The unsightly utility wires have been buried underground, the road freshly paved, and the sidewalks beautified with plenty of greenery, flush granite curbing and wrought-iron fixtures. Lining the street on both sides are a variety of shops and restaurants, including several new businesses that have flocked to the area in recent months. Throw in the […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame sits on the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio. My wife and I stopped in while driving to Chicago when we needed a halfway point to rest. The hall of fame is a shrine to rock in all its forms — from jazz to punk and all […]
Sisters Oladunni and Olayeni Oladipo are just like adolescents everywhere. Oladunni, 12, enjoys playing soccer and basketball, running track and cooking. Olayeni, 10, likes to play the piano and sew, and dreams of being a fashion designer. During the school year, they’re both busy with their studies. But what makes these two girls different from […]
The Canton Recreation Department continued its annual Summer Concert Series last Wednesday with a performance by The Infractions on the lawn in front of Canton High School. The John Penny Band was scheduled to perform on Wednesday, July 27, and the series continues next Wednesday, August 3, with The Corvairs. The Leafmen are scheduled to […]
At the edge of my property is a small stream, the Pequit Brook, and its source is the Reservoir Pond past Pequitside Farm. Living on a brook is an amenity that allows for plenty of opportunities to observe wildlife and the marking of seasons. Over time we have come to know the animals that inhabit […]
The chants from the Galvin Middle School field could be heard blocks away. They meant only one thing — St. Gerard’s Kids Camp! Last week, over 700 campers, scores of counselors and dozens of parent volunteers gathered to see old friends, make new ones and slide down Splash Mountain. Each morning began with a circle […]
Above: Canton lifeguards Sarah Healey and Kristin Foley give a swimming lesson at the town pool on Bolivar Street. Swimming courses are offered throughout the summer through the Recreation Department and are taught by certified Red Cross instructors. Check out www.cantonrec.com for a complete list of summer classes and activities for kids. Amy Nachbar photos
Tombstones reflect off the hearse pulling into the cemetery. Following immediately thereafter is a black stretch limousine, with the remainder of the funeral procession trailing closely behind. Within each automobile is a set of mourners who silently wait for the next step in commemorating someone else’s journey through life. The rear door of the leading […]
Consider joining me for a hotdog, lemonade and a Hoodsie ice cream this weekend. At the same time some of the stories I have been sharing will come to life for you and your family. Let me explain what I have in mind. My association with the Canton Historical Society began when I was 12 […]
On June 16, 1861, amidst the turmoil of the Civil War, the parish of Saint John the Evangelist was established in Canton. Throughout the next 150 years, dedicated parishioners and clergy continued the journey and handed on faith and fellowship. One hundred and fifty years later, located in the heart of downtown Canton and still […]
