Stark County’s Most Eligible Singles
Let’s cut right to the chase. It’s About magazine’s third year naming Stark County’s Most Eligible Singles — and the thrill definitely is not gone.
Letter from the Editor: It’s all in the name of making a great feature… | February 2012
I fear this singles issue has turned me into a creepy stalker. The About staff started accepting nominations for this issue in August. We started spreading the word among our friends and colleagues first, then to businesses and nonprofit organizations, our advisory board and all of our social media feeds.
2011’s Most Eligible | Where are they now?
We couldn’t let the opportunity pass to check in with our singles from last year. Here’s what’s been happening with them since they were featured last February.
We love chocolate! | On the Bookshelf
Drink up all the chocolate goodness you can get — without all the extra calories — in these books.
Main Street Grille offers warm atmosphere, great food
Old foodie joke: “Did you hear about the new restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere.” This is certainly not a problem at Main Street Grille, where the warm, welcoming atmosphere approaches perfection.
Wedding Spotlight: Maureen and Jason Tate
Maureen Kampman and Jason Tate met in Jackson, Miss., in 2007, where they were introduced by a mutual friend. At the time, Maureen was dating someone else, but Jason continued to pursue her for more than six months until she was single and agreed to go out with him.
Richard Milligan | In My Own Words
The focus of my time on the board has been increasing student achievement. I treasure the opportunity to positively influence many children through my service on the board.
Snow much fun
“Cross-country skiing is great if you live in a small country.” Steven Wright wrote that joke. So it’s safe to say that he doesn’t slip Nordic ski boots on, bind a couple of boards to the bottom of his feet and slide off into the snowy countryside — not even when he knows he’ll reach the border quickly.
Nonprofit spotlight: Hunger Task Force
For one in six of Stark County residents and one in four Stark County children, this is the reality of many nights throughout the year, numbers that are greater than the average in Ohio and nationwide.
Dancing with Canton’s Stars
Dancing with Canton's Stars