Historically, the newspaper had strongRepublican connections, most notably with PresidentWilliam McKinley, who was married toIda Saxton McKinley, the granddaughter of the paper's founder.[7] The paper eventually changed names fromThe Ohio Repository toThe Canton Repository then toThe Repository, currently interchanging the latter two.[4]
1815- It was founded on March 30, 1815, by John Saxton, starting as a weekly calledThe Ohio Repository.[6]
1892- The paper began publishing seven days a week.[7]
2013- In an efficiency consolidation, theCanton Repository and theAkron Beacon Journal reached agreement to print Akron's newspaper at the Repository's Canton plant.[10]
2022- In March publishing reduced to six days a week. Saturday's issue was no longer printed though remained available as an onlinee-Edition. This transition also occurred at numerous otherUSA TODAY Network publications.[5]
2024- In April newspaper distribution transitioned toU.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail delivery, citing significant workforce and economic challenges maintainingcarrier routes. Adopting USPS' Monday to Saturday delivery schedule, the previous Sunday issue was rebranded the Weekend edition.The Massillon Independent andThe Alliance Review also implemented this delivery change.[1]
The Repository purchasedThe Canton Daily News in 1927, the year after the gangland assassination of its editorDon Mellett.[11] Months before it was purchased,The Canton Daily News was awarded the1927Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, "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".[12] Established in 1833 as theStark County Democrat,The Canton Daily News ceased publication July 3, 1930.[13]
The Repository, Stark County's largest newspaper with offices and publishing at 500 Market Avenue South, Canton, Ohio
Though the newspaper began with strong Republican Party affiliations, current content has moderated.The Repository is anews aggregator contributing limited-to-nil original political content.
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
The company's domain name, cantonrep.com, was created Oct 31, 1996.[16] Articles fromThe Repository are available on-line in a free preview mode or in full view via subscription.
The CantonRep Facebook page, created January 29, 2009,[17] provides full view coverage of selected articles.
Best of the Best Reader's Choice Contest and awards ceremony[18] covers 200+ categories of professional services and commerce in the Stark County area. It is conducted annually byThe Repository and sponsored by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.[19]
Stark County Home and Garden Show; presented annually byThe Repository and the Building Industry Association ("BIA") of Stark County[20]
The Canton Repository (HOF Enshrinement) Grand Parade; presented byThe Repository.[23]
The Canton Repository's Regional FinalSpelling Bee, hosted byKent State University at Stark, 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 theScripps National Spelling Bee held in Maryland.[24]
