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Women in Uniform Two are World War II veterans among those honored at National First Ladies Library

September 1, 2010

Women in Uniform Two are World War II veterans among those honored at National First Ladies Library By KAREN MUNDY The Press-News "It is proper and fitting for us to do this. I don't know why we have not done it before this. This place is all about... Read Story.

New era begins at new school Sept. 7 for East Canton students

September 1, 2010

New era begins at new school Sept. 7 for East Canton students OSNABURG LOCAL SCHOOLS 310 Browning St. East Canton, Oh 44730 330-488-1609 www.ecweb.sparcc.org Tuesday, Sept. 7, will begin a new era for students and staff at East Canton Schools-Osnaburg... Read Story.

Press-News has swimmingly good time

September 1, 2010

Press-News has swimmingly good time AT RIGHT: The Bob Crone family and the Todd Sickafoose family recently vacationed together at Indian Beach, N.C., and-- low and behold-- the Press-News showed up! The younger group of vacationers are shown having some... Read Story.

Canton Township trustees oppose annexation

September 1, 2010

Canton Township trustees oppose annexation By WALTER DOERSCHUK The Press-News CANTON TOWNSHIP -- At their regular meeting last week, the board of trustees addressed a possible annexation by the city of Canton and announced three openings of new... Read Story.

A total of 22 registered and 14 actually

September 1, 2010

A total of 22 registered and 14 actually showed up when Fred Pisani hosted the first chalk art contest in downtown Waynesburg. Those who participated included Jena Maioriello, Joshua Frazier, Breanna Lowery, Josh Dix, Suzy Maioriello, Summer Hill,... Read Story.

Sandy Valley's Westphals win Wilderness Center's romantic story contest

September 1, 2010

Sandy Valley's Westphals win Wilderness Center's romantic story contest The winners have been chosen for the "Most Romantic Story Contest" for The Wilderness Center's Romantic Moonlight Serenade. The winners are Bill and Mary Westphal of Canton,... Read Story.

Former Stark treasurer Zeigler files appeal

September 1, 2010

Former Stark treasurer Zeigler files appeal By STEPHANIE UJHELYI The Press-News On Aug. 27, Gary D. Zeigler appealed a court decision which resulted in his removal as the Stark County treasurer earlier last week. According to legal papers filed with... Read Story.

SV alumni band being formed

September 1, 2010

SV alumni band being formed Sandy Valley High School band director Jeffrey Huston is organizing the annual Sandy Valley Alumni Band. The band will perform at the football homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 24. Rehearsals have been scheduled for 7- 8 p.m.... Read Story.

Interim treasurer ready to begin duties

September 1, 2010

Interim treasurer ready to begin duties By STEPHANIE UJHELYI The Press-News Deputy treasurer Jaime Allbritain, who was named Aug. 23 as interim treasurer until the Democratic Party fills the position in the November election, has yet to been sworn in. ... Read Story.

Osnaburg Local School dedication set for Sept. 2

August 25, 2010

Osnaburg Local School dedication set for Sept. 2 The community is invited to the Osnaburg Local kindergarten through 12th grade school building dedication on Thursday, Sept. 2, in the cafetorium. During that time the memory gardens, created under the... Read Story.

Waynesburg reunion celebrates love, faith, roots and successes

August 25, 2010

Waynesburg reunion celebrates love, faith, roots and successes By KAREN MUNDY The Press-News And now abide faith, hope, love, these three: but the greatest of these is love. I Cor. 13:13 The verse above was the theme for the 2010 Waynesburg Reunion,... Read Story.

Stark County Fair opens

August 25, 2010

Stark County Fair opens The gates for the fair open daily at 8 a.m., and the buildings open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 8 a.m. to noon - free admission, rides not included 9 a.m. - Grain and Seed, Vegetable and Fruit Judging - Open Class 9 a.m. -... Read Story.

Waynesburg friends take Press-News to New England states

August 25, 2010

Waynesburg friends take Press-News to New England states During a trip in August, Rose Ann Mastroine of Waynesburg is shown reading the hometown paper during a trip to Taunton, Mass. Rose Ann and her friend, Gloria DeLaCruz, visited Rose Ann's cousin,... Read Story.

Two die in murder, suicide in Osnaburg Township

August 25, 2010

Two die in murder, suicide in Osnaburg Township Chief Deputy Rick A. Perez reports that deputies are investigating the homicide of MaryJane L. Silva-Lewton, female, age 40 and the suicide of Daniel P. Lewton, male, age 51. The incident occurred at... Read Story.

Early deadlines set for Labor Day issue

August 25, 2010

Early deadlines set for Labor Day issue The Press-News will have early deadlines for the Sept. 9 issue in observance of Labor Day, Sept. 6. News items must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Sports news items must be submitted by noon... Read Story.

Osnaburg addresses dilapidated house, windmill permit

August 25, 2010

Osnaburg addresses dilapidated house, windmill permit By MIKE MUNDY The Press-News OSNABURG TWP. -- Zoning issues were the most pressing issues at the Aug. 23 township trustees' meeting. Trustees tried to help pave the way to zoning solutions in two... Read Story.

EC Village Council discusses closing of Kress IGA

August 25, 2010

EC Village Council discusses closing of Kress IGA By DONNA ROBINSON The Press-News EAST CANTON -- During the council meeting it was discussed that Kress IGA, a family business for many years in the village, would be closing. Mayor Reggie McGee said ... Read Story.

Quad meeting changed

August 25, 2010

Quad meeting changed The regular meeting of the board of directors Quad Ambulance District has been changed from Sept. 1 to Sept. 8. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Quad Ambulance Administration Building located at 6930 Minerva Road in... Read Story.

Boy Scouts Annual Ox Roast is set for Aug. 28 at Seven Ranges camp

August 25, 2010

Boy Scouts Annual Ox Roast is set for Aug. 28 at Seven Ranges camp On Saturday, Aug. 28, The Buckeye Council Boy Scouts of America's, Order of the Arrow, Sipp-O Lodge will hold its annual Ox Roast. The roast is set to take place at Seven Ranges Boy... Read Story.

Breakfast served at SV Legion Hall

August 25, 2010

Breakfast served at SV Legion Hall The Sandy Valley American Legion Auxiliary Post 432 will have a sausage gravy, biscuit and homefries breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 8-11 a.m. Also included in the breakfast is coffee and orange juice. Eggs are... Read Story.

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