Canton hall of fame hotel abatement clears path to $3.8m purchase
Canton City Council and Board of Education approved a 15 year 75 percent tax abatement to back the purchase of downtown McKinley Grand Hotel by Hall of Fame Village LLC. The vote enables $3.8 million acquisition and $21 to $22 million in renovations while both bodies keep 100 percent of current property tax shares. The editorial lauds the votes as a doorway to downtown development and highlights the Fix It Funds program aiding homeowners in Stark County with low interest loans and Treasurer Alex Zumbar’s push for broader use.
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Carnation City Players Celebrate 60th Anniversary Weekend
The Alliance community theater CCP marks its 60th year with a weekend celebration featuring actors of all ages. Businesses and residents around Carnation City support the event, underscoring the theater’s welcoming environment that encourages talent and loyalty.
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Reader poll prompts on trust and 911 calls
IndeOnline invites readers to vote in two polls. Friday asks best way for a politician to earn trust. Today asks how many times readers have called 911.
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Postmaster Admonition on Address Change Notice
Massillon readers are advised to send all address change information to The Independent at 729 Lincoln Way East, Massillon OH 44646. The notice emphasizes updating delivery records with current residency details for uninterrupted service.
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Trump Defends LGBTQ Rights and Earns Endorsement
Log Cabin Republicans endorse Donald Trump for re election praising his record on LGBTQ rights. They cite actions to end HIV AIDS spread, defend LGBTQ lives, and appoint LGBTQ officials including Richard Grenell while noting continued issues like don t ask don t tell and transgender service policy debates.
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Letter to the Editor attacks political correctness and hate rhetoric
Dick Arnold of Jackson Township argues that hate speech is a thought, not a crime, condemns liberal Democrats and mainstream media for hating President Trump, and urges readers to debate issues without hate while supporting preferred candidates.
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Lincoln Way paving plans fuel neighborhood debate
Residents discuss Lincoln Way paving after a mayoral tax approval while online commentators warn about misinformation on social pages. A reader recalls seeing military vehicles on Route 30 and calls for local action on veterans issues and hospital support.
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