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‘It’s for the people.’ Newton Family Apartments complex in Canton nearly ready

Canton Repository (1/12/26) Where the notorious Canton Inn once stood, a new chapter for local families is about to begin.  The Newton Family Apartments complex is nearing completion, signaling a milestone in the city’s Shorb neighborhood revitalization efforts. The complex at 1016 2nd St. NW will consist of 52 units of affordable family housing.   The project took shape under the vision of Don Ackerman, executive director of Canton For All People and lead pastor of Crossroads United Methodist Church.  "It wasn't sufficient to just tear down the Canton Inn," Ackerman said. "We had to replace it with the thing we always hoped was there." Now, just…

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