D Day 75th anniversary memory of Sgt Frank G Harrison
Jim Harrison recalls his uncle U S Army Sgt Frank G Harrison who died in a sea attack before D-Day. Harrison was a painter sculptor at Massillon Museum and is remembered as a peaceful man who faced the prospect of war at Utah Beach on June 6 1944.
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Veteran hiker visits Stark County during cross country trek
William Shuttleworth, walking coast to coast to raise awareness and funds for veterans, spoke at the Perry Township Rotary meeting in Stark County. He described a exceptional stay in the town and continued toward Navarre with waves and goodwill from locals.
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D Day veteran parachutes into Normandy at 97
Tom Rice, a 97 year old D-Day veteran, parachuted into Normandy near Carentan with memories of fallen comrades. He greeted the drop with a childlike thrill, recalling the peril and sacrifice of the original mission 75 years earlier.
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D-Day marked turning point in WWII invasion
History.com notes the June 6 1944 Normandy landings code named Operation Overlord as the start of the end of the European war. About 156000 Allied troops landed on five beaches including Utah and Omaha, with thousands killed or wounded and northern France liberated by August.
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Canton nursing home lands on poor care list
Canton Christian Home at 2550 Cleveland Avenue NW was named among about 400 nursing homes nationwide under heightened scrutiny for poor care. CMS notes the list reflects deficiencies found by inspectors, with facilities placed in the Special Focus Facility program pending improvement or removal. The home attributed the citations to one isolated incident and stressed actions were taken to address the issue.
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Canton
Canton Christian Home
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Massillon Woman's Club Rose Luncheon marks 100th year
The Massillon Woman's Club celebrates a century with a Rose Luncheon featuring fashion from the decades. Additional coverage is planned in Saturday's Independent Weekender.
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Hunan Jon to Open at Oakwood Square Plaza
Hunan Jon, a new Chinese restaurant focusing on healthier Hunan cuisine, plans to open at Oakwood Square Plaza later this month. Owner John Szeto says the venue will offer carryout and dine-in options, aiming to boost Oakwood Square as a dining destination.
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