'The Secret Keeper,' by Kate Morton

Swathed in deceit, this is another twisty, secretive tale from Morton.

Welcome Canton Aluminum, Our Newest Advertiser!

Patch Sales Staff Welcomes Canton Aluminum

New IRS YouTube Video – How to Check on Your Refund

Official IRS videos on YouTube provide viewers with short, informative money-saving tips and federal tax news.

Cabin Fever Driving You Mad? Maybe it's Time for a Getaway Close to Home!

The Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau has rounded up some great deals at local attractions, hotels, bed & breakfasts, restaurants and shops to help you get out and beat cabin fever!

AT&T U-verse Partners With NCCS TV11

NCCS TV11 is now available to AT&T U-verse subscribers.

Your Ageless Mind, plus Book Groups, and a Poetry Contest at Stark County District Library

Your Ageless Mind, plus Book Groups, and a Poetry Contest at Stark County District Library

North Canton Man and Helpers Assemble Bikes to Give to Needy Children for Christmas

Brian Miner, Tim House and hundreds of volunteers assemble bicycles to give to needy children in the Akron area as part of "Elves and More"

See You Soon (Again), North Canton Patch

Your local editor will take a couple weeks off from Patch, starting today

Have You Seen the Signs?: City Adds Street Signs at Major Intersections

If you've traveled through some of the city's major intersections recently, you may have noticed something has changed

Woman Allegedly Stole $200,000 Worth of Savings Bonds: Fugitive of the Week

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Toni Smith-Drake.

North Canton Makes 'Deck the House' Finals, Earns Chance to Win $100,000

If North Canton receives the most votes in Patch's "Deck the House" contest, the North Canton City School District will receive $100,000!

Longtime Custodian Dwight 'Skip' Beadle Hangs Up His Mop at Clearmount Elementary

Beadle has worked at Clearmount Elementary School for 38 years and serves his last day Wednesday

Which North Canton Restaurants are Open on Christmas Day?

Here are a few in town and around Northeast Ohio. If you know of any of your favorite restaurants that are open that we missed, add them in the comments.

Gerilyn Shimek Says Good Teachers Make Each Student Feel Special: Teacher Spotlight

Shimek is the first in the North Canton City School District to be awarded "Educator of the Month" this year

Timken Co. Fined $170,500 After Complaint Inspection Finds 12 Safety Violations

The safety violations include five repeat violations

Elf on the Shelf Gets Creative With Hiding Spots

Our Patch Elf on the Shelf has gotten ahold of our computer and now wants to know what his buddy elves are up to. Share your photos here!

A Chorus For A Cause Plans Candlelight Vigil For Victims of Connecticut School Shooting

The singing group will gather at 7 p.m. today at 1210 S. Main St. in North Canton to pray for the victims of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut

Light: Helping our Children to Shine, Part II

A Different Kind of Christmas Giving...

WATCH: Hoover Historical Center Digs Up Vintage Holiday Vacuum Commercials

The folks at Walsh University's Hoover Historical Center have are having a merry time sharing "throwback" Hoover vacuum commercials on their Facebook page this week

Teacher Authors Sex Novel, Two High School Drug Searches & More: Week in Review

Take a minute to get caught up on the most-read stories on North Canton Patch this week

Drunken Driver Asks Cop for Directions: Best of the Blotter

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

Toboggan Chutes have Special Holiday Hours

Kids can spend the day at The Chalet during winter break

North Canton's (First) FIRST LEGO Leagues Gear Up for Weekend Competition

North Canton City Schools have never had First LEGO Leagues, but the students involved are excited to show what they know at this weekend's competition

What's It Like To Be A Weatherman? NewsChannel 5 Meteorologist Dishes at Orchard Hill

Meteorologist Jason Nicholas shared his love of weather forecasting with the students and took some video clips that aired on NewsChannel 5 Wednesday

Buy One-of-a-Kind Art, Handmade Gifts in Northeast Ohio This Weekend

Holiday shops and markets are just a short drive away.

Where Pizza and a Passion to Help Others Meet: Photo of the Day

Zepp's Pizza hosted a fundraiser Wednesday to raise money for the Stark County foster and adoption agency, Pathway Caring for Children

3-Bedroom, 3-Bath Lee Street Condo Selling for $102K

The house features a back deck and large landscaped wooded backyard with patio area

Hoover High Conducts Second Drug Search in Two Weeks

Principal Tony Pallija said drug searches are conducted differently this year than they were last school year

How Many Drinks Will Get You A DUI?

If you insist on driving after a few drinks over the Fourth of July holiday, here's what you should know about how alcohol affects your system

Letter: Community Invited to Learn About Stark County Oil and Gas Partnership

Letters to the editor may be emailed to Morgan.Day@patch.com

Little League President Gary Giammarco Honored for 25 Years of Service

Councilman David Held said it was a "real easy decision" to give a formal proclamation for Giammarco

Hoover, Jackson Cheerleaders Raise $5,000 for Students Affected by Hurricane Sandy

The students used their longstanding school rivalry to help others

LOOK: 10 Ohio State Gifts for Sale on Etsy for Men

Looking for a unique gift for The Ohio State Buckeye fan in your life? Here's some ideas ... and they are all under $50!

Caught! 'Fugitive of the Week' Posted on Patch Nabbed in Cleveland

Tip to U.S. Marshal's office led to Roy Young's arrest.

LOOK: 10 Ohio State Gifts for Sale on Etsy for Women

Looking for a unique gift for The Ohio State Buckeye fan in your life? Here's some ideas ... and they are all under $50!

Hoover Wrestlers Finish 2nd at Toledo Competition: Pic of the Day

The Dick Hoover Duals took place Dec. 7 and 8 in Toledo

LOOK: Cute Kittens Need a Home for the Holidays

Dr. Jennifer Jellison at For Paws Animal Hospital has a group of kittens on her hands that are in need of a home

Man Wanted for Sexual Assault of Children: Fugitive of the Week

Roy Young Jr. is wanted for rape, sexual assault and gross sexual imposition

WATCH: Wash & Wag Salon Opens at Viking Community Animal Hospital

The new doggy salon opened its doors Dec. 3 and welcomes all breeds

On the Agenda: Little League President Honored, Zoning Changes & More

Here's what's in store for tonight's North Canton City Council meeting