The Canton Repository

The Repository is a daily newspaper based in Canton, Ohio, catering to the surrounding community. It is currently operated by GateHouse Media.

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Residents of Reynoldsburg senior apartments without air conditioning, offered hotels

1 day ago | cantonrep.com | Anna Lynn Winfrey

Amid a heat wave scorching central Ohio and most of the eastern U.S., residents of a senior apartment building in Reynoldsburg are without air conditioning, with temperatures inside some apartments having been over 90 degrees. A crucial part of the air conditioning system at Seton Square East, 1235 Briarcliff Road, isn’t working and needs to be replaced.
Canton-area electrical apprentices get NFL-style draft celebration for new jobs

2 days ago | cantonrep.com | Robert Wang

• IBEW Local 540 held its fourth annual "Apprentice Draft Day" at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. • Twenty-five new apprentices were welcomed into the electrician apprenticeship program. • Hall of Famer Joe Thomas spoke at the event and offered advice to the new apprentices. CANTON − When Kyle Fetty's name was called on draft day, he strode across the stage, shook hands with Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas and donned a baseball cap emblazoned with his new employer.
It is officially nasty hot. Where do you put your thermostat? Take our opinion poll.

3 days ago | cantonrep.com | Amelia Robinson

It is officially nasty hot. Where do you put your thermostat? Take our opinion poll. We don't all agree on anything, but if there is one thing the vast majority of us can rally behind, it is this: it's wicked nasty out there. Record-high tying temperatures are expected in Columbus and around much of the nation today as part of summer's first heat wave. "Stay hydrated with temperatures remaining dangerously high," the Accuweather forecast linked from Dispatch.com warns.
Vote for the 2024-25 Stark County High School Boys Team of the Year

3 days ago | cantonrep.com | Chris Beaven

With the Stark County OHSAA sports season over for the 2024-25 school year, we're going to spend the next couple months looking back at the best of the school year. Your vote will determine Stark County Best of the School Year for teams, coaches and athletes. This week, we ask who you think was the best boys high school sports team of 2024-25? Each team’s credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 5 p.m. June 26. The winners will be announced June 27 on CantonRep.com.
Columbus influencers share the secrets behind their rise to viral fame

5 days ago | cantonrep.com | Amani Bayo

Online fame doesn't happen overnight, but it's just as unpredictable. The Dispatch asked four central Ohio-based influencers, all with more than 10,000 followers across social media platforms, what their first video that went viral was that branded them with the influencer label. Here are their stories. Kate Zhang, also known as heyimkatez, began posting videos at the start of the pandemic, but her first video went viral in 2023.
No July 4th fireworks in North Canton in 2025. Future of annual tradition now in doubt

6 days ago | cantonrep.com | Robert Wang

• The North Canton Chamber of Commerce declined to organize North Canton's annual fireworks this year after struggling to line up sponsors. • North Canton City School district is building the Middle School on the longtime site of the annual show. • North Canton officials are encouraging residents to organize a main street civic organization that would organize the fireworks show in North Canton for the U.S.'s 250th birthday next year.
Castle Aviation debuts $10.5 million hangar and private terminal at Akron-Canton Airport

1 week ago | cantonrep.com | Grace Springer

• Michael Grossman, CEO and owner of Castle Aviation, said the investment will give Castle space to expand operations in Northeast Ohio. • Ren Camacho, president and CEO of Akron-Canton Airport, said Castle Aviation has been able to thrive through recent industry challenges such as COVID-19, airline mergers and supplier issues. GREEN − Castle Aviation opened its new facility to expand cargo, charter and aircraft services at the Akron-Canton Airport.
What will the weather be like for Buckeye Country Superfest 2025?

1 week ago | cantonrep.com | Danae King

• Buckeye Country Superfest, featuring headliners Jelly Roll and Kane Brown, is scheduled for June 21 at Ohio Stadium. • Concertgoers are permitted to bring empty, clear plastic water bottles to fill at free water stations. In addition to country stars bringing the beat, fans will likely be feeling the heat due to the weather forecast for June 21 for Buckeye Country Superfest at Ohio Stadium.
2024-25 Stark County high school girls team of the year | Minerva cross country wins vote

1 week ago | cantonrep.com | Chris Beaven

The Minerva High School cross country team won the voting for the Stark County Girls Team of the Year for the 2024-25 school year. The Lions received 44.58% of the votes cast. A total of 18,247 votes were cast overall. Look for more on the Minerva cross country team below. Stark County Best of the School Year voting continue on CantonRep.com next Tuesday. The Lions were the state's No. 1-ranked team before winning their second straight Division II state championship last November.
Columbus local places in Miss Ohio's Teen 2025 competition

1 week ago | cantonrep.com | Danae King

• Cassie Mattson of Columbus was second runner-up and received a $900 scholarship. A Columbus local placed as second runner-up in the Miss Ohio's Teen competition, and a Chillicothe teen won. The competition, with 18 contestants, was hosted in Mansfield on June 18. Cassie Mattson, a high school graduate who is attending Ohio State University in the fall, is Miss Shawnee's Teen and was second runner-up. She got a $900 scholarship and won for her talent, Irish dancing, and for the interview portion.