City Plans Crime Prevention Meeting for Wards 2 & 3

The meeting follows a well-attended meeting for the city's other two wards held March 26

North Canton Stats Available on Detailed New York Times Census Map

Browse local data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey in a New York Times widget.

Police, Fire Officials Share Eye-Opening Tips To Keep Residents and Their Homes Safe

North Canton residents — namely ones in Wards 1 and 4 — attended a meeting Tuesday night to learn about safety and security tips from the professionals

City Plans Separate Meetings for Crime Prevention and Flooding

North Canton city officials want to hear from residents this week about crime in Wards 1 and 4 as well as update residents on the Zimber Ditch

K-9 Unit a Possibility for North Canton Police Department

One officer is putting his dog through free training now, but the Police Chief Stephan Wilder said he's not committed to adding a furry member to the force just yet

Think the Hoover Co. Historic District Should be in the National Register of Historic Places?

A state panel was voting Friday on whether six Hoover Co. buildings should be included in the registry.

March 18 City Council Meeting Canceled

North Canton City Council meets every Monday (with the exception of the fifth Monday of the month). It will not meet on March 18.

Survey Results: Residents Pleased With City Services But Still Waiting for a Viable City Website

What are North Canton residents most pleased with, or what do they think the city could do a better job at? The Citizens' Survey results spell it out.

Fire Inspector Laid Off as City Struggles With Budget

City officials say no more definitive layoffs are planned, but they haven't ruled them out

Little League President Responds to Issues Surrounding North Canton Ball Fields

Gary Giammarco, president of the North Canton Little League, says the league has spent so much time defending itself that it hasn't had time to explain its side of the story regarding overhead lights, parking and registration fees

Commission Turns Down Additional Parking Spots at Little League Field

The proposed overhead lights will be considered separately at an upcoming Planning Commission meeting, most likely in April.

Canton Marathon Exec Pays Off North Canton For 2012 Police, Fire Services

The city's finance director confirmed this week that North Canton was paid back about $8,000 it was owed for the 2012 Canton Marathon

Little League Fields Could Get Extra Parking Lot if Planning Commission Gives OK

The North Canton Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday inside City Hall

City Council Moves Forward in Raising Water Rates

North Canton hasn't raised water rates since 2009

Despite a Few Nasty Storms, City's Salt Supply Is Looking Good

But, Jim Davis, the city's service director, says: "I can't tell what Mother Nature's going to do — we might get that 30-year blizzard at the end of March."

State: Kent State Controls Fracking on University Land

Local university officials have control over permitting or denying oil and gas drilling on Kent State campuses, including Kent State University Stark Campus

PolitiFact: Ed FitzGerald 'Mostly False' in First Obama Supporter Claim

Former Lakewood mayor and potential candidate for Ohio governor, FitzGerald told a group of college students he was the first Cuyahoga County official to endorse Obama.

Kasich Says School Funding Increased

In his proposed budget Gov. John Kasich points to an increase in general revenue fund spending through fiscal year 2015. But school officials are skeptical.

North Canton YMCA Gets Proclamation at Council Meeting Tuesday

The organization will be honored for its 90 years in the community

Asteroid Will Buzz Earth Friday

It will be the closest flyby on record for such a big object

MAPPED: Richest, Poorest Neighborhoods in North Canton

A site called richblockspoorblocks.com uses census data so you can see your neighborhood's income

North Canton's Little League Light Issue Isn't Up To City Council

Council invited the public to speak about the proposed lights at the Little League field during the past month, but the decision to allow lights really lies with the Planning Commission

North Canton Loses Its Administrative Services Director to the City of Canton

Bill Bartos has left his job with North Canton, creating an open position that the city may not fill. The city also is considering layoffs in addition to not filling open positions this year.

Rep. Jim Renacci Accepting Entries for Congressional Art Competition

The competition is for high school students in the 16th District

Council President: Raising North Canton Water Rates is 'Inevitable'

Jon Snyder, president of North Canton City Council, said the city could see an increase of 3.5-5 percent if council passes the water rate increase

Resident's Blog Peppered with Comments about Little League Lighting Issue

North Canton residents took to Facebook and the comments section after a blogger said that North Canton is under attack.

Saturday Mail Delivery to End, Postal Service Announces

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

Little League Lights Topic of Ward 2 Public Hearing Today

Ward 2 Councilman Jeff Peters will lead a meeting to discuss issues surrounding the proposed lights at the North Canton Little League field. That meeting starts at 4 p.m. today.

Toss-up: Residents Half For, Half Against Overhead Lights at Little League Field

Council President Jon Snyder said the next step is to wait for more details from the North Canton Little League about when the lights will be used

Resident Says Little League Board Member Assaulted Him Inside City Hall

Chuck Osborne told North Canton police he was assaulted by a North Canton Little League board member after he spoke out against proposed overhead lights at a public hearing Monday

Gov. Kasich Proposes Income Tax, Sales Tax Cuts in Budget Plan

Check out this video from the governor’s office to learn more about the proposal.

Gov. Kasich Proposes Increasing School Funding, Lessening Mandates

The governor’s plan also includes funds for a special grant, designed to encourage schools to try new approaches to increasing achievement and decreasing cost.

On the Agenda: Street Paving, Little League Field Lights Topic of Discussion at City Council

Council will meet at half hour earlier tonight specifically to address the proposed overhead lights at the North Canton Little League fields

Appointment of Stark County Sheriff to Come Next Week

Sheriff-elect Michael McDonald announced at the beginning of the month that he was not medically fit to take office as he continues to battle esophageal cancer

North Canton's 2013 Budget: What's Taking the Biggest Hit?

North Canton City Council had on Monday night its first reading for the 2013 budget, which, as Council President Jon Snyder describes it, is "a product in work."

On the Agenda: City Council to Have First Reading on 2013 Expenses

North Canton City Council will meet at 7 p.m. inside Council Chambers and have its first reading on current expenses and other expenditures for 2013

North Canton Announces 2013 Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule

Trash pickup by Kimble Co. will be delayed on the following dates

Income Tax Revenue Up for North Canton, Other Northeast Ohio Patch Towns

16 of 18 Ohio Patch communities saw 2012 income tax collections surpass 2011 figures

City Will Pick Up Tabs for Cremation, Burial

State law requires that if a person dies in their municipality, the city must pay expenses if no relatives are found.

On the Agenda: Council Looks at Little League Lights Again

North Canton City Council will meet tonight in Council Chambers. Take a look at this update to see what's on tonight's agenda.