YMCA Honors Its Eldest Members: Pic of the Day

Would you have guessed the oldest member of the North Canton YMCA is 96 years old?

Vince Cessna Brings Culinary Experience Back to North Canton

Cessna will open a restaurant — Cessna's — on South Main Street. The shop's motto? "Tutto Italiano — Everything Italian!"

Kent State Stark to Host Public Meetings on Smoking Ban March 13

Several public forums will take place across the university's eight campuses in the coming weeks to discuss the idea of banning smoking on campus

For Sale! 5 Weekend Open Houses in and Around North Canton

Values range from $74,000 to $192,990

Community Bands Together to Support Boy With Rare Cancer: Pic of the Day

The North Canton Jaycees and JAX young professionals hosted a guest bartending event at the Barrel Room to benefit Tucker Gromosiak, a 7-year-old Hudson boy with a rare form of muscular cancer

Orchard Hill Shares Spelling Bee, Chess Club Successes on Patch

The North Canton intermediate school congratulates its two spelling bee champs and the Orchard Hill Intermediate Chess Club

Pita Pit Coming to North Canton

The restaurant plans to set up shop inside 1102 N. Main St., in a plaza along with Booney & Pooch and Guys Pizza.

City Council Moves Forward in Raising Water Rates

North Canton hasn't raised water rates since 2009

State Champs Lead Hoover Youth Softball Clinic March 17

Leading this year's clinic are two Hoover High state champions and MCAA Division 1 college players Katie Chain Miller and Sarah Gerber

Fugitive Of The Week Faces Robbery, Kidnapping & Burglary Charges

Everton Gillings -- a man suspected of participating in a home invasion -- is the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force’s fugitive of the week

All-Brick Home Offers 'One-Floor Living At Its Finest'

This all-brick home at 630 Magnolia Circle is on the market for $450,000

North Canton Public Library Offers Another Way to Unwind: Yoga

Relaxation doesn't just revolve around reading at the North Canton Public Library. Patrons can unwind with yoga classes throughout March.

Calling Hours For Sheriff-Elect Michael A. McDonald Take Place Today

McDonald, 54, passed away Friday after battling esophageal cancer

Sheriff-Elect Michael A. McDonald, 54, Dies After Extended Illness

McDonald was elected sheriff in November 2012 and had announced in January that he would not take office because of issues in battling esophageal cancer

Police Arrest McKinley Avenue Arson Suspect

The arson took place at 516 McKinley Ave. SE in North Canton April 12

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

Suspected Meth Cook Indicted, Cessna's Makes a Comeback & More: Week in Review

North Canton's biggest stories of the week

Funky Odor Dooms Suspected Chuck E. Cheese Weed Dealer: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Paranoid Schizophrenic Loses Control; Stolen Car Recovered: Crime Blotter

The following was obtained from North Canton police reports dated Feb. 11 and Feb. 15. It does not indicate convictions.

Cessna's Italian Restaurant to Make a Comeback in North Canton

City officials confirmed the family-owned Italian restaurant will make its return to South Main Street, but in a different location

Books-a-Million Hosts Book Signing for 'North Canton: A Place in Time'

Paul Kieffer, a retired Hoover High history teacher and co-author of the North Canton Heritage Society book, will sign copies from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Saturday

Police: North Canton Man Loses Control of SUV, Dies

Marvin Hackworth II was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon at a local hospital.

North Canton Patrolman Receives Officer of the Year Award

North Canton Police Patrolman John R. Hemric was honored at the annual Crime Prevention Week Award Breakfast.

WATCH: Hoover Students Retool Robot in Hopes of Victory at Cleveland Competition

The Hoover High Robotics Team, consisting of about 30 students, built a climbing, Frisbee-throwing robot that they'll compete with in Cleveland March 28

Lee Spencer Photography Throws Fourth Annual Wishes Can Happen Picture Party

The husband-and-wife photography duo take silly photos of you and your friends, upload them to Facebook and give your donations to a good cause

Hoover Boys Bested By St. Vincent-St. Mary, 79-71

Hoover had St. V-M on its toes after one quarter, leading 21-15

Ermanno's Pizza Named 'Fifth Best in the Midwest' at North American Pizza & Ice Cream Show

Which pizza helped them nab the title? It was Ermanno's Zen Pie, featuring creamy ricotta cheese, cajun sausage and banana peppers.

Hit-Skip Victims in Search of Runaway Driver

Anyone with information regarding the accident should call North Canton police at 330-499-5911.

Share Your Random Acts of Kindness in North Canton

Use the hashtag #PatchRandomActs on Facebook or Twitter to spread the word about a selfless act you witnessed or experienced in North Canton

Wind, Rain and Snow Coming to North Canton, Stark County

In addition to wind, the area is likely to receive snow today and Wednesday

LOOK: Hoover Athletes Celebrate Senior Night & Victory Over Massillon

Hoover High School seniors were honored at Friday night's game against Massillon, and one Patch reader was there with his camera in hand

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.

North Canton Firefighters Respond to Plain Township House Fire

Firefighters from North Canton, Canton and Jackson and Plain townships battled the blaze at 717 Grove St. NE Monday afternoon

Fugitive Accused of Shooting Rampage at Nightclub

Mario Burks is the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force’s fugitive of the week.

Suspected Meth Cook Indicted on Multiple Felony Charges

James Clark Haldeman, 48, of North Canton, remains in custody and is awaiting trial in the Stark County Court of Common Pleas.

Q&A: Northwood Teacher Kim White's Influence Reaches All the Way to Ecuador

White was named Educator of the Month through the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce,

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.

Water Main Break Reported in North Canton

North Canton police announced a road closure at Pittsburg Avenue NW and Portage Street NW

Naked Man Confuses Masseuse for Prostitute: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.