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Pot-Packed Care Bear, Cheerleaders Head to World Competition & More: Week in Review

Our weekly rundown of North Canton's biggest stories, featuring a cheerleading crew heading to Orlando, a Care Bear stuffed with marijuana and a protest advocating for local trade workers

1. Pot-bellied Care Bear: A North Canton man opened up a suspicious package to of marijuana.

2. Justice for local workers: Local trade workers held signs that read "Justice for local workers" and "Shame on Bonefish" as . The demonstration aimed to show companies that local workers want a chance to bid on construction jobs, like the ones at the newly constructed Bonefish and Outback Steakhouse restaurants.

3. NEO Panthers head to Worlds competition: The NEO Panthers cheerleading crew will head to Orlando this month to compete in the 2012 Cheerleading Worlds competition. share their expectations for the event.

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4. Toy drive kicks off for fire victims: The North Canton Area Cahmber of Commerce and the Canton Chapter of the Foundation for Community Betterment kicked off a toy drive this week for the Murphy family, whose home was severely burned in a fire. .

On a related note, to the State Fire Marshal's office for examination.

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5. Man pulls knife on Giant Eagle employee: Ronald Keen, 21, of Canton, faces felony charges after being accused of . He's slated for a pre-trial Monday.


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