Schools Board of Education

City Council to See 2 New Faces

Newcomers Dan Griffith and Tim Fox came out on top in their respective races Tuesday night, according to unofficial election results. Meanwhile, David Held keeps his title as mayor and Jon Snyder as Ward 4 councilman.

5 Ways You Can Use North Canton Patch on Election Day

Make today's vote smooth with our five tips

Stark County Passes Sales Tax Increase By Nearly 10,000 Votes

It was a clean sweep for Issue 29, according to unofficial election results

Poll: Do You Vote?

Voting is a right not everyone always exercises. Tell us if you vote — why or why not?

North Canton City School District Receives Auditor of State Award

Superintendent Michael Gallina credits the award to District Treasurer Todd Tolson and his staff

Voting Tips and Deadlines: Know Before You Go

Important information for Stark County voters from the Board of Elections

Council at Large Candidates Discuss Jobs, Fairways Golf Course at Forum

All five candidates running for North Canton City Council at Large attended the forum Wednesday night at the Fairways of North Canton and answered questions submitted by the audience

WATCH: Candidates for Council-at-Large Weigh in on Issue 2

The five candidates running for North Canton Council-at-Large give their opinions about Issue 2 at a candidates forum Wednesday night

Police Get New Contract and No Pay Raises

North Canton officers could see an annual stipend, but they will not receive pay raises after agreeing to a new three-year contract

Election 2011: North Canton to Vote on County-Wide Sales Tax Increase

North Canton residents will have a say in whether the Stark County sales tax will increase by 0.5 percent when they vote on Election Day

North Canton Chamber Endorses Issue 29 Passage

Chamber President Doug Lane said passage of Issue 29 will help ensure the safety of business members and the community

Superintendent Michael Gallina Signs on For Another 5 Years

Members of the North Canton City Schools Board of Education agreed to extend Gallina's contract another five years

North Canton School Board Candidates Answer Questions at Forum

Four of the five candidates running for North Canton City Schools Board of Education answered questions about the Elementary Service Plan, Issue 2 and other topics at Hoover High School Monday night

PHOTOS: #OccupyCanton Rallies More Than 100 Supporters

The rally took place Saturday in downtown Canton's Central Plaza South

Kent Stark Student Organizes #OccupyCanton

Micah Miller organized Saturday's Occupy Canton rally in downtown Canton

Ditch at Fairways Golf Course Could Ease Nearby Flooding

Mayor David Held told North Canton City Council Monday night that he hopes the city will approve the construction of a ditch that would run along a utility road at the Fairways

Board of Education Candidates' Night Kicks Off Next Week

Meet the five candidates who are running for Board of Education for North Canton City Schools next week

Voter Registration Deadline Nears for Stark County Residents

You must be registered to vote by Oct. 11 to vote in the Nov. 8 general election

City Council to Seek State Auditor's Opinion on Disaster Relief Fund

Council President Jon Snyder asked that Councilman Mark Cerreta, who proposed the fund, send a letter to the Auditor's Office about the viability of the community-funded program

Police Chief: Consider Voting ‘Yes’ on County Sales Tax Increase

The 0.5 percent sales tax increase will be used to maintain criminal justice services like the Stark County Jail

City Council to Take Another Look at Disaster Relief Fund

Members are set to discuss the community disaster relief fund again. Find out what else is taking place by checking tonight's agenda in the PDFs section of this update.

Doug Foltz Values City Parks, Infrastructure

Ward 1 Councilman Doug Foltz, also council vice president, talked with North Canton Patch about why he continues to represent the city

A Chorus for a Cause to Debut Children's, Youth and Hand Bell Choirs Saturday

Joan Ferris, A Chorus for a Cause member and North Canton resident, reminded North Canton City Council Monday night that they could attend the weekend event