JULY 4TH - STREETS CLOSED FOR YMCA RUN

The 31st annual North Canton YMCA RUN will be held on Friday , July 4th. The Square area and McKinley Street will be closed to vehicle traffic starting around 5:30 A.M. Motorists are asked to exhibit special caution especially in the Square, Main Street, East Maple Street and Northeast section of the City starting around 8:10A.M.as there will be approximately 1800 - 2000 participants running in this race on our city streets. There will be some delays to traffic as street and intersection closings will occur during this approximate two hour event. Posted 06/03/08)

JULY 4TH - STREETS CLOSED FOR PARADE

The JAYCEE PARADE will be held on Friday, July 4th at 10:30 A.M. The parade will start on 7th Street N.E., travel west bound to North Main Street, south bound on Main Street, west bound on Harmon St. S.W. and end near the Middle School. (posted 06/03/08)

PORTION OF 7th STREET N.E. CLOSED FOR FIREWORKS

The North Canton Jaycees will be holding their annual fireworks event on Friday, July 4th in the Dogwood Park – 500 block of 7th Street N.E. area. They will begin their event at approximately 6:00 p.m. with food, music, and games and culminate their entertainment with fireworks at dark. Motorists should be aware that a portion of 7th Street N.E. between driveway entrances / exits to Hoover High School will be closed to ensure the safety of attendees. Access will be possible to the driveways to Hoover High School and the gate on the north side of the school will be open allowing traffic flow around the school to the parking lots on both sides. (posted July 1, 2008)

SCAM LETTER SENT TO BUSINESSES

It has come to our attention that businesses are being contacted by letter attempting to scam them out of financial information. The letter purports to be from the U.S. Department of Transportation Procurement Office in Washington D.C. It appears official with the DOT logo, web site address, and Washington D.C. address. The second page asks for the financial information to be sent to them via fax number 202-747-7515. A James Buchanan reportedly signs the letter but there may be other names being used. We do not know of any North Canton businesses contacted yet but we caution any business receiving such a letter not to fall victim to the scam. (posted 6/19/08)

NORTH CANTON EAGLES PROVIDE D.A.R.E. WATCHES

D.A.R.E. watches provided by the North Canton Eagles were a big hit at the recent first semester D.A.R.E. graduation ceremonies. Every graduating student received a red and black D.A.R.E. logo watch donated by the Eagles. All graduating students in the second semester D.A.R.E. graduations will also be provided a watch by the Eagles. There will be approximately 400 graduating D.A.R.E. students this school year. The North Canton Police Department appreciates the boys and girls watches donated by the Eagles. (posted 1/29/08)

SAFETY SERVICES PROMOTE KNOX-BOX USE

The Knox-Box rapid entry system is the modern method of allowing quick and safe access by emergency personnel to your home without a potentially dangerous delay while maintaining the security you desire. City homeowners are able to purchase a heavy-duty high security Knox-Box through the North Canton Fire Department. The cost is $150 to $190 for various models of Knox-Boxes depending on how it will be affixed to your home. Emergency responders have a special radio signal process and key to the box that would allow entry only in case of an emergency. Many of our residents already have contracts with medical alert companies that allow for emergency entry into their home. This system would allow quick entry into your home during an emergency without causing costly damage repairs. Visit the Knox-Box web site at www.knoxbox.com. For more information or to inquire about ordering a Knox-Box, call the North Canton Fire Prevention Bureau at 330-499-3404. (posted 12/20/06)

CIVILIAN FINGERPRINT SUBMISSIONS

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has mandated that all civilian background requests after May 31, 2006 have to be submitted electronically. Information regarding this can be found at the web site http://www.webcheck.ag.state.oh.us/. Our police department does not currently have the capability to submit fingerprints electronically, so we will no longer be able to process this type of fingerprint request. Locations available and the amount charged can be found by visiting web site http://www.webcheck.ag.state.oh.us/webcheckcommunity.htm. (posted 4/19/06)