Lifestyle
Canton Park Hotel and Tavern Reopens Under New Ownership
The longtime bar and restaurant space in Canton has a new lease on life after previous business closed months ago.
Canton Weighs Demolition of Historic Ritz Hotel Apartments
Building officials say the long-vacant structure is beyond saving after years of neglect.
From Derby Champion to Derby President
Dennis VanFossen Jr. leads the International Soap Box Derby organization after winning the championship as a youth
Crime
Man Killed in Canton Car/Pedestrian Crash
Authorities investigating fatal incident on 17th Street SE
Ohio Woman Charged After Attacking Police Officer While Drunk on Hand Sanitizer
Jade Cain allegedly punched an officer and damaged a jail cell after ingesting hand sanitizer.
Armed Man Hijacks SARTA Bus in Ohio, Threatening Passengers
Suspect Donte Hill arrested on charges including kidnapping and weapon violations
Politics
McKinley High Students Protest Against ICE
Walkout demonstration held in Canton, Ohio against federal immigration enforcement agency
Canton McKinley students protest ICE operations with walkout
Dozens of high school students marched through the city to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Charity Rysak Appointed as Commissioner for New African Immigrants Commission
The 39-year-old refugee and U.S. citizen aims to enhance community integration and elevate African immigrant voices in Ohio.
Business
Metallus Reports Q4 Loss of $14.3 Million
Steel manufacturer cites one-time costs in quarterly earnings report
Timken Co. announces dividend, Lake chamber hands out awards
Timken continues long dividend streak, Lake Township Chamber recognizes community leaders
OSHA Fines Canton Drop Forge $10,427 After Employee Death
The citation states employees were exposed to being struck during die key removal.
Sports
Solon's Caldwell claims second straight OHSAA Division I boys diving title
Trevor Madigan of Perrysburg finishes as runner-up, while divers from Aurora and Shaker Heights also compete.
Brookside Country Club Names Tod Pierce General Manager
The Oakmont and Longue Vue veteran will help guide the Canton championship golf course through a multi-million-dollar restoration project.
2026 High School State Swimming and Diving Championships
Swimmers and divers from across Ohio set to compete at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton
