Morgan Day, Patch Staff
- North Canton, OH
I'm your editor for North Canton Patch, and I am pumped to live and work in this city! I'm originally from the New Philadelphia area, so coming to Canton/North Canton to eat and shop was always like heading to the big city when I was little. I remember getting the best rooftop seats to watch the Hall of Fame fireworks, begging my mom to drive me and my sister the extra 40 minutes just to watch a movie at Tinseltown and shopping at The Strip till my back and feet ached.
I even stuck around Northeast Ohio for college, having gone to school at Kent State University (and taking a year's worth of classes at the branch campus right here in North Canton). I got my bachelor's degree in journalism from KSU's School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
But for the past two years I've been down in Lancaster, Ohio, covering crime and courts for a small daily newspaper. Before that I was an intern on the City Desk of the Columbus Dispatch, and before that an intern at my hometown newspaper, the Times-Reporter. So, as you can see, I'm a news junkie through and through.
I'm convinced Patch is where it's at in terms of where the news industry is headed. I joined up with Patch because the site focuses on the smaller aspects of a community without forgetting the big picture. Patch wants you to know your neighbor, to know what's going on in your local school system and know what's happening right around the corner.
It aims to connect people, and I'm all for it.
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North Canton|News|
A Chorus for a Cause Presents 'Lettuce Sing'
North Canton|News|
A Chorus for a Cause Presents 'Lettuce Sing' April 27
Cuyahoga Falls, OH|News|
Blossom Music Center Gears Up For Summer Lineup
Headliners include Tim McGraw, Dave Matthews Band and Rascal Flatts
North Canton|News|
City Plans Crime Prevention Meeting for Wards 2 & 3
The meeting follows a well-attended meeting for the city's other two wards held March 26
North Canton|News|
History Revealed at Willis Motor Co. Building and LaVerne's Pastry Shop
Have you seen the history that was uncovered at the soon-to-be YMCA Child Care Center?
North Canton|News|
Police Uniform and Firearm Stolen From Cars: Crime Blotter
The following information was supplied by the North Canton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH|News|
Man Charged After Shooting Gun Through Neighbor's Home: Crime Blotter
The following information was supplied by the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH|News|
Motorist Injured After He Runs Stop Sign, Hits House & Overturns Car
The traffic crash at Bailey Road and Hollywood Avenue sent the motorist and two others to the hospital early Wednesday morning
North Canton|News|
Top 20 North Canton Stories for March 2013
Take a peek at the most popular stories to grace the online pages of North Canton Patch this month
Cuyahoga Falls, OH|News|
Top 20 Cuyahoga Falls Stories for March 2013
Take a peek at the most popular stories to grace the online pages of Cuyahoga Falls Patch this month
Cuyahoga Falls, OH|News|
Cuyahoga Falls Homes Head to Sheriff Sale This Month
One home will be shown in the March 29 Summit County Sheriff sale, while the four others are shown April 5. Lowest minimum bid is $34,000.
North Canton|News|
Police, Fire Officials Share Eye-Opening Tips To Keep Residents and Their Homes Safe
North Canton residents — namely ones in Wards 1 and 4 — attended a meeting Tuesday night to learn about safety and security tips from the professionals
Cuyahoga Falls, OH|News|
Visions for Vacancies: The Old Falls Theatre Building
The former film house has sat empty for years on Front Street. Some want a wrecking ball swung into the space, others want it preserved. What do you think?
North Canton|News|
Track the Easter Bunny on His Way to North Canton
Websites promise to keep tabs as he hops our way with goodies
Cuyahoga Falls, OH|News|
Portage Crossing Update: Legislation Could Head to City Council Soon
When will Cuyahoga Falls City Council see some legislation regarding the Portage Crossing project?
North Canton|News|
St. Baldrick's Event Buzzes By Fundraising Goal
This year's head-shaving event at Quaker Steak & Lube in North Canton raised nearly $79,000 so far. The original goal — $65,000.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH|News|
Malfunctioning Railroad Gates; Missing Wedding Ring; $1K Stolen From Car: Crime Blotter
The following information was supplied by the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
North Canton|News|
Doesn't Look Much Like Spring, But Patch Readers Make The Best of The Snow
Patch readers are finding some fun in the inches of snow the area got over the weekend — made evident in our Pics & Clips gallery today