📅 Stark County buzzes with community events and award celebrations. The region is gearing up for Dylan's Autism Awareness Wrestling Fundraiser on March 29 at Fairless High School, with proceeds benefiting the Autism Society of Greater Akron. The Junior League will honor local changemakers Jeanne Freitag and Katherine White at their Women of the Year event in April. Meanwhile, finalists for the Art and Music Educator of the Year Awards have been announced, with winners receiving $500. Additional upcoming events include a Ladies Luncheon at the McKinley Presidential Museum, a Goodwill breakfast, and several craft shows and fundraisers throughout the area.
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🐀 Rat-infested rental house exposes deeper corporate landlord neglect. City officials raided a condemned Canton property finding hundreds of rodents, filth, and possibly human bones. The corporate owner, MEF Realty Investments, has until April 4 to repair or demolish the house that neighbors have endured. This disaster symbolizes a broader issue of corporate landlords buying properties then neglecting them, particularly in a city where over 50% of homes are now rentals. Canton must address bad landlords, incentivize homeownership, and create better housing strategies to revitalize the community.
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👩💼 Sarah Trescott turns marketing expertise into entrepreneurial success. After building her career at Walsh University and Surgere, Trescott co-founded 6Mixx and 6Mixx Social in North Canton to help businesses with marketing, social media, and strategic planning. Her companies provide cost-effective solutions for startups, nonprofits, and small businesses that lack time or expertise for digital marketing. In 2024, she expanded by launching 6Mixx Social, an event venue designed for modern, intimate gatherings. Trescott's business philosophy centers on connection and collaboration, balancing her extroverted networking skills with introverted reflection time.
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