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North Canton to Fight Against Blight
North Canton City leaders say they will make a concerted effort to eliminate pockets of blight in the city due to a rising number of foreclosures. The city plans to mail letters to property owners threatening court action if homes are not in compliance with North Canton's housing code. The code requires homeowners to maintain their homes, eliminate unsafe conditions and keep up the home's aesthetics. North Canton hopes to complete a street-by-street inspection of all homes looking for housing code or nuisance violations by the end of June. Last year, nine North Canton homes were sighted for non-compliance. This year, City leaders already know of eight homes that are in violation of the housing code.
Road Repairs in Canton
Georgetown Road Northeast in Canton will be closed at Hamilton Avenue for one week beginning today as contractors will be repairing a manhole and the roadway. Eastbound traffic will detour north on Georgetown to Eighth Street. Westbound traffic will be directed north onto Marietta Avenue to Eighth Street. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.
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STATE NEWS
Hamilton County Democrat to run for Ohio treasurer
Democratic state Rep. Connie Pillich announced yesterday that she will run for state treasurer next year, setting up a potential battle of military backgrounds with incumbent Josh Mandel. Pillich, 52, a lawyer and three-term state representative from Montgomery in Hamilton County, served eight years on active duty with the Air Force, reaching the rank of captain. Mandel, 35, a Republican, served eight years in the Marine Reserve, including two tours of duty in Iraq, reaching the rank of sergeant.
Probe into overtime records could cost Columbus police lieutenant his job
A Columbus police narcotics lieutenant could lose his job over allegations that he falsified overtime slips last year, a union official said. Lt. Troy Casner, 46, has been on desk duty and without his gun and badge since Feb. 27. He faces a June 25 hearing with Chief Kimberley Jacobs, who will decide on any discipline.
Robert Spencer | 1952-2013: Disabled at age 17, he made opportunities from challenges
On the brink of adulthood, Robert Spencer saw his life and dreams nearly end in 1969, with the slice of a .22-caliber bullet into his spine that rendered him a quadriplegic.
Mount Vernon man, 18, facing charges after car chase in which officer was struck
The State Highway Patrol has filed drunken-driving and failure-to-control charges against a Mount Vernon man accused of hitting a Danville police officer after leading law enforcement on a chase across Knox County early Sunday.
NATIONAL NEWS
In tornado's wake, worried parents seek out kids
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening intently as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off — survivors of Monday's deadly tornado.Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.AP photographer describes destroyed Okla. school
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my car before the funnel cloud swept through, I knew I would get stuck in traffic and arrive too late at the scene.AP Photos: Images of devastating Oklahoma tornado
The devastating tornado that swept through Oklahoma turned houses into matchsticks and sent parents and teachers running to pull children from the wreckage of an elementary school in the eye of the storm. At least 51 people were killed by the 200-mph storm and dozens of homes destroyed. The toll was expected to rise. Here are images from the aftermath :Arias speaks on own behalf as jury considers death
PHOENIX (AP) — When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial one more time, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than spend the rest of her life in prison.
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