Good morning, Stark County. The spotlight turns to unexpected talents this week as one local surgeon proves life doesn't have to be a choice between passion and profession. Dr. Kent Ramsey's double life as both a respected otolaryngologist and rock guitarist for The Hitmen shows it's never too late to keep your creative dreams alive alongside career success. Meanwhile, Canton's cultural calendar is bursting with everything from Journey tributes to ballet performances, offering a perfect remedy for spring fever.
Mark your calendars and plan your routes carefully—the intersection of 11th Street SE and Cherry Avenue SE shuts down for a full month starting Monday. While detours will be posted, the 30-day closure means finding new paths through town. Between road closures and weekend performances, it's worth planning ahead to make the most of April's packed community offerings, from Sexual Assault Awareness Month events to Saturday's special needs resource fair featuring over 80 vendors.
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🎸 Surgeon by day, rock star by night—meet Dr. Kent Ramsey. The 62-year-old otolaryngologist from Lake Township balances his medical career with playing guitar for The Hitmen, a local rock band formed in 2001. Ramsey, who began playing piano at age 5, chose medicine over music professionally but kept his passion for classic rock alive through the band. When not performing surgery or on stage, he enjoys time with his wife Tam, their dogs, and reading. A man of faith, Ramsey cites the Bible as the book that has most impacted his life.
🎭 Canton's April calendar bursts with cultural events and community resources. The Canton Symphony Orchestra will present The Music of Journey this Saturday at Umstattd Hall, while Canton Ballet performs "Cinderella" this weekend at the Palace Theatre. COMPASS is hosting events throughout April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, including a rock benefit and self-defense class. Community resources are expanding with Liberty HealthShare's new Sharing Hearts Fund for pediatric wellness and Plain Township's launch of the 2025 Thursday Night Concert Series at Legacy Park Amphitheater. A special needs resource fair featuring over 80 vendors will be held Saturday at First Christian Church.
🚧 Canton intersection closing for a full month starting Monday. The intersection of 11th Street SE and Cherry Avenue SE will be shut down for 30 days due to road construction, according to the Canton Engineer's Office. Detours will be posted throughout the area to help drivers navigate around the closure. The work is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements in the Canton area. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes during the construction period.
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