Kelli Weir, CantonRep.com

Kelli Weir

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Canton Township, OH, United States

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Past articles by Kelli:

In the aftermath of the Ohio train derailment, what is Norfolk Southern's safety record?

Federal safety data shows that Norfolk Southern Railway, whose train derailed in East Palestine on Feb. 3, has among the highest train accident rates. → Read More

How often is the Pledge of Allegiance recited in Stark County-area schools?

How often the Pledge of Allegiance is recited in school depends on the age of the students the school serves, according to a Canton Repository survey. → Read More

Jackson Local Schools responds to ex-teacher's lawsuit over pronoun use

Jackson Local school leaders say they offered ex-teacher Vivian Geraghty alternatives to using students' preferred names but she rejected them. → Read More

Former McKinley football coaches dismiss defamation lawsuit, intend to refile

The attorney representing the former McKinley football coaches intends to refile the lawsuit so Canton City school leaders can be held responsible. → Read More

'Blizzard of Oz,' 'Plow Chicka Plow Wow' are winners of Ohio Turnpike's snowplow contest

Annette Bettilyon of Navarre won the Name-a-Snowplow contest with "Blizzard of Oz." Joshua Kerr of Hartville won with "Plow Chicka Plow Wow." → Read More

Deadly rash of house fires in Ohio: 'We know that so many of these fires are preventable.'

State fire officials are urging residents to follow these fire prevention tips after Ohio recorded its deadliest Christmas weekend for fires ever. → Read More

Man dies in Perry Township fire that was intentionally set, state officials say

Few details have been released about a Perry Township fire that killed one man on Monday. → Read More

Osnaburg, East Canton American legion memorializes veterans, award diplomas

Osnaburg Local Schools and the Lowell D. Oberly Post 667 American Legion memorailize East Canton grads who died during service. → Read More

'We will be intentionally and unapologetically Christian.' Greg Miller on Malone's future

Gregory J. Miller was installed Friday as Malone University's 14th president. → Read More

November election: See which Stark County schools are seeking a tax levy

Four school systems - Louisville, Marlington, Massillon and the Buckeye Career Center - are seeking tax issues on the Nov. 8 election ballot. → Read More

Canton's Baxter school, now nearly 100 years old, to be demolished

Crews are expected to begin demolishing Baxter School, which closed as an elementary school in 2004, in a week. → Read More

Jackson's Sauder and Perry's Watson elementary schools get National Blue Ribbon award

Only 13 Ohio schools and 297 private and public schools nationwide were given the National Blue Ribbon School status. → Read More

How did Stark, Tuscarawas schools fare on the Ohio report cards? Find out here

This year's Ohio School Report Cards use a star rating system where schools can receive up to five stars. See how your district and building fared. → Read More

McKinley coaches dismissed from civil rights lawsuit over pizza discipline

The attorney representing the former McKinley High School player and his parents intends to appeal the judge's ruling or refile the lawsuit. → Read More

Some Stark area school districts adding cameras to catch motorists passing buses illegally

Failing to stop for a school bus can result in a $500 fine and a suspended license. Find out when to stop and how schools are deterring violators. → Read More

Ohio's Afterschool Child Enrichment program offers $500 for eligible families

A family whose income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty line is eligible for a $500 credit for each child between the ages of 6 and 18. → Read More

McKinley High School to try new approach, group students by teams

McKinley students will be assigned to one of four teams this school year in an effort to make the large high school have a smaller school feel. → Read More

1,183 Ohio schools got safety grant funding; see if your Stark school is on the list

Nearly $47 million was distributed to 1,183 Ohio school districts through Ohio's K-12 School Safety Grant program. → Read More

When does school begin? Here's a list of Stark County area school start dates

When Stark County children start school varies widely by district and can even vary by grade and last name. We have the list to help sort it all out. → Read More

Canton City Schools arts teacher Kathleen Pugh is finalist for Ohio Teacher of the Year

Kathleen Pugh has been a teacher for 25 years and has taught in both Louisville and Canton City school districts. → Read More