Stark County forum panel discusses trades careers and county growth
Canton officials business leaders and job specialists shared views on recruiting younger workers and boosting Stark County's profile. Kevin Hall urged early exposure to trades while Patriot Software and Black McCuskey cited summer internship programs. Leaders praised growth efforts despite project delays at Hall of Fame Village and emphasized regional connectivity and awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Hall
Canton
Abbott Electric
Hall
Stark County
John Bikis
Royal Ducks Brewing Co
Angel Evans
Ohio
Wheeler
Johnson
Hall of Fame Village
Northwest Board of Education votes on tax and staff moves
The Northwest Board of Education approved a five year 1 percent earned income tax for the November 5 ballot and named Scott Burnett as director of social services. The district set a July 5 work session at 7 a.m. to discuss hiring a new assistant high school principal and reviewed lunch prices. Grants totaling 19500 were approved for literacy and climate initiatives. An alumni football game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the high school features Northwest alumni against Team Red White and Blue. tickets are 10. The board schedules further sessions for July 13 and adjusts July meeting dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Burnett
Locust St
Northwest
Team Red
White & Blue
Military Veterans’ Organization
Joan Porter
Kohler Walk-in Bath or LuxStone Shower Choice
Homeowners face choosing between a Kohler Walk-in Bath with hydrotherapy jets and seated bathing or the Kohler LuxStone Shower offering a traditional stand-up shower. Each unit emphasizes safety with a low entry, while bath comforts and hydrotherapy suit those seeking relaxation and reclined bathing, and shower options better serve those who prefer standing and a conventional shower experience.
Dog rescued from drain by Massillon crews and Humane Society
Fire Department and partners freed a dog from a Massillon drain using a blanket rope and bait. The Stark County Humane Society will care for the dog three to five days to allow owner identification, or the animal will be put up for adoption. Contact 330-453-5520 with proof of ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackey
Fire Department
Massillon ‘Wastewater Treatment Plant
Stark County Humane Society
Massillon Parks and Recreation Department
Ryan Fowler
The
Humane Society
Fowler
the Humane Society
Burgasser
Stark County
Massillon
Allman Medical Group
General Surgery
Shreffler Reflects On New Role Amid Canton's School Progress
Dr Mike Shreffler, one of six finalists for Canton City Schools superintendent, takes a reduced schedule to pursue outside projects. Since 2012 he helped Northwest rebuild after budget cuts, oversee Stinson Elementary and North West Middle, upgrade fields, and expand arts. He notes momentum with test scores and Momentum Awards for district growth. The district seeks renewal of the earned income tax on the November ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreffler
Canton City Schools
Mike
Northwest
W-S. Stinson
Northwest Middle
Stinson Elementary
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Warren
Michael Wheeler
Patriot Software
Patriot
Vantarep
Northwest Board OF Education
Mary Holden Jennings
Kohler
LuxStone
Eve A "Kohler
Page
Tom Burgasser
Jesch Samantha
Sapanthaleles
indeOnlinacam
Nate
Steloeide
Toreety
Aultman Medical Group
al Sunber
Olon
Hemia
Aultman
AultmanMedicalGroup.com
Wadditionto
Alsoin Canton
Orrville
Insurance Agency
Saving Abtnce
Masson, Carton and Stark
Alliance
Canton & Massillon
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