/news/tags/canton Canton en-US Copyright Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:46:37 GMT /community/2026-04-29/canton-unveils-next-chapter-for-historic-timken-gatehouse Built in 1911, the Gatehouse housed families that cared for the Timken estate and worked at the local hospital. It was recently renovated to serve as an event space at Stadium Park. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:46:37 GMT /community/2026-04-29/canton-unveils-next-chapter-for-historic-timken-gatehouse Anna Huntsman /government-politics/2026-04-21/should-water-service-be-tied-to-annexation-township-leaders-residents-oppose-cantons-new-rule Canton City Council recently passed an ordinance tying water and sewer service for properties that border the city to annexation. Township residents, officials and groups are fighting back. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:10:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-21/should-water-service-be-tied-to-annexation-township-leaders-residents-oppose-cantons-new-rule Anna Huntsman /government-politics/2026-04-02/canton-mayor-discusses-data-centers-policing-in-first-state-of-the-city-speech Sherer was elected in 2023 and plans to seek re-election next year. He gave his first State of the City speech Thursday night to discuss the city's challenges and opportunities. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:37:01 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-02/canton-mayor-discusses-data-centers-policing-in-first-state-of-the-city-speech Anna Huntsman /community/2026-03-17/home-sales-in-perry-township-are-in-limbo-after-canton-denies-water-service Canton has denied water service requests since Feb. 5 amid an ongoing dispute between the Perry Township trustees and city of Canton. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:10:00 GMT /community/2026-03-17/home-sales-in-perry-township-are-in-limbo-after-canton-denies-water-service Anna Huntsman /community/2026-01-20/countering-a-spike-in-domestic-violence-gabby-petitos-parents-to-bring-training-to-canton Petito's parents will speak at an event in Canton, in partnership with the Stark County Prosecutor's Office. The prosecutor's office says it's concerned about the county's domestic violence numbers. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:05:00 GMT /community/2026-01-20/countering-a-spike-in-domestic-violence-gabby-petitos-parents-to-bring-training-to-canton Anna Huntsman /community/2026-01-14/cantons-hall-of-fame-village-gets-70m-loan-for-water-park-hotel Construction of the water park, Gameday Bay, has been in limbo for more than a year due to funding challenges. The Hall of Fame Village recently secured a loan from an Atlanta-based real estate and hotel management company for the project. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:30:24 GMT /community/2026-01-14/cantons-hall-of-fame-village-gets-70m-loan-for-water-park-hotel Anna Huntsman /government-politics/2025-11-04/snap-in-limbo-as-shutdown-drags-on-rep-emilia-sykes-says The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program ran out of funds on Saturday. Cities and nonprofits are suing the Trump administration over its refusal to release contingency funds to pay for the program. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:41:22 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-04/snap-in-limbo-as-shutdown-drags-on-rep-emilia-sykes-says Abigail Bottar /community/2025-10-10/cantons-comeback-historic-preservation-conference-to-showcase-downtown-revitalization-efforts Canton is hosting this year's Heritage Ohio Annual Conference, a three-day event for developers and business owners to share takeaways on downtown revitalization through historic preservation. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:10:00 GMT /community/2025-10-10/cantons-comeback-historic-preservation-conference-to-showcase-downtown-revitalization-efforts Anna Huntsman /economy/2025-09-24/hall-of-fame-resort-secures-shareholder-vote-to-take-company-private The Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company got shareholder approval Wednesday after a previous vote last week failed. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:09:35 GMT /economy/2025-09-24/hall-of-fame-resort-secures-shareholder-vote-to-take-company-private Abigail Bottar /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