Massillon Football Player Arrested Then Suits Up For Title Game
A Massillon Tigers star, 17, was arrested on an assault charge from August 4 in Akron and released to play in a championship game against Archbishop Hoban. Police say a witness saw him punch a 58-year-old on a bicycle. the victim suffered a skull fracture and brain injury after hospitalization. Detectives reviewed surveillance video, but details remain limited.
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Massillon Holiday Parade Celebrates 65 Years
Grant Lash watched as his two grandchildren stood at the street edge waiting for candy during Massillon's annual Holiday Parade on Saturday night. The family has shared the tradition across three generations as Lash and his wife Cindy bring the youngsters to enjoy the event, with video and photo galleries available online.
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Victim agencies face VOCA funding cuts in Stark County
Victim agencies across Ohio scramble as VOCA funding is cut, with Mercy Medical Center and Domestic Violence Project losing about 80,000 together and the prosecutor's office and PACE shelter facing another 32,000 in Stark County. The reductions prompt expense cuts and new revenue efforts.
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Religious liberty bill splits Ohio classrooms
Controversial student religious liberties bill cleared the Ohio House and sparked national debate. Critics say it would let students answer questions or complete assignments inconsistently with their religious beliefs, while the bill’s sponsor rejects the claim. Some teachers and districts weigh the implications.
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Thank You Note From The Independent Subscription Desk
A brief note in The Independent thanks readers for subscribing and welcomes them to the paper. It mentions appreciation for support and ongoing access to city news and features. The message reinforces how subscriptions sustain local reporting.
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Caption This Cartoon Bragging Rights Contest at Inde
The Inde invites captions for its weekly cartoon caption contest. Submit your caption with name and address by mail or email to IndeNews at IndeOnline.com for potential feature on the Saturday front page. All entries will appear on IndeOnline.com.
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