Mayor: Jobs, Lean Government Will Be Key to North Canton's Success

Mayor David Held gave the State of the City Address Wednesday night and focused on what it will take for the city to bounce back after the loss of the Hoover Company

Petition to Limit City Officials' Health Insurance: Letter to the Editor

Chuck Osborne is collecting signatures in an effort to limit health insurance benefits for some city officials and their family members

Board of Education Approves Labor Contract

The deal affects bus drivers, secretaries, aides and others in the North Canton Classified Personnel Association

Cerreta Pitches Neighbors Helping Neighbors Volunteer Program

Mark Cerreta, North Canton councilman at large, suggested the city organize a volunteer program that would involve schools, churches and civic organizations

WATCH: Police Welcome Two Full-Time Officers

Friends and family members of Cody Dollinger and Matthew Buzzard watched as the two men were sworn in as full-time North Canton police officers Monday night

Text Alerts Could Offer City Residents and Employees Heads-Up in Emergencies

City officials are supportive of a wireless emergency notification system that enables dispatchers to send a text, email and phone call during emergencies. The system was discussed at Monday night's North Canton City Council meeting.

Library Gets Outreach Expertise

Christina Weyrick-Cooper will begin a marketing position with the North Canton Public Library after a successful stint with the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce

On the Agenda: Housing Code for Unsafe Buildings

The housing code amendment Dan Griffith wants city council to look at is on the committee-of-the-whole agenda for a meeting at 7 p.m.

State of the City Address Planned for May 9

Mayor David Held will look back on North Canton's progress in the past year

A School Board Member's Goodbye to Mike Gallina

"Mike Gallina — a ball of energy and ability who left a community that he loved and where he was beloved to take on North Canton. And he took us by storm." — Board member Nancy Bundy said this week

Two Officers Promoted Before North Canton Council Meeting

All eyes were on Patrolman Chad E. Marceric and Sgt. Douglas A. Cardwell before Monday night's meeting

On the Agenda: Council to Consider Dispatching Upgrades, Sale of Fire Equipment

North Canton City Council will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in City Hall

WATCH: Resident Argues with Police During Tax-Day Protest

James Smith yells at officers after they attempt to remove him upon a Chase Bank security guard's request.

North Canton Residents Host 'Tax the 1 Percent' Protest on Tax Day

John Buchanan gathered friends to protest tax-payment disparity between corporations and citizens.

Last Chance: File Those Taxes by Tuesday

Tips on avoiding common errors in last-minute tax filing

On the Agenda: An Interim Finance Director, Route 43 Plans and More

North Canton City Council is expected to give Mayor David J. Held the authority to name V. Margaret Loretto its interim director of finance.

WATCH: Rep. Jim Renacci Talks Fracking, Employment at Kent Stark

Renacci spoke Tuesday morning at the Meet Your Congressman Breakfast, hosted by the Stark County Chambers Association at Kent State University's Stark Campus, and touched on several hot-button issues

City Gives Update on Flooding Issues: Council Quick Takes

Prompted by a concerned resident, council members and city officials discussed what steps the city has taken to remedy flooding problems in the city

Purchase of City Vehicles, Police Department Restructuring: On the Agenda

North Canton City Council will meet tonight inside City Hall

WATCH: Gallina Addresses District, Community Upon Resignation

The North Canton City Schools Board of Education approved the resignation for retirement for Michael Gallina, superintendent of North Canton City Schools, in a special board meeting this morning

Tax the 1 Percent Protest: Letter to the Editor

John Buchanan of North Canton will host a demonstation at Chase Bank on Tax Day April 17

New Ranking Structure at Police Department to Save City Money

North Canton City Council gave its OK on the restructuring Monday night. The department now will have one lieutenant (instead of two) and five sergeants.

Council to Consider Buying Police Cruisers, Other Vehicles: On the Agenda

A preview of tonight's North Canton City Council meeting

Plans Move Ahead to Turn Trailer Homes Into Apartments on North Main

The North Canton Planning Commission met this week to look over a final site review plan for the new Northridge Apartment buildings

POLL: What Would Make The Main/Maple Intersection Safer For Pedestrians?

We heard from several community members concerned about the busy intersection at Monday night's North Canton City Council meeting. Now we want to hear from you.

City's Main Intersection Safe for Pedestrians? Many Answer Resounding 'No'

A handful of community members turned out to Monday night's North Canton City Council meeting to speak their minds about pedestrian safety at the intersection of Main and Maple streets

On the Agenda: Housing Rules Set to Move Forward

Council is slated to have its first reading tonight on an ordinance that would require property owners to register vacant buildings

A Goodbye From Longtime Administrator Ted Hall & More: School Board Quick Takes

Ted Hall, dean of students at the Mary L. Evans Early Childhood Center, took a moment to say goodbye before he retires this year, and the board discussed issues related to the Unified Elementary Design

Water Partnership Could Mean Lower Rates for North Canton Residents

If North Canton sells water to portions of Plain Township, it could save the city and residents money

On the Agenda: School Board Looks at City's Master Plan & More

The North Canton City Schools Board of Education will hear about the city's Master Plan at its meeting tonight. Read on to see what else is in store.

City Officials Could Make it Easier to Keep Vacant Buildings on Their Radar

Members of the Special Housing Review Committee said at Monday night's City Council meeting that vacant buildings will need registered with the city, and that carries with it a cost

On the Agenda: Housing Committee to Discuss Registering Vacant Homes

The North Canton City Council members on the housing review committee said vacant homes are targeted by thieves seeking copper, and often the homes fall into disrepair

Hoover High Students Mingle With Rep. Jim Renacci at Congressional Art Show

The students were honored at the 16th Congressional Art Show at the Canton Museum of Art Wednesday night

Think the City Responds Promptly to Public Records Requests?

According to the State Auditor's Office, North Canton is on the fence when it comes to responding to public records requests

Council Quick Takes: Moral Claims Eliminated

Check out our "quick takes" to see what happened at Monday night's meeting of the North Canton City Council

Law Director: City's Not Liable for Moral Claims Regarding Flooding

Law Director Hans Nilges recommended to City Council Monday night that the city should not be responsible for flooding from this past summer

Head to North Canton Patch For Your Election Coverage Today

We'll be updating the site and posting on Facebook and Twitter throughout the day

Lawrence Dordea Gets Republicans' Pick for Stark County Sheriff

Dordea came out on top as he faced two other Republicans on the March 6 ballot

Voters Pass North Canton's Fire and EMS Levies

Voters passed a 1-mill continuing replacement levy for EMS and a 0.5-mill continuing replacement levy for fire services

Council to Look at City's Moral Claims Rules: On the Agenda

Council will meet for a public session at 7 p.m. tonight in North Canton City Hall