Teens and phones facts spark school policy shift
A Pew Research Center look shows nearly all teens have smartphones and about half feel they are online constantly. About 60 messages a day is the median for teen texting. In Massillon Alliance High and Washington High, students return to classes with phone use banned in classrooms, a move framed as keeping focus on learning and reducing social media distractions.
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Community honors longtime Alliance firefighter Ronald D. Hall
In Alliance a quiet tribute celebrated Ronald D. Hall who served as a firefighter for 29 years. His daughters recalled his service as Alliance firefighters held an honor guard at the funeral home and a procession to the cemetery, plus a white dress shirt for the casket. They hosted a dinner at Fire Station 1 thanking active and retired firefighters and families for their generosity.
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Ronnie” Hall
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DeWine unveils Ohio School Safety Center to curb gun violence
In the days after Dayton's Aug 4 mass shooting Gov. Mike DeWine outlined measures to curb gun violence. He announced a red flag and background check push and then created the Ohio School Safety Center to coordinate resources, train staff, monitor social media for threats, and expand safety information sharing between schools and law enforcement.
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Web Poll Highlights Reader Priorities in Schools
Friday's reader poll shows safety and security at 54 percent as the top feature for school buildings. Updated technology accounts for 24 percent, and comfortable learning spaces 15 percent, with 71 percent selecting other options. Today’s poll asks readers how old is the oldest person you know and invites submissions at IndeOnline.com.
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Trump says buying Greenland makes strategic sense at last
An opinion piece argues President Trump’s Greenland purchase idea is strategic for the United States. It traces past Danish rejection of similar offers, notes Arctic sea routes opening with melting ice, and cites Pompeo and NYT about shipping gains and rare earths. It references historical sales and buys by U.S. presidents.
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Massillon paving complaints and police ticket query debate
Community members question city paving progress citing front page notes on repaving. They demand better oversight of public records while urging cautious reporting and a call for leadership changes in Massillon government.
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