Amy Knapp
Education Reporter at The Independent (Massillon, OH)
Education reporter for The Independent.
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4 weeks ago |
cantonrep.com | Amy Knapp
• Canton Christian Home residents recently visited Patrick Elementary School sixth graders after the students visited them twice. • The program, spearheaded by school counselor Theresa Barbato, aims to foster empathy and connection between students and seniors. • The visit included lots of laughs, photos and a craft. CANTON – Artemus "Butch" Conn was shooting the breeze with his buddies. Conn told his friends that he had worked 40 years as an electrician at United Engineering.
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4 weeks ago |
beaconjournal.com | Amy Knapp
Services for 13-year-old Matthew Schultz will be June 3 in Canton. Matthew died in a fall from a parade float on Memorial Day. The public is invited to a rosary service in Green and a gathering at Witwer Park in North Canton. NORTH CANTON – Funeral services have been announced for 13-year-old Matthew Schultz, who died Memorial Day after he fell off a parade float in Green.
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1 month ago |
cantonrep.com | Amy Knapp
• Blaze Blacketer, 14, will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee May 27-29 near Washington, D.C.• He will be one of 243 contestants ranging from ages 10 to 14 to take the stage at the bee. PLAIN TWP. – Blaze Blacketer is playing it cool. The 14-year-old is about to join more than 200 kids from around the country to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. He isn't making a big deal about the upcoming contest.
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1 month ago |
indeonline.com | Amy Knapp
Whittier, Franklin, and Gorrell Elementary Schools in Massillon closed on May 23, marking the end of an era. Massillon City Schools is moving into two new elementary buildings in the fall. The old buildings will be demolished after abatement work beginning in August. MASSILLON – There will be no more recesses, no more school lunches and no more school bells at Whittier, Franklin and Gorrell. May 23 marked the last day for the three elementary schools.
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1 month ago |
indeonline.com | Amy Knapp
Francesca Hatheway and Lucas Pedro were named Miss Massillonian and Outstanding Senior Boy of Washington High School. Both winners come from families with previous nominees and winners of the awards. The winners were announced during the May 14 awards ceremony. MASSILLON – Francesca Hatheway and Lucas Pedro are this year's Miss Massillonian and Outstanding Senior Boy. The Massillon Independent met the winners to hear their thoughts about being crowned with the prestigious honor.
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