Firefighters Respond to Kitchen Grease Fire on Portage Avenue Tuesday Night

No injuries were reported, and the fire caused about $5,000 in damages

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.

George Maier to Become Next Stark County Sheriff

Stark County Democrats agreed Maier was the best pick for the position when they met at the Mayfield Senior Center Tuesday night

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

School Security Expert Offers Advice to Keep Students Safe

Ken Trump, a nationally known school security expert, is trying to add context to the nation-wide discussion of school safety.

Brr! North Canton Police Officer 'Freezin' for a Reason' in Columbus Polar Plunge

North Canton Patrolman Matthew Rahde will take the plunge into ice-cold water at the Columbus Zoo Feb. 16 to raise money for the Ohio Special Olympics

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.

U. S. Marshals Searching for Man who Reportedly Robbed a Gas Station

Charles Farris III is the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force’s fugitive of the week.

Giant Eagle Ending Foodperks, Expanding Fuelperks

The program is 'a little too complex,' CEO said.

Best, Worst 2013 Super Bowl Commercials (VIDEOS)

Super Bowl ads cost as much as $3.8 million this year. Which were the best Super Bowl commercials of 2013? Which were your favorites? Watch some of them right here on Patch.

91 Wood Fired Oven Owners Buy New Building — But It Won't Be Another 91

91 founders Greg and Amy Goehring purchased the former Darrah’s Restaurant on Whipple Avenue NW, but it won't be turned into a third 91 location

Q&A: CKP Heating & Cooling Owner Says Community Involvement is Key

Ty Price, owner and president of CKP Heating & Cooling, LLC, gives some insight into his business, which has called North Canton home since 2011

Share Your Signing Day News on North Canton Patch

Post an announcement or photo on Patch to let us know if your student-athlete has made plans for college.

A Big Move for B.A.M., Cutest Couples & More: Week in Review

Our top five most popular stories of the week on North Canton Patch

Kind Officer Helps Woman in Wheelchair Get Lunch: Best of the Blotter

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

Browns Fans: Are You Cheering Against the Ravens in the Super Bowl?

The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers will battle it out for the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Park Avenue House Fire Causes $30,000 in Damages

The fire broke out at 1051 Park Ave. NE Thursday afternoon

Woman and Child Displaced After North Canton House Fire

The fire broke out Thursday afternoon at 1051 Park Ave. NE

Woman Leaves Ollie's Bargain Outlet With 'Purse Bulging' With Games: Crime Blotter

The following information was supplied by the North Canton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

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.

New Strain of Norovirus — the Winter Vomiting Bug — On the Rise

The Stark County Health Department is seeing an increase in norovirus symptoms being reported in Stark County

LOOK: Hoover Cheerleaders, Basketball Players Shine in Pics & Clips Gallery

This year's girls and boys basketball players are getting some limelight on North Canton Patch this week, after a Patch user uploaded dozens of game shots to the website

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

YMCA Celebrates 90 Years in Community: Photo of the Day

Take a look at some photos throughout the years as the North Canton YMCA celebrates a big birthday this month

North Canton Public Library Wants to Send You on a 'Blind Date with a Book'

Grab a wrapped book from the library. You won't know what's inside, and that's part of the fun!

LOOK: Contemporary North Canton Home Features Bronze Lighting, Ceramic Floors

The home at 1671 Ashley Avenue in North Canton is on the market for $349,900

U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Accused of Rape After a Text Tip

Bobby Thomas, one of the task force’s fugitives of the week, was arrested Wednesday morning.

M.J. Albacete, Canton Museum of Art Director, Becomes 'Professor for a Day' at Walsh University

Albacete shared his expertise on writing and public speaking with Walsh University students this week as part of the university's "Professor for a Day" program

Tickets Available for Holocaust Survivor Elie Wiesel's Kent State Visit

Nobel Peace Prize winner will speak April 11 at 7 p.m. in the MACC

Wild Winds Could Reach 40 MPH Wednesday

And temperatures are expected to be in the mid-60s — yes, in January

Southwest Youth Football Hosts Casino Night Fundraiser

The youth football team uses the money from the fundraiser goes toward safety equipment and new uniforms

The Blizzard of '78: Share Your Memories, Photos

35 years ago this week, the Blizzard of 78 paralyzed Ohio, Michigan and Indiana

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

Big Move Brings Big Changes For B.A.M. Healthy Cuisine

The restaurant, now on North Main Street, will move to Washington Square in the spring, making way for a new look, extended hours and menu changes

Fugitive of the Week Turns Himself In

Keith Bush is wanted for murder

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."

20 Ways to Go Green in 2013

If your New Year's resolution is to live a greener lifestyle, check out these 20 tips to help you stick to your plan.

School Board OKs Levy for May 7 Ballot — So What's Next?

Michael Hartenstein, superintendent of North Canton City Schools, said the levy campaign will kick off soon

Hazel Artisan Bakery and Farm Partnership Brings Local Produce to North Canton in Dead of Winter

The North Canton bakery teams up with Breezy Hill Farm in Homeworth to bring local, organic produce to the city. Customers buy online and pick up their produce at the bakery.