Sir Troy’s Toy Kingdom | Shop Small
From Barbies to books, from to dinosaurs to dominoes, Sir Troy’s is well-stocked and not just at Christmas. It has the latest in Playmobil toys, as well as such old-school items as Monopoly and Etch-A-Sketch.
Charita Goshay
Jülz by Alan Rodriguez | Shop Small
It is fitting that the new building that houses Julz by Alan Rodriguez resembles a shiny gift box. The city’s only downtown jeweler moved into a new location at 537 Cleveland Avenue NW in July after 12 years in the Millennium Building on Market Avenue North.
Holding Hands Hotline | In the Biz
In the fall of 2018, Rachel Paul was working at a convenience store in Canton when the business was robbed at gunpoint. Paul wasn’t physically injured, but the incident left her badly shaken. Little did she know at the time that it would lead to a new mission for her and her mother, Sharan.
Players Guild Theatre | Arts & Culture
For more than eight decades, the Canton Players Guild Theatre has been an integral source of arts and entertainment in the Canton community. As one of the oldest volunteer-driven theaters in the country, the Canton Players Guild Theatre was formed in 1932 by Bernard Truxton, an executive with the Jewish Welfare League, and his wife, Florence.
One-Tank Trip: Toronto
If it’s a world-class, truly international city you seek, look no farther than our neighbor to the north.
Toronto, Canada, is only about a six-hour drive from Northeast Ohio.
Erica Newman & Paula Breedlove | Brave & Beautiful
It’s great when mothers and daughters have things in common—but not in every case. Consider the case of Paula Breedlove and her daughter, Erica Newman, a mother-daughter duo from East Sparta who are breast cancer survivors.
Kelly Crawford | Brave & Beautiful
Kelly Crawford of North Canton is much more than a cancer survivor. She’s a warrior. In October of 2011, Crawford was enjoying life as a newlywed of five months when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Muskellunge Brewing Co. | Brew Scene
Estremera named his company after a freshwater fish known for its intelligence and survival instinct. The brewery’s exterior is distinguished by a four-story mural of football legend Jim Thrope, part of the District’s “The Eleven” art project.
Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery | Brew Scene
Maize Valley features a winery, craft brewery, full kitchen, farmers’ market and a Family Fun Zone. Maize Valley makes its own wines, using local products. The brewery conducts monthly tours of its winery and brewery. With seating for 300 guests, Maize Valley also hosts special events, including wine tastings, live entertainments, car shows and charity fundraisers.
C.J. Campisi gives his local picks
Christian “C.J.” Campisi is young, but he already has his own business, one which brilliantly combines his love of dogs and cats with merchandise that supports homeless animals.
