Local Stark County Elections Watch Faces Key Levies and Races
Stark County voters face two county wide tax issues and many local seats across Massillon Marlington Louisville Northwest Canton Canal Fulton North Canton Alliance and others. School levies for Massillon Marlington Louisville Northwest. Stark Parks seeks 1 mill replacement and 0.2 mill add on. Children Services replacement levy to protect children and offset grant loss. Mayors of Massillon North Canton Alliance face challengers. numerous city council seats up for grabs. Vote by Nov 5 and participate to influence local governance.
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McCollum brothers give back with Stark County camp
CJ and Errick McCollum returned to Canton for a two day basketball camp at the J. Babe Stearn Community Center. The brothers, CJ with the Portland Trail Blazers and Errick coaching internationally, demonstrated servant leadership by investing time and effort beyond writing a check. Their visit honored the center that helped shape their careers and underscored the value of giving time, talent, and treasure to support local youth.
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Public Art Celebrated in Alliance and Canton
Two new artworks debut in Alliance with murals at the Greater Alliance Chamber of Commerce and an amphitheater at Silver Park honoring the scarlet carnation. Local artist Dirk Rozich and David McDowell are featured, with Rozich previously creating Canton pieces including a Joe Namath mural. The piece honors community history and local identity.
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Web poll asks readers about cherished toy types
Today IndeOnline invites readers to vote in a quick poll on which toys they hold onto. Share your preference and see others’ responses.
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The Independent invites readers to submit letters to the editor with name street address city and daytime phone for verification. Letters should be 300 words or fewer and may be edited for length clarity or libelous or obscene language. One letter per writer in 30 days. form letters or poetry not published.
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Trump’s tariff gamble risks global economic backlash
Analyzes Trump’s tariff plan and past evidence from Obama era measures and global responses. Cites Peterson Institute and CBO studies showing tariffs saved some jobs but raised consumer prices and cost others, arguing long term harm to U.S. competitiveness and global supply chains.
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Voter anger at Gonzalez town hall limits questions in Wadsworth
Janis Salas of Jackson Township reports the Aug 1 town hall with U S Rep Anthony Gonzalez offered a form based Q A rather than live questions. Constituents express frustration over not hearing Gonzalez explain his vote on a $15 minimum wage bill and demand accountability ahead of his next district visit.
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Lincoln Way W humpback bridge completion sparks questions
Reader questions whether city and engineering department know bridge results on Lincoln Way W. Comment line invites public views on the design and safety, noting nuisance in slick conditions and taxpayer concerns.
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