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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Get Out: July 4 Race, Dance Parties & More

Looking for a little something different to do this weekend? We've got five activities you may not have thought of yet

1. NORTH CANTON JULY 4 RACE Where/When: Starts at the North Canton YMCA; 8:10 a.m. Monday Why Go: Well, if you’re not going to run in it, you might as well stop by and cheer on the participants of the race — the largest in Stark County. And if you do plan to run it, you better check out this information if you haven't registered yet! Pricing: Free for spectators 2. DANCE PARTY AT THE 356TH FIGHTER GROUP RESTAURANT Where/When: 356 Fighter Group Restaurant; 9 p.m. Friday-1:30 a.m. Saturday; 9 p.m. Saturday-1:30 a.m. Sunday Why Go: What better way to celebrate Independence Day than a dance party with your friends and some great music! Pricing: $5 cover 3. NORTH CANTON FARMERS MARKET Where/When: The parking lot behind the Main Street Grille; 8…

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Broken Leg Doesn't Stop North Canton Resident From Fundraising for Cancer Research

Justin Deierling suffered a broken leg months before the Pelotonia bike ride for cancer research. But that didn't stop him from fundraising this year, and he plans to head to central Ohio to witness it — crutches and all

A scheduling conflict in 2010 kept Justin Deierling from riding in the Pelotonia bike ride — a grassroots effort to raise money to fight cancer. Bent on participating this year, the 28-year-old once again hit a setback, this time in the form of a broken leg. So perhaps no one knows the phrase “better luck next year” better than Deierling. The cyclist said “there’s no question” that he’ll follow through with the ride in 2012. “There’s nothing I love to do more than ride my bike, and I’ve always wanted to do the Pelotonia,” he said. “I was definitely working toward it, and I definitely will next year, too.” The Pelotonia, now in its third year, involves cyclists riding from Columbus to Athens and back, or their choice of several shorter legs…

Nancy Migal

5:12 pm on Saturday, July 2, 2011

Great article, what an inspiration. I am very proud, cause Justin is my son! Nancy Migal   more ›

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