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I was there today, with a blue kazoo! #CantonOH #StarkCounty #Ohio #HandsOff
April 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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#HandsOff #CantonOH #Ohio #StarkCounty
April 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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#50501movement #nokings #StarkCounty #Ohio
April 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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I just signed up for Good Trouble Lives on ! Want to join me? redwineblue.controlshift.app/events/good-...

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Good Trouble Lives on
Ohio State student and community organizer Sabrina Estevez will speak about her experiences in the Ohio public arena, ground us in the stakes of powerful organizing, and explain how everyone can get i...
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July 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Watch a teaser video for “one fine morning” from my album BROKEN THINGS—out this Friday! Ryan Weibush made this teaser; he is not on bluesky but you can follow him on instagram @starkcounty ameliacourthouse.bandcamp.com/album/broken...
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September 4, 2024 at 7:38 PM
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#Ohio #Starkcounty #FairlessSchoolBoard

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July 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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#Ohio #Canton #StarkCounty #Adopt #Foster ❤️🐕
adoptabledogs.bsky.social Adoptable Dogs @adoptabledogs.bsky.social · Jul 16
Sid Hold 🦮
Young male Carolina Dog
Adoptable from Stark County Sheriff Office, Dog Warden Division (Canton, OH)

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Sid Hold is a Young Carolina Dog
July 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Me waiting for my George Soros check to arrive for attending a #HandsOff rally in my community.
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a man in a suit and tie is standing in a field of flowers .
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April 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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#HandsOff recap in #RedStates: #Ohio 2
very red #GreeneCounty Estimated 1000
ruby red town #Marysville
#MiamiCounty Also a very red county
deep red #PortageCounty
local police department reports a crowd of 3,000 assembled. That's in deep red #StarkCounty
April 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Check out this article about the Ohio Regional Braille Challenge that kicked off its first stop in Stark County!
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Ohio Regional Braille Challenge makes first stop in Stark County
Visually-impaired students across Northeast Ohio converged on the Stark County Educational Service Center for the Ohio Regional Braille Challenge.
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March 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Sheriff Lee is pushing for legislative changes to ease the burden of juvenile transports, revealing a staggering 458 traffic stops in July and a drop in accidents—what's the story behind these numbers?

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Sheriff urges legislative fix for juvenile transports after time‑consuming trips to Grand Forks
Sheriff Lee told commissioners that legal requirements often require juvenile trips to Grand Forks that force multiple round trips in a single day and said he will pursue legislative change to allow video hearings to reduce time, cost and safety risks to youth; he also highlighted 458 traffic stops in July and a drop in accidents.
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August 5, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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#StarkCounty: @treed1919 @TheAthletic (unlocked): Sr. Barbara Catalano was eager to discuss the evils of the world’s fastest-growing industry. Human trafficking thrives on the peripheries of major multiday events like #PFHOF18 in Canton this wknd #mission
November 13, 2024 at 2:39 AM
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tcw123.bsky.social TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · Jan 12
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Stark Visibility Brigade
Participation can include standing up holding signs on overpasses during high traffic times, standing on a busy street corner, creating large signs, or donating funds …
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February 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Out Now! The audiobook, The McKinley Years by Christopher Kenney is out and available from Audible! Thank you to the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum for the honor of voicing this book!
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March 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Stark County is paving the way for growth by creating incentive districts and offering tax exemptions for improvements—what does this mean for local businesses?

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Commissioners create incentive districts and authorize tax-exemption framework under state law
The board approved a resolution creating incentive districts in unincorporated Stark County and declaring improvements within them to be a public purpose, invoking Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.77–5709.81, 5709.83 and 5709.85; the motion passed 3-0.
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June 26, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Stark County commissioners just greenlit major infrastructure projects and youth-service grants while one commissioner abstained—what's behind the vote?

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Stark County commissioners approve infrastructure contracts, youth-service grants and CRA deal; one commissioner abstains
The Stark County Board of Commissioners on June 10 approved multiple infrastructure contracts, a slate of youth-services grants funded by the Reclaim Ohio program, new sheriff funds and a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Hall of Fame Owner, LLC (vote 2–0–1). Commissioners also entered executive session on pending litigation.
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June 20, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Stark County Commissioners have made significant budget and procurement decisions while also rejecting a controversial fact-finding report, ensuring smooth operations for the county's future!

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Stark County commissioners approve routine budget moves, bids and contracts; reject AFSCME fact‑finding report
At their May 20 meeting, the Stark County Board of Commissioners approved multiple budget transfers, journal entries, bids, requisitions and contracts, unanimously passed routine travel and personnel actions and adopted a Human Resources resolution rejecting the fact‑finding report related to a dispute with AFSCME Local 2198.
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June 5, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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Stark County Commissioners held a closed-door session to discuss a significant economic development request, but what was revealed behind those closed doors?

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Commissioners hold closed executive session to discuss economic development request
The board moved into executive session under O.R.C. 121.22(G)(8) to discuss an economic development request with County Administrator Brant Luther and Budget Director Chris Nichols; session lasted from 1:58 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
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April 12, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Stark County commissioners just approved a whopping $7.5 million in sewage agreements and a $1 million asphalt resurfacing contract—big moves for local infrastructure!

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Stark County commissioners approve multimillion-dollar sewage agreements, road resurfacing contract and series of budget moves
At their April 1 meeting, the Stark County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved budget transfers and a set of contracts and resolutions, including sewage disposal agreements totaling $7.5 million and a $1.01 million hot-mix asphalt resurfacing contract.
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April 12, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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Stark County has officially locked in a 10-year contract with Axon for deputy body cameras, prioritizing officer preference and reliability over cost savings.

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Stark County awards 10-year contract to Axon for deputy body cameras after split vote
After a multi-hour review of quotes and features from Utility, Motorola and Axon, the commission voted to award a 10-year Axon contract for sheriff's body cameras, citing officer preference and system reliability despite higher projected costs.
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June 28, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Stark County is racing against the clock to choose a body-camera vendor before the October deadline, with critical implications for budget and officer efficiency hanging in the balance.

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Lieutenant Hough outlines options and costs as Stark County nears body-camera contract deadline
Stark County officials heard a detailed presentation on three body-camera vendors — the current provider (Utility), Axon and Motorola — and discussed tradeoffs in battery life, evidence-portal compatibility, training bundles and multi-year pricing as the county's contract expires Oct. 31. Commissioners said a decision should be made by the July meeting to allow installation time.
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June 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Stark County is set to move forward with a $4.8 million roundabout project aimed at improving safety and traffic flow, with construction expected as early as summer 2027.

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Stark County authorizes signature on roundabout environmental memo; engineer gives $4.8M construction estimate
KLJ engineer told commissioners the roundabout environmental document comments have been addressed and urged signature on a decision memo; the county authorized the signature and later approved a DOT resolution to allow project bid award while hearing updates on chip-seal and other road work.
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May 13, 2026 at 5:05 AM
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Stark County is on the brink of a major decision about acquiring a former armory, but environmental concerns and renovation costs are raising eyebrows.

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Stark County weighs armory purchase for sheriff's offices; special meeting set to clarify terms and inspections
Commissioners discussed acquiring a former National Guard armory for the sheriff's office, debated separating land from the building in the purchase agreement and agreed to schedule a special meeting May 19 to decide whether to pay for environmental and structural inspections.
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May 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Stark County just approved a major land-use change for a new grain facility that could transform local farming but has raised concerns among residents about its long-term impact.

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Stark County approves land‑use change and rezoning for proposed grain facility near Taylor
The Stark County Commission approved a future land use map amendment and a rezoning/PUD for a proposed 303‑acre grain‑infrastructure project near Taylor after public comment over notice, dust and long‑term impacts; supporters said rail access and identity‑preserved markets could benefit local farmers.
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April 15, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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Stark County's plans for a massive industrial project face a major setback after a critical notice error leaves neighbors worried about noise and property values.

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Stark County planning commission tables 303‑acre zoning decision after missed notice; neighbors raise noise, road and property‑value concerns
The Stark County Planning and Zoning Commission heard a request to amend the future land use map and rezone 303 acres near Taylor for an agriculture‑focused industrial park but tabled action after staff discovered one landowner within the required 200‑foot notice area was not mailed. Supporters said the project would help local farmers; nearby residents warned of noise, traffic and property‑value impacts.
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April 11, 2026 at 12:07 PM