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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Winking Lizard Opens, Easter Egg Hunts & More: Week in Review

Here's what's happened in North Canton over the last few days

1. North Canton woman one of Stark's most wanted: A 40-year-old North Canton woman in on the Stark County Sheriff's most wanted list. Check out the link to see who accompanies her. 2. Winking Lizard welcomes first customers: The Winking Lizard restaurant at Washington Square opened its doors for the first time Monday. Have you been in yet? 3. Stark Parks trail to connect Y to Kent Stark: Stark Parks this year will ask your opinion on connecting the Hoover Trail from the North Canton YMCA to the Stark Campus of Kent State University. Find more info here. 4. Booster club wonders where funds have gone: The Orange Crush Football Booster Club filed a police report saying there may be some money missing from its funds, but the group is unsure …

Monday, February 25, 2013

Calling Hours For Sheriff-Elect Michael A. McDonald Take Place Today

McDonald, 54, passed away Friday after battling esophageal cancer

Calling hours for Sheriff-Elect Michael A. McDonald will take place from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. today at the Canton Civic Center's McKinley Room. McDonald, a 32-year member of the Stark County Sheriff's Office, died Friday. McDonald had won the seat over Republican candidate Lawrence A. Dordea in the November 2012 election. Then, McDonald had announced in January that he would not take office because of issues in battling esophageal cancer. According to legacy.com: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville with Fr. Lawrence Frient officiating. F.O.P. services will be at 2:45 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in the St. Louis Church Cemetery, Louisville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers the family …

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Sheriff-Elect Michael A. McDonald, 54, Dies After Extended Illness

McDonald was elected sheriff in November 2012 and had announced in January that he would not take office because of issues in battling esophageal cancer

Michael A. McDonald, the man Stark County voters chose as the county's 47th sheriff, has passed away. McDonald had won the seat over Republican candidate Lawrence A. Dordea in the November 2012 election. Then, McDonald had announced in January that he would not take office because of issues in battling esophageal cancer. Former sheriff Timothy Swanson, a former boss and longtime friend of McDonald's, told the Canton Repository that he'd heard of McDonald's passing shortly after 7 p.m. Friday. George Maier, former safety-service director in Massillon, was selected by Stark County Democrats in February and is now Stark County Sheriff.

Carol Dillon

9:39 am on Wednesday, March 6, 2013

He was a very nice man and we met him some 19 years ago when my brother got into a little trouble. He treated my mom and I with respect and was so kind. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers go out to his family. He was a good man,.   more ›

Sunday, February 10, 2013

North Canton Man Jailed After Reportedly Trying To Strangle and Shoot Woman

Rodney C. Mock, 45, of North Canton, is now charged with aggravated assault, aggravated menacing and domestic violence

A North Canton man was arrested Friday night after reportedly trying to strangle a woman through an open car window and threatening to shoot her. The Canton Repository reported that Stark County sheriff's deputies arrested Rodney C. Mock, 45, after the incident at 55th Street and Market Avenue North. Stark County Jail officials confirmed Mock was in the jail as of Saturday night, with two separate bonds — a $24,000 cash surety bond for the fourth-degree felony charge of aggravated assault and a $10,000 bond for the first-degree misdemeanor charges of aggravated menacing and domestic violence. Jail records indicated Mock tried to strangle the woman through an open car window, but they did not say why, the Canton Rep reported.

Brian Touchette

9:23 am on Friday, March 8, 2013

Morgan, I did not, actually. For the record, I was being facetious. Sue me, I'm a PC/Network tech...those who aren't may not find AOL humorous. :)   more ›

Thursday, November 15, 2012

10 Homes in Foreclosure Going to Sheriff's Sale Nov. 19

The lowest minimum bid is $32,000. Are any of these homes in your neighborhood?

For more information, see the foreclosures link on the Stark County Sheriff's Office website. 

Thursday, October 18, 2012

10 North Canton Area Homes in Foreclosure Going to Sheriff's Sale in Oct. 22

Values range from $12,000 to $156,000. Are any of these homes in your neighborhood?

For more information, see the foreclosures link on the Stark County Sheriff's Office website. 

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Morgan Day

9:02 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2012

Sorry, Nicole. I couldn't find any in the city of North Canton. But they are still in the area.   more ›

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Driver Indicted in Fatal Plain Township Crash

A Stark County grand jury issued an indictment for Paul A. Newton, 48, of North Canton. He's accused of causing the crash that killed 71-year-old Sondra L. Oldfield of Canton.

The driver in a Plain Township crash that killed a Canton resident has been indicted by a Stark County grand jury. Paul A. Newton, 48, of North Canton, is charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, first- and second-degree felonies; driving under suspension, a first-degree misdemeanor; failure to stop after an accident, a third-degree felony; and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse or a combination of them, a third-degree felony, with repeat-offender specification. The indictment was issued Tuesday, according to Stark County court records. Here's the account sheriff's officials give of the July 2 crash: Newton was speeding while traveling west on Easton Street in a 2000 Ford F-650 truck with …

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Man Faces Aggravated Vehicular Homicide Charges After Plain Township Hit-and-Run

Paul A. Newton, 48, of North Canton, is being held in the Stark County Jail on a $2 million bond

A North Canton man who's had six prior convictions for driving under the influence will appear in court this week on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence.  Paul A. Newton, 48, is slated to appear in court at 1:30 p.m. today for a preliminary hearing. He's accused of driving a truck that struck and killed Sondra L. Oldfield, 71, of Canton. The fatal collision took place just after 9:30 p.m. July 2 at Easton Street and Pine Tree Avenue in Plain Township. Newton was being held in the Stark County Jail on a $2 million bond as of Tuesday afternoon. Police issued a warrant for Newton's arrest on July 3, and he was arrested that day and taken to the Stark County Jail, according to court records. …

Craig Wolf

4:01 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2012

Loser. Needs to rot in jail for the rest of his miserable life. No pity this time. Shame on the legal system for letting this guy walk around in our world after 6 prior DUI 's!!!!   more ›

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

North Canton Man Suspected in Plain Township Fatal Hit-and-Run

Sheriff's officials say Paul A. Newton, 48, of North Canton, ran from the scene of a fatal crash at Easton Street and Pine Tree Avenue

Stark County Sheriff's officials arrested a North Canton man suspected of causing a fatal crash in Plain Township Monday night.  Paul A. Newton, 48, of North Canton, was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, reckless operation and a headlight violation. Those charges came before officials learned of the death of Sondra L. Oldfield, 71, of Canton. Here's the account sheriff's officials give of the crash: Newton was speeding while traveling west on Easton Street in a 2000 Ford F-650 truck with no headlights on just after 9:30 p.m. Monday. He hit the left side of Oldfield's 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, which was turning westbound on Easton Street from Pine Tree Avenue. The collision caused both cars to stop on Easton …

George

10:24 pm on Friday, August 24, 2012

Lesson be learned after research the man has not had a DUI in 10 years it's not like it was one after another. I by np means am defending this man I am just saying he's not as bad as the news makes him out to be!   more ›

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