The Canton Repository

2 days ago | cantonrep.com | Josh Weir

NORTH CANTON — Three losses to their rivals last year produced a certain "pain" for the Jackson Polar Bears according to Landen Doll. The senior lefty personally saw to it that there'd be only joy for the boys in black Tuesday. Doll dominated with a complete-game no-hitter and Jackson made the most of its two hits for a 5-0 high school baseball win against Hoover at Dick Miller Field.

2 days ago | cantonrep.com | Bethany Bruner

The 2025 NFL Draft will take place in Green Bay, Wisconsin from April 24-26. The Cleveland Browns currently hold the second overall pick, while the Cincinnati Bengals have the 17th pick. Rounds one, two, and three will occur on April 24 and 25, respectively, with rounds four through seven concluding the draft on April 26. Fans of Ohio's two NFL teams are waiting to find out who the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns will select in this year's NFL Draft.

3 days ago | cantonrep.com | Nancy Molnar

Penelope Ralles, 76, died in a fire at her home in Plain Township on Sunday morning. The fire at 2511 58th St. NE started around 6 a.m. and was under control by 6:40 a.m.The cause of the fire is under investigation, but the fire is not considered suspicious. Damage is estimated at $350,000. PLAIN TWP. ‒ The owner of a home at 2511 58th St. NE has been identified as the person killed in a Sunday morning fire. The Stark County Coroner's Office named the fire victim Monday as Penelope Ralles.

3 days ago | cantonrep.com | Ed Balint

Sam Bourqin will host a new sports talk show 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays on 1310 AM WDPN in Alliance. In addition to sports, Bourquin also will discuss local news, pop culture and other topics. Bourquin is a veteran of the Akron-Canton radio scene, including past work at ESPN 990 in Massillon, 1480 WHBC in Canton and 1590 WAKR in Akron.

3 days ago | cantonrep.com | Tim Botos

What: Fred Askew, a 76-year-old former pro boxer who's lived in southeast Canton the past two decades, once got knocked out in the first round by George Foreman. Where: This photo was shot at a McDonald's on Tuscarawas Street W in Perry Township, which Askew frequently visits. When: The photo was taken April 9. The story: Foreman, who died last month, was one of boxing's all-time greats. "Big George" won Olympic gold in 1968. Five years later, he humbled Joe Frazier to win the pro heavyweight title.