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Ohio House backs Senate Bill 1 focusing on higher education reforms

Representative Jim Thomas of Jackson Township has expressed his support for Senate Bill 1, which aims to reform higher education in Ohio.

By West Stark News | Mar 20, 2025

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Ohio House passes historic capital budget bill impacting Stark County

The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects, announced State Reps. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton), Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Twp.), and Reggie Stoltzfus (R-Paris Twp.). The bill allocates over $4.2 billion for capital projects and an additional $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.

By West Stark News | Jun 28, 2024

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Stark County rise or fall in 2021?

By West Stark News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Stark County received $3.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Stark County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By West Stark News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Stark County received $5,389,223 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Stark County Representatives Champion Strategic Community Investment Fund

By West Stark News | Feb 7, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has approved the $350 million Strategic Community Investment Fund, known as Substitute House Bill 2. This fund, which includes funding for statewide, regional, and local projects, is set to bring about significant benefits for Stark County and the surrounding region. State Representatives Scott Oelslager and Jim Thomas have been instrumental in championing this fund.One of the key areas that will benefit from this fund is tourism. Representative Oelslager highlighted the importance of the tourism industry, stating, "Both the tourism and...

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Ohio House Overrides Governor's Veto

By West Stark News | Jan 10, 2024

In a significant move, the Ohio House has successfully overridden Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act. State Representative Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Twp.) expressed his support for the decision, emphasizing the importance of upholding the integrity of women's sports and protecting the youth from making irreversible medical decisions regarding gender.Representative Thomas stated, "Overriding the governor's veto upholds the integrity of women's sports and protects our youth from undergoing permanent medical decisions concerning...

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Ohio House Passes Legislation Honoring Specialist Dennis Alan Combs

By West Stark News | Dec 6, 2023

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a legislation to honor Specialist Dennis Alan Combs by designating a portion of U.S. Route 62 as the "Specialist Dennis Alan Combs Memorial Highway." The bill, known as House Bill 202, was announced by State Rep. Jim Thomas, who sponsored the legislation.Specialist Dennis Alan Combs, a Canton native, served as a medical specialist with the 44th Medical Brigade, 128th Medical Company. Tragically, he was fatally wounded on June 16, 1967, while serving in Vietnam. The memorial highway will serve as a permanent tribute to his...

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Our Bodies Belong to Us: A Virtual Discussion on April 12 & 17

By West Stark News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Save the Date for "Our Bodies Belong to Us: A Virtual Discussion" on April 12 & 17

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16th. Annual Garage Sale

By West Stark News Reports | Mar 17, 2023

Gather up those items too good to throw out and recycle them at the East Canton Village Annual Community Garage Sale!

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Tori (Hall) Posey '18 Makes an Impact as a School Psychologist

By West Stark News Reports | Mar 10, 2023

A personal experience can be the catalyst for someone’s educational journey.

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Stark Soil & Water on March 21

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

Are you looking to purchase property?

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Understanding addiction to support recovery

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

Addiction can happen to anyone.

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Housing Market Reinvestment Program (HMRP)!

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

Applications are now being accepted for the Housing Market Reinvestment Program (HMRP)!

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Project 626 Meyers Lake Shopping Plaza Pump Station Construction Update

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

Lockhart Concrete Company was recently awarded as the Contractor on this project and they have recently broken ground.

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Be Cautious Of Fraudulent Activity

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

SNAP EBT and Cash cardholders should be cautious of fraudulent activities, such as skimming and phishing.

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East Palestine Statement

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

The City of Canal Fulton and surrounding Stark County area are thankfully unaffected by the unfortunate events of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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ACCEPTING BIDS FOR FARMLAND

By Press release submission | Feb 21, 2023

The City of Canal Fulton is accepting bids from people interested in farming roughly 8 of 13 acres of vacant land for the upcoming 2023 growing season.

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Inclusion Fair on Saturday, March 4!

By Press release submission | Feb 21, 2023

We hope to see you for the Inclusion Fair on Saturday, March 4!

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Core values guide servant leadership for new Walnut Creek Foods President

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

For some business professionals, leadership is just a matter of decision-making. But for Julian Coblentz ’00, who was recently promoted to President and CEO of Walnut Creek Foods, service is the foundation upon which leadership is built.

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HOW TO REPORT A STREET LIGHT OUTAGE

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023

Electric Service in the Canal Fulton community is provided by Ohio Edison, a FirstEnergy Company.