University studies small towns survival and growth
Walsh University and the Renacci Center for Civic Engagement plan a statewide tour of public discussions to examine the future of small towns. The kickoff 6:30 p.m. June 30 at Massillon Museum invites residents, business owners and leaders to share challenges and thriving efforts as Ohio towns age and face economic shifts.
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Everhard Road closure preview this June four days
Stark County plans a four day preview of Everhard Road NW closure crossing the Akron Metro railroad east of Stratmoor Drive to Salway Avenue. Wenger Excavating will replace a 50 year old waterline causing the temporary shutdown from June 20 to June 23 with detours via 38th Street NW and Portage Street NW.
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Franklin saves six lives in two hours amid heavy rain in Massillon
Patrolman Aaron Franklin, a four-year veteran, answered a water call first at Tremont Avenue SE where a teen warned friends swept into Sippo Creek. Within minutes he aided a vehicle crash, then, over two hours, he helped rescue six people, keeping calm despite no prior water rescue experience.
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Massillon and Perry workplaces join 24 Stark sites for summer meals
Stark County children ages 1 through 18 can receive free breakfast and lunch this summer under the Summer Food Service Program funded by the Ohio Department of Education. No sign up is needed. Participants through age 21 with disabilities or IEPs may join. The program supports health and learning by avoiding meal gaps during break.
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Massillon Schools to Dedicate Empty Chair at Stadium
The Massillon City Schools plan a dedication at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action with an empty chair. Details to follow later this week in The Independent.
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Dollar General to open new store on city northwest
Dollar General plans a new store on the city’s northwest side though it likely won’t open to customers until early next year. Local page A2.
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