The Winner of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America Contest Is ...

The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator—and wearer—will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.

Police: Two Men Arrested After Burglarizing Home Tuesday

North Canton police arrested two men after a resident said they were burglarizing his home; police responded and found the men in nearby bushes

No One Cited in Car-Versus-Pedestrian Crash on Everhard Road

The crash occurred in the 800 block of Everhard Road when a pedestrian ran in front of a moving car

Hoover High Prom Committee Looks to Santa to Raise Money for This Year's Dance

The committee will send your child a personalized letter — from Santa Claus, of course — along with a special coloring page, for $5

Violent Crime: How Does North Canton Stack Up Against Cities of Similar Size?

We put North Canton's numbers next to other cities in Ohio with comparable populations

Joe Tait Highlight of Hoover Hoops Tip-Off Dinner: Pic of the Day

The longtime Cleveland Cavaliers announcer spoke at the annual dinner, held this year at Skyland Pines Banquet Center

SUV Ends up Vertical in North Main Street Parking Lot

The 71-year-old driver was not injured in the crash Saturday morning

State Wants Mandatory Online Registry to Prevent Scrap Metal Theft

The North Canton Police Department receives reports of stolen scrap metal regularly, and the Ohio Department of Public Safety is backing a Senate bill which would create a mandatory online registry for bulk and metal dealers in Ohio

Veterans Day Video Airs Today on Channel 11

The documentary created by Hoover High students will air today on Time Warner Cable Channel 11 in the City of North Canton at 8 a.m., noon, 5 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Home Depot is Recycling Christmas Lights

Trade in old or broken sets for energy efficient LEDs

What's New Under the Sun? Kids, Adults & Social Media Part VI: Let the Voices Be Heard

What was once a (comparatively benign) comment on the bathroom wall is now atwitter for all to see. How do today’s teens deal with the exponential nature of such harassment? Many stand strong by using their voices for good.

Displaying Your Voting Stickers, Happy Trails for Stark Parks & More: Week in Review

Need a refresher on what happened in North Canton this week?

Nestle Recalls Nesquik Powder in Canisters from U.S. Stores

The voluntary recall involves Nesquik powder only — no other products, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Eat Out On Thanksgiving Instead of Cooking

These restaurants are open on Thanksgiving, but some may require reservations in advance.

Ever Wanted to Hand Out Free Books to Strangers? You're in Luck on World Book Night

The April 23 event involves North Canton Public Library patrons — and people from around the country — handing out 20 copies of a book in their community

Ted Hall Settles in as Dean of Portage Collaborative Montessori

Hall, former dean of students at the Mary L. Evans Early Childhood Center, takes over for Bob Roden

If It Were Up to North Canton, Mitt Romney Would be President

Each precinct in town voted Republican — all 13 of them

Man Faces Charges After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase, Crashing into House

Cortez Dansby, 23, of Canton, now faces charges of failure to comply with police, reckless operation and failure to stop after an accident, among others

LOOK: Cookies Help Northwood Students Learn About Election Process

The kindergartners at Northwood Elementary School got a sweet lesson in voting Tuesday as they cast their ballots for their favorite cookies

Did You Vote? Show Us Your Sticker!

If you voted, chances are you're showing off that voting sticker of yours. Have some fun with us and post a picture of it to North Canton Patch.

Happy Trails for Stark Parks' Issue 55

Stark County voters passed the levy, which will cover the park district’s general operating costs and maintain existing resources as well as keep up on the quality of its facilities, trails, picnic areas and nature centers

Voters Give Thumbs-Up on Stark County District Library Levy

On the ballot was a 1 mill renewal levy and a 0.7 mill increase to keep up on programming and other services

Anita Cardwell Named Lead Dispatcher at North Canton Police Department

Cardwell steps into the position, which was left open when Pat Yagielski retired in May 2011

Voters Support Petition to End Health Care Benefits for Some Part-Time City Officials

The proposed ordinance aims to end city-paid health insurance for family members of part-time elected officials and limit city-paid health insurance benefits for individual part-time elected officials

Young Professionals Unite for Election Watch Party

Looking for a hip election watch party tonight? Join the folks of ystark! for their shindig at 3 Brothers Corner Tavern.

Free Social Media Training for North Canton Businesses

RSVP to Patch's Main Street U, to be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce. Scroll down for details.

Richard Nixon Campaigns in North Canton: Photo of the Day

Campaigning doesn't look like this anymore, does it?

LOOK: Hoover's Sydney Lautzenheiser Second Fastest Stark County Runner at State Meet

Photos from the state cross country championship in Hebron Saturday

LOOK: Hoover High Knocked Out of Playoffs by McKinley Bulldogs

The Bulldogs came out on top Saturday, defeating the Hoover High Vikings 36-29

'Heart Gallery' Puts a Face on Adoption for National Adoption Awareness Month

The Stark County Job & Family Services Children Services Division and Project KARE host the "Heart Gallery, Art with a Heart," which will be displayed not only at the North Canton Public Library, but all around the county this month

What's New Under the Sun? Kids (and Adults) and Social Media, Part V: Voices

All of us have a "Life in the Middle" story to tell. Today those stories can be spread exponentially through social media. And I say, let the Voices be heard.

Police Investigating String of Thefts in Which Suspects Steal Outgoing Checks From Mailboxes

Police ask that anyone who recognizes the suspects in the bank surveillance photos call the North Canton Police Department at 330-499-5911

Joe Biden Coming to Northeast Ohio Sunday

The vice president will make a campaign stop with his wife, Jill, and Jason Mraz, at Lakewood High School on Sunday

MAPS Air Museum, Heritage Society Receive Stark Community Foundation Grants

The foundation awarded grants — ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 — to a few businesses and organizations that North Canton and its schools

Fast-Food Fire, Your Romney Rally Photos, Hurricane Sandy & More: Week in Review

A look back on our most popular stories from the past week

TV11 Plans to Air Veterans Day Video Starting Nov. 13

North Canton City School District's TV11 is now putting together the video, which includes dozens of photos of your favorite veterans

Top 10 October Stories in North Canton

What were the top 10 news stories from North Canton last month? We had an unusual discovery at the library, a visit from a presidential candiate, cars flipping and a police department standing up for its officers

Fire Shuts Down North Main Street Wendy's Thursday

Fire officials said Wendy's employees nearly had the kitchen fire put out when they arrived to the fast food restaurant just after 12:30 a.m. Thursday

Two Bucks and a Halloween Costume Got These Folks Insanely Cheap Chipotle 'Booritos'

Nearly every person who walked in the door of the North Canton Chipotle on Halloween was decked out in a costume, ready to chow down on a $2 burrito

LOOK: Hoover High TV Production Students Get 'New to Them' Set From News Channel 5

Teachers and students are now putting the set together to use for North Canton City Schools' Channel 11