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Choosing The Signature Taste of Stark County, Ohio

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Stark County, Ohio News and Views... will undertake its highest profile, food-themed Taking Stark County's Pulse poll this year, The Signature Taste of Stark County, Ohio.

Once finalized, 20 choices will make up the field competing to be The Signature Taste of Stark County, Ohio. The first restaurant selected to appear in the poll is, Papa Gyros Greek Grill.

Get to know Papa Gyros Greek Grill's food...

Chicken Grecian Salad

Authentic Gyros

Greek Pastries: Pecan Blossom, Chocolate Almond Treasure, Baklava, Chocolate Baklava and Galaktoburiko

Feta Bruschetta

Olympian Platter

Chicken Lemonato

Steak Pita

Mediterranean Salmon

Lamb Shank

Pastitsio Platter

Souvlaki Platter

Tilapia Santorini

Steak Athena

Gyros Supreme

Baklava Sundae

Schnab's, More Than Stark County's Best Burger, Check Out The New Basket Meals

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:47:00 +0000

Schnab's Burgers, more than Stark County's Best Burger, check out the new basket meals...

Park Farm's Grilled Chicken Sandwich Basket Meal...

Fresh chicken!
Includes hand-cut French fries and 16 oz. soft drink, with free refills
$6.79
Cheese and Bacon available, for an additional charge
Not valid with any other discount/offer

Fish Sandwich Basket Meal...

Includes hand-cut French fries and 16 oz. soft drink, with free refills
$6.59
Cheese and Bacon available, for an additional charge
Not valid with any other discount/offer

Nathan's Jumbo Hot Dog Basket Meal...

Includes hand-cut French fries and 16 oz. soft drink, with free refills
$5.79
Cheese and Bacon available, for an additional charge
Not valid with any other discount/offer

1/4 Pound Hamburger Basket Meal...

Includes hand-cut French fries and 16 oz. soft drink, with free refills
$5.99
Cheese and Bacon available, for an additional charge
Not valid with any other discount/offer

The Flipside Grille, The Best of Stark County, Ohio's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:47:00 +0000

The signature "Flipside" Burger

Stark County, Ohio News and Views... readers voted The Flipside Grille the Best of Stark County's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in the 16th Taking Stark County's Pulse poll..

Not only The Flipside Grille win; the Magnolia, Ohio eatery, located on Ohio State Route 800, tallied the largest margin of victory in the history of the poll.

Breakfast featuring the Ultimate Omelet...

Appiteazer Sampler "2"...

Monster Melt...

Sausage Marinara...

"Flipside" BLT...

Liver and Onions...

Taco Salad...

Bruschetta Pork Chops, with a side order of Curly Fries topped with cheese sauce and bacon...

Baja Burger...

Santa Fe Chicken, with a side order of Curly Fries...

Steak Salad...

Spaghetti and Meatballs...

Italian Sub, with a side order of Curly Fries...

Chicken Parmesan...

Chicken Club...

Mexican Spaghetti...

The original Appiteazer Sampler...

Smokey Mountain Chicken...

Meatball Sub...

Greek Chicken...

Chili Bowl and Cheese Quesadilla...

"Flipside" Mushroom Melt...

Pork Chops...

It's Official, 2011 Is Second Wettest Year On Record In Stark County

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:05:00 +0000

It's official, 2011 is the Second Wettest Year On Record in Stark County, Ohio.

I asked WEWS News Channel 5 Meteorologist Christine Ferreira where 2011 ranks on the Wettest Years On Record In Stark County list via Twitter this morning.

She tweeted, "Officially at the Akron/Canton airport, 2011 is the 2nd wettest on record. 58.38"

Curious, I asked about the top three Wettest Years On Record...

The list looks like this...

1990 with 65.70"
2011 with 58.38"
1890 with 53.36"

What did the second wettest year on record in Stark County, Ohio look like? Here are a few more photos I shot during 2011...

You can follow Christine Ferreira, WEWS News Channel 5 Meteorologist, at @ChristineWEWS.

Stark County, Ohio Peace Poles

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:10:00 +0000

Location: Pegasus Farm, 7490 Edison Street NE, Hartville

Seeking to collect photographs of all the Peace Poles in Stark County, Ohio and your help would be appreciated. You can email your picture to: WhatISeeOutMyWindow@gmail.com; please list the location including an address.

Taking Stark County's Pulse

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:54:00 +0000

What is the Best Fitness Center in Stark County, Ohio?

This is the question Stark County, Ohio News And Views... is posing in its 18th Taking Stark County's Pulse poll.

You'll find a ballot in the sidebar to the right. The choices are...

North Canton Community Building YMCA

Paul and Carol David YMCA

Massillon Recreation Center

Ladies Super Fitness

Summer's Fitness 24/7

Anytime Fitness, Perry Township

Massillon Family YMCA

Snap Fitness, Canal Fulton

Fitness Masters Gym

Alliance Family YMCA

Planet Fitness

Hall of Fame Fitness Center

Excelerated Fitness and Pilates

Stark County, Ohio's Best Fitness Center runs through February 29th, 2012. Any assistance to increase awareness of the poll, using this link http://www.starkcountyohio.net/2011/12/taking-stark-countys-pulse_18.html to spread the word, is appreciated.

Enjoy A Basket Meal At Schnab's Burgers, Stark County's Best Burger

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:24:00 +0000

Schnab's Burgers, voted Stark County, Ohio's Best Burger, is now offering a Basket Meal...

This money saving offer includes a 1/4 lb Burger, Fries and a 16 oz Drink, with FREE refills included. No coupon is required.

Cheese and Bacon are NOT included. The basket price is not valid when combined with any other discount.

For additional information phone Schnab's Burgers at 330-478-1970. Schnab's is located at 4887 Tuscarawas Street W in Perry Township, across the street from Canton Central Catholic High School.

The Flipside Grille, The Best of Stark County, Ohio's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:45:00 +0000

Order up! ...at The Flipside Grille, the Best of Stark County, Ohio's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast featuring an Ultimate Omelet

Monster Melt

Maple Glazed Salmon Fillet

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Smothered Chicken

Steak Salad

Sweet-Spicy Chicken

Chicken Quesadilla

Grilled Pork Chops

Deep Fried Fish

"Smokin" Steakhouse Burger

Greek Chicken Dinner

Meatball Sub w/side order of Pasta topped with Marinara

"Flipside" BLT

Southwest Chicken Sub

"Flipside" Biscuit Plate

Sausage Marinara

Three-Cheese, Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Chili Bowl with a Cheese Quesadilla

"Flipside" Broiled Fish

Taco Salad

Steak

BELTCH Burger (w/Bacon, Egg, Lettuce, Tomato and CHeese)

Smothered Pork Chops

Fajitas

"Mimi's" Famous Battered Fish Sandwich

St. Louis Ribs

Chicken Club

StarkCountyOhio.net Sausage Burger, served here with Sweet Potato Puffs

Chop Steak w/Shrimp

"Flipside" Stuffed Omelet

BBQ Pineapple Pork Chops

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Over Linguine

"Flipside" Mushroom Melt

Baked Fish w/Shrimp

Southwest Chicken Salad

Thunder Cake

Stark County 398 12-15-11

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:47:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 12-15-11 photo comes from Tracey Kenard...

This is the "dragon in the water"; part of the awesome light display down @ Stadium Park near Fulton Road. The park is open all even for folks to enjoy. Make sure you take a ride through and see all the hard work. It's worth it.

You are invited to participate in Stark County 398. Here's all you need to know.

Taking Stark County's Pulse

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:31:00 +0000

Which Stark County, Ohio High School has the most school spirit?

This is the question Stark County, Ohio News And Views... is posing in its 17th Taking Stark County's Pulse poll.

School spirit, for your consideration, has been defined as, "emotional support for one's educational institution. It can be manifested in the exhibition of school colors in dress and decoration, attendance of school activities, including athletic events, or verbally in the form of chants or cheers."

You'll find a ballot in the sidebar to the right. The choices are...

Canton McKinley High School

Marlington High School

Louisville High School

Tuslaw High School

Hoover High School

Northwest High School

Canton Central Catholic High School

Perry High School

Canton South High School

Minerva High School

Sandy Valley High School

East Canton High School

Fairless High School

St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Lake High School

Alliance High School

GlenOak High School

Massillon Washington High School

Timken High School

Which Stark County, Ohio High School has the Most School Spirit runs through February 15th, 2012. Any assistance to increase awareness of the poll, using this link http://www.starkcountyohio.net/2011/12/taking-stark-countys-pulse.html to spread the word, is appreciated.

Stark County 398 12-14-11

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:14:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 12-14-11 photo comes from the publisher...

Had dinner at Schnab's Burgers. Schnab's Burgers, winner of the Taking Stark County's Pulse poll, Best Burger in Stark County, Ohio.

You are invited to participate in Stark County 398. Here's all you need to know.

Stark County 398 12-10-11

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:45:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 12-10-11 photo comes from the publisher...

Shot this photo on Perry Drive, between Navarre Road and Petros Lake Park, as I was on my way to shoot photos of the octagonal barn on Richville Drive.

You are invited to participate in Stark County 398. Here's all you need to know.

The Flipside Grille Kicks It Up A Notch. New Sausage Burger Is A Monster!

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:39:00 +0000

The Flipside Grille has kicked it up a notch. It's new, triple StarkCountyOhio.net Sausage Burger weighs in at one and a half pounds! This is a monster burger, made for diners with the heartiest of appetites!!

It was July when The Flipside Grille introduced a half pound StarkCountyOhio.net Sausage Burger. A double, weighing in at one full pound, was added to the menu shortly thereafter.

Have you tried the StarkCountyOhio.net Sausage Burger?

The StarkCountyOhio.net Sausage Burger is made from a blend of beef and pork sausage. It's served on grilled Italian bread and topped with...

Bacon
Cheddar Cheese
Swiss Cheese
Onion Rings
Lettuce
Pickles
Barbecue Ranch Dressing

The menu price for the triple, pound and a half, StarkCountyOhio.net Sausage Burger is $11.99. A single, one half pound burger, is $5.99 and the double, weighing in at one full pound, is $8.99.

Sending a shout-out to Benjamin Geiser, Owner and Head Chef at The Flipside Grille... Great job, Benjamin! The new, one and a half pound StarkCountyOhio.net Sausage Burger...rocks!!

Stark County 398 12-7-11

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:03:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 12-7-11 photo comes from the publisher...

It's been gray all day, with a cold wind blowing and light rain on and off. Shot this picture at 5 o'clock, according to Weather.com the temperature is 31 and with the wind it feels like 21. Going down to 27 tonight with early snow showers, they say, but no accumulation.

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Win A $25 Gift Card From The Flipside Grille

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:10:00 +0000

The Flipside Grille, on Route 800 in Magnolia, is Stark County, Ohio News and Views...'s latest sponsor.

To mark the occasion our new sponsor is giving away a $25 gift card. You're welcome to submit two entries in the drawing.

How do you enter?

"Like" the Stark County, Ohio News and Views... Facebook page
Post "I want a $25 Flipside Grille Gift Card" on the Stark County, Ohio News and Views... fan page
"Like" The Flipside Grille Facebook page
Post "Check out Stark County, Ohio News and Views..." on Flipside Grille's fan page

Please note, there's a limit of two entries per person. We'll draw a winner on February 5th, 2012

Stark County 398 12-6-11

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:14:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 12-6-11 photo comes from the publisher...

Had The Flipside Grille's weekly special for lunch, Sweet-Spicy Chicken and Shrimp.

You are invited to participate in Stark County 398. Here's all you need to know.

Stark County 398 12-5-11

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:16:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 12-5-11 photo comes from Tracey Kenard...

This is a shot of the beautiful John Saxon Gallery of Photography located in the Arts District of Downtown Canton. Did you know this building (the Wilson bldg.) used to a Cadillac dealership back in the day? The gallery is truly beautiful.

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Stark County 398 12-4-11

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:23:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 12-4-11 photo comes from Tracey Kenard...

This is a shot of the "Shutterbug" sculpture in Downtown Canton. This is just one of the many creative sculptures around downtown, which makes the Art District so cool :-)

You are invited to participate in Stark County 398. Here's all you need to know.

Stark County 398 12-3-11

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:35:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 12-3-11 photo comes from Janet Hall...

Shot this sunset at approximately 5:15; took the picture from my driveway in the Market Heights neighborhood of Canton.

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Stark County 398 12-2-11

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:56:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 12-2-11 photo comes from Tracey Kenard...

This is a shot of the sculpture named "Suspend." It is located across from Stadium Park at the bottom of "Serpentine Hill" (leading up to Mercy Medical). If the sculpture looks familiar, you may remember it from it's old location in front of the Canton Museum of Art.

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The Blog Mall - Unique Daylilies For Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:12:00 +0000

The Blog Mall - Unique Daylilies For Sale

Gordie's Daylilies, not your run-of-the-mill daylilies, grown right here in Stark County, Ohio!

Item #1 - Paper Butterfly - 2 fans/$4.99
Shipping $9.00

Item #2 - Femme Dijoi - 2 fans/$4.99
Shipping $9.00

Item #3 - Royal Renaissance - 2 fans/$4.99
Shipping $9.00

Item #4 - Peach Capers - 2 fans/$4.99
Shipping $9.00

Item #5 - Earth Music - 2 fans/$4.99
Shipping $9.00

Item #6 - Wild Horses - 2 fans/$4.99
Shipping $9.00

Item #7 - Edith Slager - 2 fans/$4.99
Shipping $9.00

Item #8 - Orange Electric - 2 fans/$4.99
Shipping $9.00

Stark County 398 11-29-11

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 11-29-11 photo comes from Tracey Kenard...

This a shot of the beautiful door of The National First Ladies' Library's Saxton McKinley House in downtown Canton. This building has such beautiful architecture that I marvel at it whenever I'm down that way. It has a gorgeous courtyard that is a nice place to bring and eat your lunch :-)

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Stark County 398 11-28-11

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:22:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 11-28-11 photo comes from Melanie Keeton...

Shot this picture in North Canton, at the intersection of Applegrove and Cleveland Avenue. A vanity license plate paying tribute to the Massillon Washington High School Tigers.

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Monday, November 27, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:36:00 +0000

Stark County 398's 11-27-11 photo comes from Tracey Kenard...

This is a shot of the Timken Gatehouse that sits on the west side of the walking track in Stadium Park.

I have always admired this, however, it is the constant target of vandalism and the grounds around it are unkempt. It is all that remains of the Timken mansion that is now the Mercy Medical Center. I would love to see the inside one day.

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Get To Know Stark County, Ohio

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony McCune, Publisher) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:54:00 +0000

There's no better way to get to know Stark County, Ohio than checking out the winners of Taking Stark County's Pulse polls.

Whether you're a long time resident, a recent transplant, someone who visits Stark County on vacation or for a day trip, or a business located in or considering moving to Stark County there's much to be learned from checking out Taking Stark County Ohio's Pulse.

I'm currently working on six new Taking Stark County's Pulse polls, which makes it a perfect time to look at the winners we've had so far. Topics of upcoming Stark County, Ohio News and Views... polls include

Stark County, Ohio's Best Fitness Center
The Best Ethnic Restaurant In Stark County, Ohio
Which Stark County, Ohio High School has the Most School Spirit
Stark County, Ohio's Best Sandwiches
The Best Homegrown Retail Store In Stark County, Ohio
The Best Bar Food In Stark County, Ohio

Taking Stark County, Ohio's Pulse kicked off in April, 2010 with the question, What image do you feel best represents Stark County, Ohio? The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Museum was named the Image Which Best Represents Stark County with 64% of the vote, besting second-place McKinley Monument by 47%.

The next poll topic was, Which Stark County drive in restaurant do you like best? Woody's Root Beer Stand was named Stark County, Ohio's Favorite Drive-In Restaurant with 64% of the vote, besting Swensons by nearly 20%.

The next question was, What is Stark County's favorite ice cream treat? Taggarts Ice Cream Parlor's The Bittner earned the title of Stark County's Favorite Ice Cream Treat with 50% of the total vote, beating the Hot Fudge Waffle Sundae from Milk and Honey by 24%.

With no shortage of parks in Stark County readers were asked which of the county's parks they consider to be the best. Mary C. Metzger Park, in Louisville, earned the title of The Best Park In Stark County, Ohio with 23% of the total vote. Sippo Lake Park in Perry Township and Stadium Park in Canton tied for second-place, each 6% behind Metzger.

Which pizza shop is Stark County's best? That was the question asked in the next poll. 36% of voters named Victorio's Pizza Stark County, Ohio's Best Pizza Shop, easily besting second-place Kraus' Pizza by 9%.

The sixth Taking Stark County, Ohio's Pulse poll asked the question, Which school do you rate as Stark County's Top High School? Canton McKinley drew 24% of the vote to be named Stark County, Ohio's Top High School. Louisville High School finished second, beaten by 6%.

The next Taking Stark County, Ohio's Pulse poll got to the heart of the matter asking the question, Which Stark County, Ohio community has the most pride? Claiming the title of Stark County, Ohio's Proudest Community, with 23% of the vote, was Perry Township, topping runner-up Massillon by 6%.

Breakfast was the topic of the eighth Taking Stark County's Pulse poll. The question asked was, Which restaurant serves the best breakfast in Stark County? The winner, named Stark County's Best Breakfast Restaurant, was Sisters Century House, recipient of 303 votes.

Returning to the topic of education, the next Taking Stark County, Ohio's Pulse poll asked the question: Which institution of higher learning do you rate as Stark County's Top College? The University of Mount Union drew 49% of the vote to be named Stark County's Top College, besting second-place Malone University by 26%.

Which restaurant serves the best burger in Stark County? That was the question asked in the 10th Taking Stark County, Ohio's Pulse poll. 37% answered Schnab's Burgers, making it Stark County's Best Burger; easily beating Firehouse Grille and Pub - Navarre by 18%.

The next Taking Stark County's Pulse poll asked the question: Whose the "Java King" in Stark County, aka Stark County, Ohio's Best Coffee Spot? CARPE DIEM Coffee Shop, recipient of 34% of the total vote, was named Stark County's Best Coffee Shop, beating Muggswigz Coffee and Tea Company by 11%.

Which agent is #1 in Stark County real estate? That's the question which was asked in the 12th Taking Stark County, Ohio's Pulse poll. Named #1 in Stark County Real Estate, the recipient of 32% of the total vote, was Dreama Petitti of Howard Hanna Real Estate.

Which casual dining restaurant is Stark county's best? That was the question posed in the next Taking Stark County, Ohio's Pulse poll. Vito Corleone's Italian Grille drew 34% of the total vote, 12% more votes than The Flipside Grille, to be named the Best Casual Dining Restaurant In Stark County.

The question asked in the 14th Taking Stark County, Ohio's Pulse poll was: Which course is the BEST public golf course in Stark County? 26% of the votes cast went to The Quarry Golf Club, making it Stark County, Ohio's Best Public Golf Course. The Quarry beat The Legends of Massillon by 8%.

Which ice cream shop is the best in Stark County? That was the next Taking Stark County, Ohio's Pulse poll topic. Smith's Old Fashioned Ice Cream (at Smith's Waco Market) drew 44% of the total vote, 19% more than runner-up Merry's, to be named Stark County, Ohio's Best Ice Cream Shop.

The 16th, and last completed, Taking Stark County's Pulse poll asked, Which restaurant is the best of Stark County's diners' drive-ins and dives? The Flipside Grille drew 68% of the total vote, 61% more than second-place Top Of The Viaduct, to claim the title The Best Of Stark County, Ohio's Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives.