Good morning, Stark County. A startling false alarm rattled downtown Canton on Monday when the Stark Library's main branch was evacuated following reports of an armed individual inside the building. Police conducted a thorough search but found no threat, though the incident prompted officials to close all library branches for the remainder of the day as a precautionary measure. Normal operations resumed Tuesday morning with the library emphasizing their ongoing commitment to patron safety.
Meanwhile, despite a $14 million funding rejection from ODOT, Canton isn't abandoning its West Tuscarawas improvement project near Aultman Hospital. The eight-year initiative, featuring a center median and two roundabouts, continues to move forward as Mayor Bill Sherer and his team explore alternative funding sources. While the mayor has expressed preference for neighborhood improvements, he remains committed to completing this long-planned project that's still in its design and property acquisition phase.
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🔫 Canton library evacuated after man claimed to have a gun. The downtown Canton branch of Stark Library was cleared Monday afternoon when someone called the Crisis Center claiming he was armed. Police and fire personnel searched the Market Avenue N building but found no one with a weapon. Following the incident, all Stark Library branches closed for the remainder of the day as a precaution. Normal operations were expected to resume Tuesday morning with all branches opening on schedule.
🏗️ Canton pushes ahead with West Tusc project despite funding setback. Mayor Bill Sherer confirmed the city will continue improving the area near Aultman Hospital after ODOT rejected a $14 million funding request. The project, which includes adding a center median and two roundabouts, has been in development for eight years. Though Sherer would prefer directing resources to neighborhood improvements, he's committed to completing the initiative. The project remains in the design and property acquisition phase while officials seek alternative funding sources.
🚨 False alarm clears Canton library after gun threat report. Police evacuated the Stark Library's main branch after a Crisis Center call suggested a man with a weapon might be inside. Officers searched the building thoroughly but found no gunman or threat. Library officials decided to close all Stark Library locations for the remainder of Monday "out of an abundance of caution" and to support staff wellbeing. Normal operations resumed Tuesday with the library spokesperson emphasizing that patron safety remains their top priority, noting the main branch has had private security in place for several years.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
The Marlington Dukes sent the Perry Panthers packing with a 5-2 victory Monday, improving to 2-2 while leaving the Panthers still searching for their first win at 0-5. Perry's road doesn't get any easier as they'll face undefeated Jackson (5-0) next, while Marlington looks to build momentum against the 3-1 Carrollton Warriors in Eastern Buckeye action.
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Lake (1-2) | ||
@ Louisville | L 6-2 | |
Perry (0-5) | ||
@ Marlington | L 5-2 | |
Marlington (2-2) | ||
vs Perry | W 5-2 | |
Louisville (3-3) | ||
vs Lake | W 6-2 | |
Fairless (4-0) | ||
vs Manchester | W 6-5 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
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Lake (6-1) | ||
@ Louisville | W 5-2 | |
Louisville (2-5-1) | ||
vs Lake | L 5-2 | |
Fairless (1-7) | ||
@ Manchester | L 6-0 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Lakeside villa awaits modern buyer: This Jackson Township villa priced at $409,900 offers Cable Point HOA living with optional Lake Cable membership, featuring an updated kitchen with granite countertops, first-floor master suite, and numerous upgrades including a new roof and air conditioner from 2019.
Stadium-adjacent modernized three-story haven: For $165,000, this beautifully updated home offers surprising space with three floors of living, including a primary suite retreat upstairs and entertainment-ready lower level, all near Stadium Park with convenient highway access.
Colonial needs kitchen bathroom overhaul: This charming fixer-upper priced at $70,000 offers a 3-bedroom colonial with a brick fireplace, 3-car garage and formal dining room, but needs complete kitchen and bathroom renovations.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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