Grace Springer

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Stark County reporter at The Canton Repository

Stark County reporter, @CantonRepdotcom // Kent State journalism alum // former editor, @KentWired // former newsroom intern, @Ideastream

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Billions in federal earmarks eliminated. Here's what that means for Stark County

3 days ago | indeonline.com | Danae King |Grace Springer

While earmarks represent a small percentage of the federal budget, they are crucial for many community projects and organizations. Organizations in Ohio alone were expecting over $386 million for projects ranging from infrastructure improvements to park renovations. The exclusion of earmarks stems from a continuing resolution passed by Congress, which maintained previous funding levels but left new earmarks unfunded.
Stark County Children Services levy passes, will provide funds for child placements

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Grace Springer

A replacement levy for Stark County Children Services has passed in unofficial primary results. Jerry Coleman, director of Stark County Job & Family Services, celebrated the levy’s apparent victory. "I feel very grateful to every person who came out to vote to support this levy, support us in our mission," he said.
Updates, results: Stark County Children Services levy jumps to early lead

1 week ago | cantonrep.com | Grace Springer

Stark County Children Services hopes to pass a five-year, 1.4-mill replacement levy to cover heightened costs at the agency. County officials are asking for the levy to fund care and placement of abused, neglected and delinquent children. Majority voting in favor of the levy in initial, unofficial resultsWith a small amount of ballots counted, Stark County voters are so far in favor of the Children Services levy. Nearly 6,000 ballots, all from early voters, have been counted so far.
Stark County Children Services levy passes

1 week ago | indeonline.com | Grace Springer

A replacement levy for Stark County Children Services has passed in unofficial primary results. Jerry Coleman, director of Stark County Job & Family Services, celebrated the levy’s apparent victory. "I feel very grateful to every person who came out to vote to support this levy, support us in our mission," he said.
Don't forget to vote. Primary election is Tuesday. Here's what you need to know in Stark

1 week ago | cantonrep.com | Grace Springer

Polls will be open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 6. Primary contests in Canton, Massillon and Alliance and state, county and local issues will appear on the ballot. Some polling locations in Canal Fulton, Lawrence Township, Jackson Township and Canton have recently changed. Stark County voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide on primary contests in Canton, Massillon and Alliance and state and local issues. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on election day.
Mental health experts: Heckling at Guardians game shows why people don't seek help

2 weeks ago | cantonrep.com | Grace Springer

The stigma surrounding mental health and suicide was on display Sunday when Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was heckled by a fan in Cleveland. Duran has been open about his battles with depression and a 2022 attempted suicide. He recently shared his story in the Netflix docuseries "The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox."The fan was ejected from the game.
Mental health experts: Heckling at Guardians game shows why people don't seek help

2 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | Grace Springer

The stigma surrounding mental health and suicide was on display Sunday when Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was heckled by a fan in Cleveland. Duran has been open about his battles with depression and a 2022 attempted suicide. He recently shared his story in the Netflix docuseries "The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox."The fan was ejected from the game.
Stark Parks, Wild4Ever and Fat Head's team up to help spotted turtles

3 weeks ago | indeonline.com | Grace Springer

Spotted turtles housed at the Stark Parks Wildlife Conservation Center are sick with an emerging disease. A research team led by Wild4Ever founder Dr. Gary Riggs hopes to find a cure. The ultimate goal of the project is to research treatments to find a cure and eventually release the healthy turtles into the wild. Fat Head's Brewery in Plain Township collaborated with Stark Parks to brew a new hazy IPA. Sales will support the spotted turtle project. PERRY TWP.
State board denies application to build 150-megawatt solar farm in Stark County

3 weeks ago | cantonrep.com | Grace Springer

The Ohio Power Siting Board unanimously denied Stark Solar a certificate to construct, operate and maintain a solar farm in Washington Township. The decision can still be appealed. Chris Simmons, Stark Solar project manager, said the company is uncertain of next steps at this time. An opinion and order filed to the case record following the Siting Board meeting explained that the project was denied because of local opposition.
Stark County planning $3.3 million in capital projects this year. See what's on the list

4 weeks ago | cantonrep.com | Grace Springer

The Stark County Sheriff's Office will get the biggest share of the capital projects budget, as it has the largest staff of the county and also gets the majority of the operating budget. A large project at the information technology department aims to modernize disaster recovery so county operations can be restored quickly in case of a disaster. CANTON − Stark County is planning for a year of maintenance and upgrades to facilities and equipment.

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