
Ed Balint
Crime and Justice Writer at The Canton Repository
A lover of music, art, pop culture, good food, road trips, the outdoors and other fun stuff. Now I get to write about it for The Canton Repository.
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6 days ago |
indeonline.com | Ed Balint
The organizer of the Canton Latino Fest has canceled the annual event over concerns stemming from President Trump's immigration policy. Joanna Escobar, who heads the festival, said she was concerned about anti-immigrant sentiments and potential protesters. Canton Mayor William V. Sherer II said that while he's disappointed with the cancellation, he respects the decision.
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1 week ago |
cantonrep.com | Ed Balint
• Outdoor events this weekend include the Waco Homecoming Festival and Nights on North Market in downtown Minerva. • NEOPro Wrestling will have a show at the Sculpt Sports Complex in Stark County, featuring former WWE star Enzo Amore. • Art shows include one inspired by the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel and "Five Guys," featuring Northeast Ohio creators.
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1 week ago |
indeonline.com | Ed Balint
Cedar Point opened May 3, despite the rainy weather. The Canton Repository offers tips for the ultimate Cedar Point experience, including what to ride and eat. And season passes are the way to go if you visit the park more than a few times a summer. SANDUSKY − Cedar Point is a gem of an amusement park nestled along the shores of Lake Erie, offering grand views atop roller coasters and Americana ambience of food, games and entertainment. But the sprawling destination can be overwhelming for newbies.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Ed Balint
SANDUSKY − Cedar Point is a gem of an amusement park nestled along the shores of Lake Erie, offering grand views atop roller coasters and Americana ambience of food, games and entertainment. But the sprawling destination can be overwhelming for newbies. And even repeat guests admit to discovering a new element each time they visit. Brooke Cassady, 18, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, said she's been to the park more times than she can count.
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2 weeks ago |
cantonrep.com | Ed Balint
Stark County high school students collaborated with Canton artist Vicki Boatright on a mural to commemorate the Kent State University shootings of May 4, 1970. The students with disabilities are part of the Stark Educational Service Center. The mural will be displayed permanently at Kent State's School of Peace and Conflict Studies. CANTON − More than a dozen high school students sat in an art studio discussing a mural they created to remember the Kent State University shootings of 55 years ago.
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