Canton /news/tags/canton Canton en-US Copyright Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:46 GMT Despite bleak ODOT report, Stark County leaders say Route 30 expansion would bring economic growth /economy/2025-03-03/despite-bleak-odot-report-stark-county-leaders-say-route-30-expansion-would-bring-economic-growth Stark County leaders are not deterred by an Ohio Department of Transportation report that did not recommend the expansion of U.S. Route 30 to a four lane highway between Canton and State Route 11. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:46 GMT /economy/2025-03-03/despite-bleak-odot-report-stark-county-leaders-say-route-30-expansion-would-bring-economic-growth Abigail Bottar Cleveland, Canton 2024 state report card scores improve; how did other Northeast Ohio schools fare? /education/2024-09-13/cleveland-canton-2024-state-report-card-scores-improve-how-did-other-northeast-ohio-schools-fare School districts across the region saw marked improvement this school year, including Cleveland, Canton and Akron. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:56:54 GMT /education/2024-09-13/cleveland-canton-2024-state-report-card-scores-improve-how-did-other-northeast-ohio-schools-fare Conor Morris Canton officer kicking suspect reinforces need for police oversight, Stark County NAACP leader says /law-justice/2024-09-05/canton-officer-kicking-suspect-reinforces-need-for-police-oversight-stark-county-naacp-leader-says The Canton Police Department's internal review of the incident found the officer, Brandon Momirov, violated the department's use of force policy, according to a press release. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:54:55 GMT /law-justice/2024-09-05/canton-officer-kicking-suspect-reinforces-need-for-police-oversight-stark-county-naacp-leader-says Abigail Bottar 'Stark Cops Speak' pilot program hopes to bridge foreign language divide /law-justice/2024-07-01/stark-cops-speak-pilot-program-hopes-to-bridge-foreign-language-divide A pilot program from the Greater Stark County Urban League is teaching police officers Spanish to better communicate with the county's growing Spanish speaking population. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:10:00 GMT /law-justice/2024-07-01/stark-cops-speak-pilot-program-hopes-to-bridge-foreign-language-divide Abigail Bottar Canton police chief recommends K-9 officer be fired after police dog bites detained man /law-justice/2024-06-07/canton-police-chief-recommends-k-9-officer-be-fired-after-police-dog-bites-detained-man The recommendation goes to the city's Public Safety Director for a final decision. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:12:40 GMT /law-justice/2024-06-07/canton-police-chief-recommends-k-9-officer-be-fired-after-police-dog-bites-detained-man Matthew Richmond Canton organizations in early talks with city to propose a civilian police oversight board /government-politics/2024-06-07/canton-organizations-in-early-talks-with-city-to-propose-a-civilian-police-oversight-board The community is still reeling from a couple instances of police using aggressive tactics toward Black men, including an officer deploying his K-9 on a man who was on the ground and complying with police orders in May and the death of Frank Tyson while being arrested in April. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:15:11 GMT /government-politics/2024-06-07/canton-organizations-in-early-talks-with-city-to-propose-a-civilian-police-oversight-board Abigail Bottar Frank Tyson's family, Rev. Al Sharpton call for justice at funeral /law-justice/2024-05-08/frank-tysons-family-rev-al-sharpton-call-for-justice-at-funeral Frank Tyson, a 53 year old Black man, died while being arrested by Canton police on April 18. His death has renewed calls for police reform in the community. Wed, 08 May 2024 21:02:40 GMT /law-justice/2024-05-08/frank-tysons-family-rev-al-sharpton-call-for-justice-at-funeral Abigail Bottar Canton community discusses need for police reform after death of Frank Tyson /law-justice/2024-05-01/canton-community-discusses-need-for-police-reform-after-death-of-frank-tyson Tyson died while being arrested by Canton police on April 18. The community is calling for police reform and accountability as they grieve his loss. Thu, 02 May 2024 03:20:06 GMT /law-justice/2024-05-01/canton-community-discusses-need-for-police-reform-after-death-of-frank-tyson Abigail Bottar Remembering William McKinley's legacy on the anniversary of his birth /government-politics/2024-01-28/remembering-william-mckinleys-legacy-on-the-anniversary-of-his-birth More than a century after the end of his administration, the 25th president's legacy still affects present-day politics. Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:59:59 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-28/remembering-william-mckinleys-legacy-on-the-anniversary-of-his-birth Josh Boose Temporary shelter serves growing number of unhoused women in Canton /community/2023-12-21/temporary-shelter-serves-growing-number-of-unhoused-women-in-canton More unhoused, single women are seeking shelter in Canton this winter — about twice as many as last year. Learn how a nonprofit organization that operates a men's shelter is opening beds and working toward a long-term solution. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /community/2023-12-21/temporary-shelter-serves-growing-number-of-unhoused-women-in-canton Kelly Krabill