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Stark saw a 16.19% voter turnout for the May 2 primary election.

Democrat hopefuls Jack L. Moore and Eric J. Ray are running in the May 2 primary election for the Ward 2 Massillon City Council seat.

GOP and Democrat candidates file paperwork for Massillon City Council bids by Wednesdays filing deadline.

Jill Creamer, of Ward 4, and Joe Herrick, of Ward 6, are to represent Democrats in the November general election race for Massillon City Council.

MASSILLON – Democrats have the only contested races in the upcoming May 4 primary election for City Council. Races in Wards 4 and 6 both place two Democrat candidates against each other for the party nomination, en route to the November general election. A glance at Massillon Ward 6 Vying to replace City Councilwoman Linda Litman for the open Ward 6 seat are Democrats Joe Herrick and Bob Fothergill. Litman is switching gears, and is the lone candidate for city treasurer in November. Herr...

The Independent MASSILLON  One of the more notable developments leading up to the May 4 primary election could be the pending departure of the city treasurer. Democrat Maude Slagle, whos served as treasurer since 2013, decided not to seek another term for the part-time position. She will leave the job at the conclusion of 2021. "Ive decided its time for me to retire," said Slagle during a phone interview. "Nine years is a pretty good run." Slagles departure opens the door for incumbent Council...