Life + Culture

Rooted in Resilience

Master Arborist Tina Graver blends science, stewardship, and heart in caring for trees Article by Nicole Certo | Photography by Laura Esposito Photography and provided From her earliest childhood days, Tina Graver felt most at home outside among the trees. While other children spent summers chasing games, Tina wandered the woods, captivated by the life growing all around her. At just eight years old, she filled an entire roll of film with nothing but photographs of a single amaryllis...

Auto + Marine

Built To Last

Nick Conley’s Drive to Preserve Craft, Community, and Classic Style Article by Nicole Certo | Photography by Joseph Albert In a world that often celebrates the fast and disposable, Nick Conley prefers to keep things timeless. As the owner of Conley’s Towing and Service in Canton, Ohio, and the steward of a remarkable collection of restored classic cars, Conley has built his life around honoring what endures: precision, trust, and style that doesn’t fade with age. Conley’s business is deeply...

Beauty

Four Generations, One Passion

Carrying on a family tradition of beauty, confidence, and care. Article by Agnes Vale | Photography by Rachel Lucia Photography The barbering and salon industry is steeped in tradition, and few families embody that legacy more authentically than the Phillips family. Now entering its fourth generation of stylists, the family’s journey began when John Phillips, founder of Hair Technologies & Co., started working alongside his father and uncles at just 15 years old. John’s father was a prominent...

Home + Design

Step Into Style

A Designer’s Guide to What’s Next in Flooring Article and Photography by Provided As interior design continues to blend style with lifestyle, flooring remains a fundamental element in the way a space feels, functions, and flows. For 2025 and beyond, the conversation around flooring is expanding, embracing softness, texture, performance, and warmth. According to design consultants from Floor Coverings International , one of the nation’s leading shop-at-home flooring providers, today’s...

Education

Furry Friend, Faithful Companion

Meet Central Catholic’s Canine Mascot, Finn Article by Kristie Cramer | Photography by Provided In a small school setting like Central Catholic, students and staff can build deeper relationships. There’s one staff member who never misses a chance to spread joy—and he does it all on four paws. Meet Finnegan, or “Finn” for short, a lovable Teddy Bear Dog (a Bichon Shih Tzu mix) who belongs to Principal David Oates. Finn has become a beloved member of the school community. With his fluffy coat...

Health + Wellness

Children's Chiropractic Care

A Gentle Boost for Growing Bodies Article and Photography by Provided Hey, parents! You’re doing everything to give your kids a happy healthy life-packed with lunches, sports practices, bedtime stories.  But when your little ones battle constant ear infections, struggles with tummy troubles, or slouches through homework, it’s tough to know what’s next.  If you’re teetering on the edge about trying chiropractic care for your child, let’s clear the air: this isn’t about intense back-cracking. ...

Local Services

From Lemonade Stands to Boardrooms

Canton’s Youngest Entrepreneurs Are Dreaming Big Article by Kayla Starta | Photography by Provided By age 14, girls’ confidence drops by nearly 30%, a decline during some of the most formative years of their lives. In Canton, Ohio, She Elevates is working to change that. Founded by nationally recognized keynote speaker and women's empowerment coach DeLores Pressley, this nonprofit is dedicated to empowering girls ages 8-15 with the confidence, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial mindset...

Beauty

Posh Ink

Tattooing Confidence, One Stroke at a Time Article by Nicole Certo | Photography by Alexa P. Artistry and provided In a serene, impeccably clean studio infused with luxury and warmth, Ashley, owner and artist behind Posh Ink , is doing more than just tattooing faces, she’s transforming lives. As a licensed nurse and permanent cosmetics expert, Ashley brings together the precision of medical training with the soul of an artist to help people feel confident in their own skin. Ashley’s path to...

Food + Beverage

Behind the Beans

Exploring the Craft of Local Roasting Article by Nicole Certo | Photography by Provided In the spring of 2019, Terry Miller and his family stood at a crossroad. After 27 successful years running Tegrey Family of Coatings, an interior painting business, Terry, his wife Peggy, and daughter Alison craved a new adventure. One born not of necessity, but passion, specifically, for coffee. “We’re basically coffee snobs,” Terry laughs. “In a good way!” Having traveled across the U.S. for work, they’d...

Life + Culture

Hope, Help, and Heart

Inside The Pregnancy & Parenting Center’s Mission Article by Agnes Vale | Photography by provided In the heart of Stark County, a beacon of compassion shines for women, men, and families facing the uncertainties of an unplanned pregnancy. What began as a grassroots response to prayer and personal transformation has grown into The Pregnancy & Parenting Center, a thriving support hub for new parents navigating the most formative moments of life. The Center’s origin story is both humble and...