Rebecca Tolson: The Teacher Behind the Bill

North Canton resident Rebecca Tolson has a passion for reading, which led her to author a bill that advocates for kids with dyslexia. It was passed by the Ohio House and heads now to the Senate.

North Canton City Council Members: Tree-Trimming Ordinance Necessary?

Council members say a proposed ordinance to protect residents from 'fly-by-night' tree trimmers has its good and bad points

Dyslexia Bill Authored by North Canton Resident Passes in Ohio House, Heads for Senate

House Bill 157, authored by North Canton resident Rebecca Tolson and focusing on finding dyslexia in young students, is halfway to becoming a law.

Hoover High Girls Softball Team Honored at City Council Meeting

The Hoover Vikings softball team was honored for their 2011 Division I State Championship at Monday night's North Canton City Council meeting

Tree Trimmers the Hot Topic at North Canton City Council Meeting

Should tree trimmers be required to purchase a city-issued license? Council is getting closer to an answer.

Canton Rep: Man Files Suit to Stop North Canton's Suarez Grant

Andy Martin, a New York resident, has filed suit to block North Canton from giving Suarez Corp. Industries an occupancy grant tax credit to move into the Hoover District

Main Street Paving Project to Be Completed by July 4

North Canton city engineer tells City Council the Main Street paving project will be finished by the July 4 run

Tree Trimmers and Homeowner Safety Brought up at North Canton City Council Meeting

Councilman Mark Cerreta said he would like to see regulations in place that would protect homeowners from tree trimmers who do not have insurance

North Canton City Council Stalls on Occupancy Grant Agreement for Suarez Corp. Industries

Members agreed to discuss the tax credit at a special meeting following its June 6 work session

Mayor Swears in Stephan Wilder as North Canton's Police Chief (With Video)

Friends, family and colleagues attended the swearing-in of North Canton Police Chief Stephan Wilder in City Hall Monday night

4 Kids Clothing Collects Donations for Military Packages

Now through June 12, drop off items to 4 Kids Clothing to be included in military packages

North Canton Police Collect More Than 100 Pounds of Unwanted Prescriptions on Take-Back Day

The department took part in its second drug take-back day, collecting two boxes of prescription pills and two boxes of liquid medication

Beacon: 1,700 Hoover Retirees to Lose Benefits in 2013

The Akron Beacon Journal reported online today that Hoover retirees will lose their health care starting Jan. 1, 2013

Census 2010: More North Canton Seniors Live Alone; Single Moms on Rise

We took a close look at new 2010 Census numbers released today. Read on to see what we discovered about North Canton's demographics

VIDEO: Suarez Corp. Industries Announces Move to Hoover Building

Ben Suarez, owner and founder of Suarez Corp. Industries, announced today inside the Hoover building that his company will be the newest tenant, bringing 250 immediate jobs to the city

Focus Shifts from Skate Park to Dogwood Shelter at North Canton City Council Meeting

Resident Helen Harper said the Dogwood shelter has many problems, but the dead trees surrounding it are the biggest

North Canton's State of the City and Schools Brings Big News Wednesday Night

North Canton Mayor David Held announced Suarez Corp. Industries will be the next tenant in the Hoover complex — as long as City Council approves

North Canton's Main Street Resurfacing Project Under Way

Construction will take place at Main and Maple streets, while workers also repare catch basins along Main Street

North Canton to Offer Occupancy Grant Tax Credit to Lure Manufacturer into Hoover District

Mayor David Held said the tax credit keeps the city competitive in bringing in new businesses

Akron-Canton Airport Looks at Safety Measures After Bin Laden's Death

Airport President Rick McQueen said officials met this morning and decided to keep the airport's security the same

Obama: Osama Bin Laden Dead

President Obama made a late-night announcement Sunday telling the country Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan

North Canton City Council Ushers in Mark Cerreta as Councilman

The lifelong North Canton resident took his oath of office at Monday night's meeting

Akron Beacon Journal: Kasich Praises Stark State, Timken for Collaboration

Ohio Gov. John Kasich visited the North Canton college Thursday and touted the partnership between Stark State and the Timken Co.

North Canton City Council Turns Attention to Fracking

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, took center stage at Monday night's North Canton City Council meeting as Plain Township resident Lou Giavasis addressed council

North Canton's Dogwood Skate Park: More Trouble Than It's Worth?

Residents came forward at Monday night's North Canton City Council meeting to talk about Dogwood Skate Park and its reputation, which only worsened after last month's botched drug deal

City Council Meetings Could Move From City Hall to North Canton Civic Center

Council President Jon Snyder asked council members to think about a move to the North Canton Civic Center, which could seat more people than the current room at City Hall

Pavement Evaluation Study for North Canton Streets Could Get Underway Soon

North Canton City Council discussed having CT Consultants conduct a pavement evaluation study to determine which streets need attention in the coming years

Doug Foltz Takes Over as North Canton City Council Vice President

Council members approved Foltz at their meeting Monday night, while they still look for someone to fill a vacant seat

North Canton City Schools 'In Limbo' Awaiting Definitive State Budget Numbers

Treasurer Todd Tolson said officials aren't sure just yet which services and programs might be affected by state cuts, but levy dollars will come in handy in filling in gaps

North Canton Braces for State Budget Cuts

Gov. John Kasich proposed a 25 percent cut in local government funds for 2012, but V. Margaret Loretto, the city's interim finance director, says North Canton has planned for it

North Canton Advertises for Vacant Council Seat

The resignation of North Canton City Council President Daryl Revoldt leaves one seat unfilled

North Canton May Raise Dogwood Swimming Pool Fees

City Council discusses doubling buddy-pass rates

North Canton Keeps Finance Position in the Family

Karen Alger will become North Canton's finance director. It's a job she's always wanted. She'll take over for her aunt, V. Margaret Loretto

Library Director: 'Too Early to Tell' What State Budget Has In Store

Gov. John Kasich proposed a 5 percent cut in state library funding for 2012-2013, and North Canton Public Library officials still aren’t sure what that means for them

North Canton City Council President Resigns, Will Take Role With Ohio Department of Development

City Council President Daryl Revoldt tendered his resignation Wednesday* and will leave council at the end of the month

Video: Rally Against Senate Bill 5 in Downtown Akron

Hundreds turned out at Laborers' International to protest measure that would weaken public employees' unions in Ohio

Senate Bill 5 Stand Up for Ohio Rally Draws Hundreds in Akron

Public workers and politicians say they'll vote to repeal law, if passed

Search to Fill North Canton Finance Director Position Is Over

Canton's budget director Karen Alger could be North Canton's new finance director

Census 2010: North Canton Grew Nearly 7 Percent in Past Decade

The number of black or African-American residents nearly doubled, while the white population rose 4.5 percent

North Canton City Council to Submit Letter of Opposition for Hotel Purchase

ICAN Housing Solutions won't go forward with its plan to buy the Harleigh Inn, but North Canton City Council members still will submit their letter of opposition to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency