Blogger: Congress Crafts Laws That Apply to Everyone but Them

Blogger Dave Cunix says Congress never fails to disappoint. Agree?

Arsonist Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Rose Ann Butts pleaded guilty to felony counts of aggravated arson on April 26, 2013.

Rose Ann Butts of Akron pleaded guilty to felony charges stemming from a home she set fire to in North Canton in April 2012.  Butts pleaded guilty Friday to four counts of aggravated arson, a second-degree felony and one count of insurance fraud, a fourth-degree felony.  Judge Taryn L. Heath sentenced Butts to three years in prison. Butts has been under arrest since February 21, 2013 after being indicted on aggravated arson charges issued by the Stark County Grand Jury. The arrests were the result of a joint investigation by the North Canton Fire and Police Departments regarding a residential fire at 516 McKinley Ave. which damaged the home she had been living in and two neighboring homes. Investigating officer Detective Randy Manse and …

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AEP Defends Approach to North Canton Tree Trimming

AEP reps told North Canton City Council that deep cuts are often needed to avoid power outages and costly fines.

On Monday, AEP representative David Wheeler addressed North Canton City Council to defend tree-trimming procedures that many -- including former city councilman Gary Wechter -- criticized after several trees were cut last month in the northern section of the city.  Wheeler explained trees are trimmed on a four-year cycle, and said that some need to be cut more so than others to keep branches from interfering with power lines.  "They have the right to cut within 10 feet of their powerlines," said council president Jon Snyder. "That's the reason for the deep cut. . .and they'll be back in 2017." Following the meeting, Wheeler spoke to a group of residents, saying even though the approach may ruin the appearance of the trees, it’s the best …

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North Canton Election Guide for May 7, 2013

The voting information and issues that will affect North Canton and Stark County.

As we look ahead to the May 7 special election, North Canton Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race in town.

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Do You Support North Canton's Upcoming School Levy?

North Canton City Schools are encouraging voters to approve a 2.4-mill permanent improvement levy on May 7. How will you vote?

Is There Any Question That Money Buys Political Votes?

Blogger Rose Petsche says she is disappointed Rob Portman voted "no" on the bi-partisan background check bill. Are you?

Councilman Puts Little League Parking, Recreation Rate Changes on the Table

Is it time North Canton added new parking spots to the Little League ballfields? Councilman Doug Foltz says yes.

Ward 1 City Councilman Doug Foltz restarted the conversation over additional little league parking at Monday's Council meeting when he suggested the city spend $50,000 to help pay for a gravel lot off East Maple Street.  The proposed parking area — a 2.9-acre plot owned by the city — is grass now, but could be graded and covered with gravel, said Ward 4 Councilman Jon Snyder. The area would fit roughly 80 cars and provide extra parking for North Canton Little League and Hoover Trail parking. The necessary money, Foltz said, could be taken out of a deceased resident's $150,000 bequest. With nearly 300 existing parking spots, the North Canton Planning Commission rejected the parking expansion plan in March, but Foltz said it's needed given …

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Michael

11:14 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2013

You are asking a question that you have answered and stated in your arguments 100 times. You have stated multiple times that parking for little league is not enough and they park on the street, overflowing the nursing home across the street and parking in the grass. You have complained about not having enough parking yet you question adding parking. The reason they need more than 227 parking …   more ›

Bad People Will Do Bad Things No Matter What

Blogger Gene Benedetto writes congressmen, senators, and even our president promise everything under the sun, knowing that what they offer may be impossible to deliver.

North Canton Goes After Delinquent Taxpayers; Voters Face Upcoming Decision: Week in Review

Catch up on seven days worth of North Canton news with our Week in Review update.

1. If voters pass Issue 1, a 3.3-mill, 10-year levy, it will raise $210 million for the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Will you vote for it?  2. Dogwood Pool passes will go on sale soon. Click here to find out when.  3. The North Canton law director is going after residents who haven't paid the city's income tax. Think you or someone you know may be one of those folks? Better pay up before a court summons arrives in the mailbox.  4. A big round of applause to scores of Hoover High junior journalists who were awarded for their work at Kent State this week.  5. Want to watch a slew of gymnasts somersault, flip, twist and twirl at Hoover High on Sunday? Click here for the details.  6. North Canton police have had their …

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