Tuesday, March 27, 2012
What the North Canton Playhouse has going on this week, how you can help us spotlight one great North Canton resident and one little brainy fact for you knowledge junkies. Oh, and timberdoodles.
1. How would you change the city's crosswalks? We're looking for your ideas on how the city could ramp up pedestrian safety, especially at the intersection of Main and Maple streets. Watch for a poll this week! (And make sure to check out our council story from today in which community members said their peace about pedestrian safety.) 2. Greatest Person nominations: We've already received some great recommendations for North Canton's "greatest person," but we'd love more! Think you know someone who's made a difference recently in someone's life? Check out this North Canton Patch story and nominate them today. 3. Timberdoodle doo-dah: Besides being an extremely entertaining word, timberdoodles are also pretty fascinating. Just ask the …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
And find out where you can catch the season premiere of "Mad Men" Sunday, how you can help Clearmount Elementary students with a school-wide pet supply drive and what can get you out of the house and having fun this Thursday night
1. Helping PAWS pet supply drive ends: You've still got a few days to donate pet food and pet supplies at Clearmount Elementary. The drive wraps up Thursday. Find out more about why the students started the drive and more details in this story. 2. Selling water to Plain Township?: The public is welcome to attend a meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday inside the administrative conference room in North Canton City Hall. There, city officials will discuss selling water to Plain Township. 3. Buckeye Regional Robotics Competition: Hoover High students will compete Thursday through Saturday in the competition stationed in Cleveland. We'll check in with the students later on to see how they performed. Check out the competition website if you're interested…
Monday, March 12, 2012
A look at what's happening in North Canton this week
1. Council meets tonight: City Council is set to meet tonight at 7 p.m. in North Canton City Hall. The meeting will begin with comments from the public and then move on to reading of ordinances. On the agenda (included in the PDFs section of this update) is the third reading establishing the North Canton Disaster Relief Fund committee. 2. Going bare for cancer research: Hoover High student Kenzie Johnson is shaving her head as part of this year's St. Baldrick's event at Quaker Steak & Lube. (You remember Anna Spuhler did the same thing last year?) We plan to talk with Johnson this week. Keep a look out for our St. Baldrick's coverage! 3. Chamber of Commerce Awards: The North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize area businesses …
Monday, February 27, 2012
Here's the skinny on what's happening in North Canton this week
1. Big announcement from Walsh: At a luncheon Wednesday, Walsh University officials will announce some big news about the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a think tank that studies the economic and social development of the 21st-century community. We'll be there to report on the announcement, so check back with us! 2. Canton Museum of Art Girls Night: North Canton women can a few hours this week to get pampered at the Canton Museum of Art. The Girls Night is $25 for two glasses of wine and a bar of exfoliating art soap that you make yourself. Call 330-453-7666 to register for the event, which is from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday. 3. Hoover High Filmmakers Spotlighted: Watch for a story this week that highlights three young filmmakers from …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Here's what you need to know about North Canton this week!
1. What's your favorite ...?: We're looking for your favorite foods, places and services in North Canton. We tipped you off yesterday to our new "favorite" feature that we'll run every week for the next several weeks. Starting Monday, we'll look into the best burger in North Canton and then announce the winner at the end of the week. If you've got a recommendation, make sure to tell us! 2. Meet some NPR folks: This year's annual North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Awards take place March 14 at the Kent State University Stark Campus. Following the awards presentation, NPR’s Eric Nuzum and the Statehouse Bureau’s Karen Kasler will discuss Ohio’s role in the 2012 elections. The dinner is open to the public and reservations can be made by …
Monday, February 13, 2012
What do we have in store for you in our 5-things list this week? How to get tickets to see Bill Nye, how to help out the Hoover High baseball program and help the Chamber of Commerce throw a kickin' Mad Men party.
1. Bill Nye the Science Guy: Looking for tickets to see Bill Nye at Kent State University's Stark Campus next month? Today marks the first day to get them! Find more info in our announcement. Updated 11:15 a.m. Tickets are no longer available, according to Kent State Stark. 2. Anti-Valentine's Day Party at Puckers: Puckers Sports Pub & Grille will help you get over that ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend at the "Shred Your Ex, Find Your Next" party, which starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Bring a photo or letter from your ex and Puckers will shred it for you. You'll also get a $1 well drink. 3. Hoover High baseball reverse raffle: Here's your chance to give to the Hoover High baseball program. Attend the reverse raffle and silent auction at 6 p.m. …
Monday, February 6, 2012
Find out how to take part in the Rotary Club's Chili Open and Viking Challenge Run this weekend. Plus, see what else is happening in North Canton this week!
1. Howard sentencing Tuesday: Erick Howard, who was found guilty last week on several felony charges, is slated to be sentenced Tuesday. Howard, 20, of North Canton, broke into a young North Canton couple's apartment Aug. 20, tied up the couple and robbed them. He also raped the woman. Keep an eye out for our coverage that day. 2. Planning Commission meeting: The North Canton Planning Commission plans to meet at 7 p.m. in North Canton City Hall Wednesday. On the agenda is the final site review for the expansion of Walsh University's Lemmon Hall. (Full agenda in the PDFs section of this update.) 3. Wine Not Support the Arts?: Have plans tonight? Organized by New Work City Foundation, Wine Not Support the Arts kicks off at the Barrel Room …
Monday, January 9, 2012
What our 5-things list will tell you: How to join the Foundation for Community Betterment, who earned our "Person of the Year" title and what North Canton Playhouse has in store for you this week
1. Walsh students welcomed back with new building: Walsh University welcomes its students back to school today, and it's got some news to share. The new Birk Center for the Arts now is open! 2. Gypsy debuts Friday: The North Canton Playhouse's production of Gypsy debuts this week. Our plan is to bring you a video preview near the end of the week, so keep your eyes peeled for it! 3. NCCS first board meeting: North Canton City Schools Board of Education will have its first meeting of the year Thursday. The Board's organizational and regular meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Hoover High Media Center. You'll find the agenda for Thursday's meeting in the PDFs section of this update. 4. Person of the Year: Were you paying attention to who…
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
When will North Canton see its big snowfall, and how much did November candidates spend? Plus, we've got info on how you can join A Chorus for a Cause and learn a little more about social media.
Snow? ... Um, not so much: We've been hearing lots of chatter from our Patch friends in the northern part of the state about their snow accumulation. Well, we're looking pretty lucky here in North Canton. The National Weather Service predicts less than a half inch tonight, a slight chance of snow showers Wednesday and we're looking at a partly sunny day Thursday. How much did November candidates spend?: This week we're taking a look at campaign finance reports from the November election in North Canton. That means you'll see how much mayoral, city council and school board candidates spent in an effort to win their races. Join A Chorus for a Cause: This group of area singers is on the hunt for new members. Remember this date, time and …
Monday, December 26, 2011
Doesn't it feel good to be informed?
1. Thinking of calling a city office today? We think not. City offices are closed today in observance of the Christmas holiday, but they'll reopen Tuesday. That also means no North Canton City Council meeting tonight. Council will resume its regular meetings Jan. 9. 2. Here's some exciting news for those who want to start hittin' the gym. The North Canton YMCA has cut its building fee (previously the start-up fee) in half. The discount starts today. 3. Something turns 1 year old Wednesday. Can you guess what it is? OK, OK, it's us! North Canton Patch will celebrate its first birthday Wednesday. (My, how fast they grow!) 4. To celebrate North Canton Patch turning 1 year old, and the fact we're closing in on the end of 2011, we'll run a few …
Morgan Day
2:53 pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Keena, you certainly have been a faithful reader! If you ever have any story ideas about the North Canton Church of Christ or anything else, please let me know! And thanks for everything. more ›