Future Buckeyes In Midst Of Postseason Nov 6, 2008
Across the state, defensive tackle and Youngstown Cardinal Mooney will face unbeaten Steubenville at Canton Fawcett in Region 13. Top-seeded Coldwater (11-0) won its 24th straight game by crushing Cincinnati North College Hill, 42-0, in the first round. (Bucknuts.com)
Michelle Obama as first lady Nov 6, 2008
That will probably be the first order of business for her and maybe the most important thing, creating a sense of emotional security for her family, said Carl Sferrazza Anthony, a biographer and historian for the National First Ladies Library in Canton, Ohio. These kids will be moving from Chicago, leaving behind their school, their friends and their established life. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Triumphant Obama turns to sobering challenges Nov 6, 2008
Canton Daily Ledger - News ... The comments listed below are not the views or opinions of the Canton Daily Ledger. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Veterans recount how military shaped them Nov 6, 2008
He was first assigned to Fort Snelling in Minnesota, but then moved to Camp Canton in southern Missouri for his basic training in the Signal Corps. From there, he went to the Army Signal Corps School in Fort Monmouth, N.J.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Fresh face, disciplined race, message of change Nov 6, 2008
He used the word 19 times when he clinched the Democratic nomination in June in Minneapolis, 15 times when he accepted the party's nod two months later in Denver, 19 times when he spoke last week in Canton, Ohio. He spoke of change, too, on Feb. 10, 2007, when he announced his candidacy at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
What the Chairmen Say About Ohio and Virginia Nov 5, 2008
A former speaker pro tem of the state House of Representatives who will succeed twenty-year State Chairman Bob Bennett early next year, DeWine noted that four rallies with Sarah Palin Sunday (Canton, Marietta, Columbus, Owensville), were nothing short of amazing -- filled up with no problem. If there is anything that keeps me up nights worrying, DeWine said, it is Democratic Secretary of State Jennifer Bruner. (Human Events Online)
As Election Results Roll In, Keep An Eye On Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia Nov 5, 2008
If he can, it's a bellwether to watch," Thurber said. "It's too close to call, but look closely at the turnout in Cleveland, Akron and Canton for McCain, and Toledo and Hamilton County for Democrats. " Bucks County, Pennsylvania Democrat John Kerry won Pennsylvania in 2004, and though most polls show the state leaning toward Obama (who has a seven-point lead in the latest USA Today/ Gallup poll), McCain's camp has insisted in recent days that his numbers are on the rise in that state, hit hard... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Palin campaigns in must-win Ohio Nov 4, 2008
CANTON, Ohio - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin focused on tax and leadership issues Sunday as she opened two days of campaigning in this must win swing state ... CANTON, Ohio - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin focused on tax and leadership issues Sunday as she opened two days of campaigning in this must win swing state ... Canton was the first of four stops Sunday for Palin during a whirlwind swing across Ohio. (Juneau Empire)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 3, 2008 Nov 4, 2008
" In Columbus the same day, McCain tried to leverage the political wattage of Schwarzenegger, governor of California, to reach out to Ohio independents. But together the two men barely filled half of the same hockey arena that George W. Bush packed with 20,000 people on the eve of his re-election four years ago. On Sunday morning, vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin spoke in Canton following a warm-up performance by Grammy winner Gretchen Wilson, a popular singer who has had five singles in... (North County Times)
Hard-fought battle in hard-hit Ohio Nov 3, 2008
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP vice presidential nominee, closed out the race's last weekend with events in Canton and other cities across the state. Both sides expect a close finish, something of a paradox in a struggling state in a year in which the poor economy is driving support for Obama and other Democrats. (MSNBC -- Race)
Friday Night Lights Nov 3, 2008
The Cardinals will face top-seeded Steubenville (11-0) in the regional semifinals Friday at Canton Fawcett Stadium. LB , Louisville (Ky. (Bucknuts.com)
NE Ohio hunter suffocates suspended in harness Nov 3, 2008
Searchers in Carroll County southeast of Canton say the body of 35-year-old Kevin Shaw of Massillon (MA'-sih-luhn) was found early Sunday after his father reported him overdue from an all-day hunting trip. The Carroll County sheriff's department says the victim's safety harness apparently suffocated him. (FOX19.com, OH)
In last days, Obama and McCain focus on swing states Nov 3, 2008
"The time for choosing is near, and the choice is going to come down to what we believe in, Ohio," she said in Canton. "We believe in the forward movement of freedom, not the constant expansion of government.". (International Herald Tribune)
THE RACE: McCain makes bid for big comeback Nov 3, 2008
Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, speaks during a rally at Canton McKinley High school in Canton, Ohio. By David Jackson, USA TODAY SCRANTON, Pa. (USA Today)
Palin Campaigns for GOP Ticket in Must-Win Ohio Nov 3, 2008
CANTON, Ohio -- Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is focusing on tax and leadership issues as she begins two days of campaigning in the must-win swing state of Ohio. Palin told told a field house crowd of more than 3,000 in Canton on Sunday that she and Republican presidential candidate John McCain are commited to cutting taxes and limiting the size of government ... Canton was the first of four stops for Palin during a whirlwind swing across Ohio. (Newsmax)
Swiss immigrants pin hopes on Obama victory Nov 2, 2008
swissinfo - Swiss foreign affairs- swissinfo. November 1, 2008 - 10:40 AM. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
BEYOND THE COURSE STATE TOURNAMENT INSIDER Nov 2, 2008
But the best race of the day was in Division III, where Cincinnati Christian junior Isaiah Bragg (first, 15:54) beat East Canton senior Gabe Henning (15:55). The Division II girls race featured a photo finish for second place. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Was Firing Cottrell a Desperate Act? Nov 1, 2008
-- stopping by San Diego on his way to Canton, Ohio. Cromartie led the league with 10 interceptions last year then told everyone he was going to rewrite the NFL record book with 15. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Nov 1, 2008
" Jack Harold Paar was born in Canton, Ohio, in 1918. He quit school at 16 to work as a radio disc jockey. At 20, he announced Cleveland Symphony concerts for that city's CBS radio affiliate. As a member of the U.S. Army stationed in the South Pacific, Paar entertained troops with impersonations and other comic bits during World War II. He returned to radio after the war, appearing on "The Breakfast Club" and "The $64 Question. " He worked as a summer replacement for Jack Benny, a comic... (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Andruw says he'd like to finish career as a Brave Oct 31, 2008
Andruw: Once and future Brave. Flitting among the fabulous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hope and fear in Motown Oct 31, 2008
Eddie Smith, of Canton Township, Michigan, who works as a salesman for a printing company, said his firm was feeling the effects of the downturn, even though it did not have ties to the automakers. He said he was glad to have followed the advice of his father, who worked for a parts company. (International Herald Tribune)
'Ghost schools' paid millions for absent students Oct 31, 2008
Former Life Skills Center of Canton, Ohio, teacher Michael Appollonio, who now works for the Ohio State Mental Health Agency, said: "A lot of the excuses that kids brought in, they were a joke. Some of them might have said the student missed the bus. OK, but three days in a row of a student missing a bus? I've seen documents that I know were written by students and the administrators just took them." ... Appollonio's Canton school had 211 students enrolled and collected more than $1 ... Desiree... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Economy watch:Local businesses feel pinch from poor economy Oct 31, 2008
Plantscaping, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year, provides plant services to approximately 600 corporate accounts in Cleveland, Akron and Canton; it also has a hospitality division that provides replica plants and accessories to hotels nationwide. We re an amenity business, explains Silverman. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
The Strange World of the Stump Speech Oct 30, 2008
Two recent stump speeches in Ohio -- John McCain's in Dayton, Barack Obama's in Canton -- will suffice as examples. In style, the contrast is sharp. (Townhall.com)
Inexpensive, fun date ideas? Oct 30, 2008
There s a CM at the Cagle s Farm Dairy, in Canton, a nicer one in Cleveland Ga. you can tell im a field trip mom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Why McCain-Palin will lose Oct 30, 2008
"The question in this election is not 'Are you better off than you were four years ago?' " Obama told an audience Monday in Canton, Ohio. "We know the answer to that. The real question is 'Will this country be better off four years from now?' ". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Obama plans 'closing argument' in Ohio Oct 29, 2008
"In his speech, Senator Obama will tell voters that after twenty-one months and three debates, Senator McCain still has not been able to tell the American people a single major thing he'd do differently from George Bush when it comes to the economy," his campaign said in announcing what it called a "closing argument" speech in Canton, Ohio. McCain, going from Iowa to Ohio on Sunday, said in an NBC television interview that "We've closed in the last week. We'll continue to be very competitive in... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Smith, Woodson, Sharpe among Pro Hall candidates Oct 29, 2008
CANTON, Ohio (AP) -Defensive end Bruce Smith, defensive back Rod Woodson and tight end Shannon Sharpe are among first-year candidates for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The list includes 110 players, seven coaches and 16 contributors, including former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and longtime team owners Bud Adams, Jerry Jones, Art Modell and Ralph Wilson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Obama's 'closing argument' Oct 29, 2008
In one week, you can put an end to the politics that would divide a nation just to win an election, Mr. Obama told a crowd of more than 4,000 in Canton, Ohio. In one week, at this defining moment in history, you can give this country the change we need. (Globe and Mail)
Poll: Obama ahead or tied in eight key states Oct 29, 2008
Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally at Canton Civic Center October 27, 2008 in Canton, Ohio. Obama continues to campaign with less than two weeks before the election on November 4. (FOX23.com, OK)
Sweet on Obama Oct 29, 2008
He notes that the three counties account for less than 30 percent of the general election vote while the next nine largest counties, home to medium-sized cities like Toledo, Youngstown, Canton, and Dayton, make up another 30 percent of the population. The rest is small towns and rural residents. (Slate)
Obama Makes His "Closing Argument" Oct 28, 2008
CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2008 ... speaks at a rally in the Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio, Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 ... "If you don't have a record to run on, then you paint your opponent as someone people should run away from. You make a big election about small things," Obama said to a raucous crowd at Canton's civic center. (CBS News)
NYT: Michelle Obama no longer a novice Oct 28, 2008
Barack Obama kicked off the final push of his campaign with a speech in Canton, Ohio, where he summed up his themes of unity and hope. Nightly News. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Obama reprises call for change and unity Oct 28, 2008
Barack Obama greeted supporters at a rally at the Canton Civic Center yesterday ... CANTON, Ohio - With one week to go and momentum on his side, Senator Barack Obama delivered his closing argument to voters yesterday, returning to the sweeping themes of change and conciliation that have driven his candidacy from the start ... "That's how we've come so far, how we've come so close - because of you," Obama told a crowd of 4,900 at the Canton Civic Center. (Boston Globe)
McCain and Obama spar on economy Oct 28, 2008
" He urged voters not to listen to Mr Obama's rhetoric but rather to look at his record on taxation. "The difference between myself and Senator Obama is that our plan will create jobs, his plan will raise taxes on small businesses, impose insurance mandates on families and cut jobs," he said. Mr Obama, senator for Illinois, told supporters in Canton, Ohio: "We can't afford to slow down, sit back. We cannot let up for one day or one minute or one second in this last week. (BBC News)
Candidates spar with nine days to go Oct 28, 2008
Aides say Obama will lay out his closing argument in a speech today in Canton, Ohio. Behind the scenes, advisers were preparing the 30-minute advertisement he planned to air Wednesday on national TV networks as part of that last pitch, and also were mapping the transition to the White House. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Obama Promises 'Unity Over Division' Oct 28, 2008
(10-27) 16:38 PDT Canton, Ohio (AP) ... "The change we need isn't just about new programs and policies," Obama said to a roaring crowd at Canton's civic center. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
McCain Fights For Comeback In Ohio Oct 28, 2008
(10-28) 04:27 PDT Canton, Ohio (AP) ... Ohio was Monday's battleground, with McCain campaigning in Cleveland and Dayton, while Obama was in Canton. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama 'closing argument': national unity Oct 28, 2008
In his Canton, Ohio, summing-up, Obama will make a pitch for national unity in a time of extreme partisanship. "In one week, you can put an end to the politics that would divide a nation just to win an election; that tries to pit region against region, city against town, Republican against Democrat; that asks us to fear at a time when we need hope," Obama planned to say, according speech excerpts released by his campaign. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Easton obituaries Oct 28, 2008
Burial took place at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton ... Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. (Easton Journal, MA)
Obama and McCain clash over taxes Oct 28, 2008
" The two candidates virtually shadowed each other throughout the day as both focused on the battleground states of Ohio and Pennsylvania, where the contest may be decided. They started their campaign days about 50 miles apart, with McCain meeting economic advisers in Cleveland and Obama unveiling his "closing argument" speech in Canton, Ohio. From Canton, Obama headed here to Pittsburgh for an early evening rally and ended the day outside Philadelphia for an event Tuesday morning. McCain... (International Herald Tribune)
Obama asks US voters to 'turn the page' Oct 28, 2008
"Sen. McCain has served this country honorably. And he can point to a few moments over the past eight years where he has broken from George Bush -- on torture, for example," Obama said in excerpts from a speech he is to deliver later in Canton, Ohio. "He deserves credit for that. But when it comes to the economy -- when it comes to the central issue of this election -- the plain truth is that John McCain has stood with this president every step of the way," Obama said. (Reuters)
Ways to Ward Off Holiday Weight Gain Oct 28, 2008
Michael Baker, associate director of admission at Brown Mackie College in North Canton, Ohio is an avid runner who took first place in the Portage Lakes Triathlon in Akron, Ohio last September. Baker stresses the importance of movement, and offered tips on how to fit exercise into a busy schedule. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Democrats Begin Mad Dash to Nov. 4 Oct 28, 2008
Hoyer will head to Canton, Ohio, on Wednesday morning to campaign for Democrat John Boccieri, who is seeking the seat left open by retiring Republican Rep. Ralph Regula. (Roll Call)
Obama, McCain push for Pa. votes Oct 28, 2008
"In one week, we can choose hope over fear, unity over division, the promise of change over the power of the status quo," Obama said at the Pittsburgh rally, echoing remarks he had made earlier in the day in Canton, Ohio. "We can come together as one nation and one people, and once more choose our better history." McCain's closing argument focused on the economy, as he chastised Obama for plans that the Arizona senator said would increase spending and taxes. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Obama campaign presents closing argument on presidential bid Oct 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008. (Created: Monday, October 27, 2008 12:43 PM MDT). (Havre Daily News, MT)
Both Candidates Focus on Ohio Oct 28, 2008
Obama presented what his campaign dramatically called its closing arguments in Canton in closely fought Stark county south of Akron, while McCain swung through the states more reliably Republican southern flank with stops in Lancaster and Zanesville. "It's been a long time since whoever was going to be President didn't win the state of Ohio," McCain said last week in Cincinnati. (Time.com)
BEST OPENING-ROUND GAME Oct 27, 2008
(1) North Canton Hoover vs. (8) Massillon: In a region with no clear favorites, Hoover is vulnerable and Massillon has improved in its last four games ... Since then, Massillon has won two blowouts, played well in a 25-17 loss at Mentor, and defeated rival Canton McKinley, 17-0. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
BEST OPENING ROUND GAME Oct 27, 2008
(4) Canton South vs. (5) Canal Fulton Northwest: A rematch of a game that Northwest won on the road, 17-14, with a field goal on the last play in Week 5 ... Canton South lost to powerful Louisville, 18-6. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Cincinnati's top-ranked fund provides a model to arts communities Oct 27, 2008
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Canton Daily Ledger - Weblogs ... Stake wrote on Sep 11, 2007 5:05 PM:" Folks, the last time I tried to put a posting on here, I was blocked by the DL. I suppose I wasn't politically correct enough. As a Soldier, serving in Iraq again (28 out of the last 36 months), I believe that I've earned the right to say what's on my mind. I was disgusted by the recent Foreign Relations hearing in our nation's capital. The vast majority of the Congressmen sitting on that panel were grandstanding, more often... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Veteran CNN execWilliam Headline dies Oct 24, 2008
Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Katherine Cole Headline of Bethesda; three daughters from his first marriage, Erica Holmes of Canton, Ga. Alison Feld of Brookeville, Md. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rivals ready to fight Oct 24, 2008
When Ron Johnson coached at Miami University, even when he was the coach at Middletown and Westlake, he knew about the Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Washington rivalry. When Jason Hall ran the programs at Southeast, Brush and Nordonia, even when he was in college at Mount Union, he knew what this game meant to these communities. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Top 10 High School Football Rivalries Oct 24, 2008
Massillon Washington vs. Canton McKinley. This game is so big, it - unlike so many rivalries on this list - doesn't need a special nickname. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Oh Baby! Expert Design Tips for the Little One's First Bedroom Oct 23, 2008
Canton Daily Ledger - Ara ... The comments listed below are not the views or opinions of the Canton Daily Ledger. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
What's a first lady to do? Role not specified, highly scrutinized Oct 22, 2008
At Dolley Madison's funeral in 1849, President Zachary Taylor eulogized her as "our first lady," says Carl Sferrazza Anthony, historian for the National First Ladies Library in Canton, Ohio ... Carl Sferrazza Anthony, historian for the National First Ladies Library in Canton, Ohio, says the role says as much about America as it does about those who inhabited it. (USA Today -- Life)
Liberal and 'real Americans' Oct 22, 2008
Stephen Colbert was right all along about Crappy Canton. Gee, I want to move my family and business to Canton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Man Charged With DWI Twice In Same Night Oct 21, 2008
Police said Joseph S. Kelley, of Canton, Mass. had a blood alcohol content of. (CBS News)
Gene Hickerson, 73, former right guard for Browns Oct 21, 2008
"At 6-foot-3, 248 pounds, Mr. Hickerson was small by today's gargantuan NFL standards. A sixth-round draft pick from Mississippi, he used his superior speed and quickness to beat defensive linemen off the ball. Mr. Hickerson was voted to six straight Pro Bowls and was chosen for the league's All-Decade team of the 1960s.The Browns never had a losing record during his 15 years with them.After his retirement in 1973 at 38, however, Mr. Hickerson's achievements went mostly unrecognized for decades.... (Boston Globe)
Honoring Andre Tippett Oct 21, 2008
CANTON, OH Nobody knows more what it s like to face Andre Tippett than Hall of Fame offensive lineman John Hannah. Hannah, arguably the best offensive lineman in the history of the league and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 1991, saw first hand how dominating at linebacker Tippett was for four seasons in New England. (PatriotsInsider.com)
Browns Hall of Famer Gene Hickerson, 73, dies Oct 21, 2008
Hickerson was Brown's personal bodyguard on the field, clearing the way for No. 32, who called Hickerson "the greatest downfield blocker in the history of pro football.'' When Hickerson was inducted into the hall in 2007, Brown, Kelly and Mitchell pushed Hickerson's wheelchair onto the stage in Fawcett Stadium. At 6-foot-3, 248 pounds, Hickerson was small by today's gargantuan NFL standards. A sixth-round draft pick from Mississippi, he used his superior speed and quickness to beat defensive... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Swift Boat Watch: Health Care for America NOW! Oct 21, 2008
"Governor Palin is one of the best debaters in American politics, Plouffe said. If you look at her - no she is. Her 2006 debate, she knew where she wanted to take every question, and so I think she'll be relentlessly on message tonight, and again I'm sure she'll have any number of biting and witty one-liners. But our focus is on the person sitting at home in Canton, Ohio, tonight, Akron, Ohio, tonight, who's struggling economically.". Update: The debate has begun. (Slate)
Brewers plan serious offer to Sabathia Oct 19, 2008
Nick Weatherspoon, who played seven seasons in the NBA with Washington, Seattle, Chicago and San Diego, died in his hometown of Canton, Ohio. He was 58. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Obituaries in the news Oct 17, 2008
CANTON, Ohio (AP) Charles "Sonny" Spielman, the father of former NFL player Chris Spielman and Minnesota Vikings executive Rick Spielman, has died. He was 71. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
A cross-burning for Halloween? Oct 17, 2008
(10-16) 21:22 PDT Canton, Ohio (AP). A man who burned a cross in front of his home says he was arrested in a misunderstanding over his Halloween decorations. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
