Canton, Ohio
Canton () is a city in Stark County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is the List of cities in Ohio, eighth-most populous city in Ohio, with a population of 70,872 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. The Canton–Massillo ...
area. It is currently owned by
Gannett
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It owns the national newspaper ''USA Today'', as well as several ...
and is part of the
USA TODAY Network
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It owns the national newspaper ''USA Today'', as well as severa ...
. ''The Repository'' is the oldest continuously run business in Stark County, the oldest continuously published newspaper in
Ohio
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and (as of 2015) the 11th oldest in the
U.S.
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History
Historically, the newspaper had strong Republican connections, most notably with President
William McKinley
William McKinley (January 29, 1843September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until Assassination of William McKinley, his assassination in 1901. A member of the Republican Party (United States), Repub ...
, who was married to
Ida Saxton McKinley
Ida McKinley (née Saxton; June 8, 1847 – May 26, 1907) was the first lady of the United States from 1897 until 1901, as the wife of President William McKinley. McKinley also served as the First Lady of Ohio from 1892 to 1896 while her husband w ...
, the granddaughter of the paper's founder.
The paper eventually changed names from ''The Ohio Repository'' to ''The Canton Repository'' then to ''The Repository'', currently interchanging the latter two.
*1815- It was founded on March 30, 1815, by John Saxton, starting as a weekly called ''The Ohio Repository''.
*1892- The paper began publishing seven days a week.
*1927-
Brush-Moore Newspapers
Brush-Moore Newspapers, Inc. was a United States newspaper group based in Ohio which had its origins in 1923 and was sold to Thomson Newspapers in 1967 for $72 million, the largest ever newspaper transaction at that time.Thomson Newspapers purchased Brush-Moore and ''The Repository''.
*2000-
Copley Press
Copley Press was a privately held newspaper business, founded in Illinois but later based in La Jolla, California. Its flagship paper was ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''.
History
Founder Ira Clifton Copley launched Copley Press c. 1905, eventu ...
bought the paper in 2000 when Thomson decided to leave the newspaper business.
*2007- In April 2007 it was acquired by
GateHouse Media
GateHouse Media Inc. was an American publisher of locally based print and digital media. It published 144 daily newspapers, 684 community publications, and over 569 local-market websites in 38 states. Its parent company, New Media Investment Group ...
.
*2013- In an efficiency consolidation, the ''Canton Repository'' and the ''
Akron Beacon Journal
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'' reached agreement to print Akron's newspaper at the Repository's Canton plant.
*2019- GateHouse Media and Gannett merged. Gannett Co., Inc. became ''The Repository's'' next owner.
*2022- In March publishing reduced to six days a week. Saturday's issue was no longer printed though remained available as an online e-Edition. This transition also occurred at numerous other
USA TODAY Network
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It owns the national newspaper ''USA Today'', as well as severa ...
publications.
*2024- In April newspaper distribution transitioned to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail delivery, citing significant workforce and economic challenges maintaining carrier routes. Adopting USPS' Monday to Saturday delivery schedule, the previous Sunday issue was rebranded the Weekend edition. '' The Massillon Independent'' and '' The Alliance Review'' also implemented this delivery change.
''The Canton Daily News'' acquisition
''The Repository'' purchased ''The Canton Daily News'' in 1927, the year after the gangland assassination of its editor Don Mellett. Months before it was purchased, ''The Canton Daily News'' was awarded the
1927
Events January
* January 1 – The British Broadcasting ''Company'' becomes the BBC, British Broadcasting ''Corporation'', when its Royal Charter of incorporation takes effect. John Reith, 1st Baron Reith, John Reith becomes the first ...
Pulitzer Prize for Public Service
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, "for its brave, patriotic and effective fight for the ending of a vicious state of affairs brought about by collusion between city authorities and the criminal element, a fight which had a tragic result in the assassination of the editor of the paper, Mr. Don R. Mellett". Established in 1833 as the ''Stark County Democrat'', ''The Canton Daily News'' ceased publication July 3, 1930.
Features and operations
Though the newspaper began with strong Republican Party affiliations, current content has moderated. ''The Repository'' is a
news aggregator
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contributing limited-to-nil original political content.
Newsprint Coverage
''The Repository'' newspaper contains daily sections for nation & world, opinion, Stark & Ohio, obituaries, classified ads, sports, advise and comics. Weekly covered sections, some with inconsistent publication days, are:
* (varying)- Real estate, home improvements, food & recipes, restaurant & brewery reviews, Faith, entertainment and activities
* Weekend edition- Births, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries
Circulation
Internet Expansion
The company's domain name, cantonrep.com, was created Oct 31, 1996. Articles from ''The Repository'' are available on-line in a free preview mode or in full view via subscription.
The CantonRep Facebook page, created January 29, 2009, provides full view coverage of selected articles.
Co-Sponsored Community Events
* Best of the Best Reader's Choice Contest and awards ceremony covers 200+ categories of professional services and commerce in the Stark County area. It is conducted annually by ''The Repository'' and sponsored by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.
* Stark County Home and Garden Show; presented annually by ''The Repository'' and the Building Industry Association ("BIA") of Stark County
* Best of Stark Preps high-school athletic awards, Athletes of the Year; presented by ''The Repository'' and partners
Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional football (gridiron), professional American football, located in Canton, Ohio. Opened on September 7, 1963, the Hall of Fame enshrines exceptional figures in the sport of profes ...
(HOF), Jerzees Sports Grill,
Aultman Hospital
Aultman Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Canton, Ohio, United States
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Kent State University
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.
* The Canton Repository ( HOF Enshrinement) Grand Parade; presented by ''The Repository''.
* ''The Canton Repository's'' Regional Final
Spelling Bee
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, hosted by
Kent State University at Stark
Kent State University at Stark (Kent State University Stark or Kent State Stark) is a satellite campus of Kent State University in Jackson Township, Ohio, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
History
Although no ...
, draws candidates from nearby counties. 2024's 78th spell-off had 34 contestants from Carroll, Holmes, Stark and Tuscarawas counties with the winner advancing to the
Scripps National Spelling Bee
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held in Maryland.
Sister publications
''The Repository'' is related to other
Northeast Ohio
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publications, including:
* ''
The Independent
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The Times-Reporter
''The Times-Reporter'' is an American daily newspaper published seven mornings a week in New Philadelphia, Ohio. It is owned by Gannett.
History
The newspaper was created in 1968 through the merger of ''The Daily Times'' of New Philadelphia a ...
Alliance
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, a daily
* ''Calendar of Ohio''
* ''Friday Night Ohio''
* ''The Suburbanite'' in southern Summit County, a weekly