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What area schools are mandating, strongly recommending masks after winter break

With 2021 in the rear view mirror, schools in the area are ready to welcome back students and staff into their buildings for the second half of the school year. But with the…

Stark County

Man killed in accident outside of Waynesburg identified; alcohol suspected factor

The Ohio State Highway Patrol of Canton is investigating a two-vehicle accident that left a Canton man dead Saturday evening. Officials say Shannon L. Wilburn, 48, of Canton was…

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Off-duty Cleveland officer killed in carjacking has been identified

An off-duty Cleveland police officer was shot to death Friday night in a carjacking along Rocky River Drive. The officer was identified as 25-year-old Shane Bartek; he was hired…

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Stark County

Canton police officer shoots, kills man while responding to 'shots fired' incident

A Canton city police officer has been placed on administrative leave following a shooting that left a suspect dead just minutes after the ball dropped to ring in the New Year.…

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Avoid drinking & driving this New Year’s Eve; here are some companies offering free/discounted rides tonight

If you are a partygoer ringing in 2022, getting home is essential. Last year, 14 people died in Ohio over the New Year holiday weekend; 10 of the fatal crashes involved alcohol…

Sports

HS Basketball Thursday: Malvern boys move to 8-0 at Kalivoda; Fairless tabs road victory at East Canton; Carrollton, Ridgewood girls win

The Fairless Falcons beat the East Canton Hornets on Thursday night. Brady Pumneo was the leading scorer for Fairless at 18 points, while Tayler Buttermoore added 16 points. Gabe…

Stark County

Family filing lawsuit over McKinley High pizza incident

CANTON - The family of a 17-year-old boy who was forced to eat pepperoni pizza filed a federal lawsuit against the Canton City School District on Wednesday. The suit, filed in the…

Sports

HS Basketball Wednesday: Dover girls win at Tusky Valley; Strasburg boys top D-1 Cuyahoga Falls

The Strasburg Tigers bested their Division I visitors Cuyahoga Falls, in a 49-44 final on Wednesday night. Landon Potopsky led all scorers with 16 points for Strasburg (8-1),…

Stark County

Bargain store opens in former Dollar General location in Waynesburg

A new business has come to Waynesburg and residents in surrounding areas. A & D Bargain Outlet opened its doors in the former Dollar General store located at 7967 Minerva Rd Se in…

Stark County

Canton man arrested in Bethlehem Township shooting

A Canton man has been arrested following a shooting in Bethlehem Township early Wednesday morning. At approximately 6:37 a.m., Stark County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the…

Sports

Hiland names basketball court after coach Dave Schlabach

Hiland High School’s home basketball floor will now be known as the Dave Schlabach Court. On an Tuesday night in which Hiland’s boys’ team bested Linsly, 51-44 , the former girls’…

Sports

HS Basketball Tuesday: Conotton Valley, Indian Valley win at Kalivoda Showcase; New Philadelphia wins over Claymont

Carter Vandall led New Philadelphia with 18 points as the Quakers bested the Claymont Mustangs, 51-39, in a Tuesday night non-conference boys' matchup. New Phila also got scoring…

Sports

John Madden, NFL Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85

Pro Football Hall of Fame coach turned television broadcaster John Madden has died. He was 85. Madden passed away on Tuesday morning, according to a statement from the NFL.…

Stark County

Employee killed in accident at TimkenSteel's Gambrinus facility in Perry Township

An employee died Monday morning after a workplace accident took place at Timken Steel’s Gambrinus finishing plant. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is…

Sports

HS Basketball Monday; Parker, Tucci lead Sandy Valley girls over Fairless; TCC boys best Newcomerstown

Sandy Valley High School's girls' basketball team pulled out a 56-52 victory over Fairless High School on Monday night in Magnolia. Lexi Tucci scored a Cardinals-high 20 points…

National News

CDC shortens Covid-19 quarantine time to 5 days

The CDC shortened the recommended lengths that people should isolate when they've tested positive for Covid-19, the organization announced on Monday. The new recommendation is…

State News

11-year-old Ohio boy dies in house fire over Christmas weekend

Toledo Fire & Rescue responded to a home in Toledo for reports of a house fire Christmas Eve. When they arrived on scene to the house on Fernwood Ave in Toledo, they saw heavy…

Sports

HS Sports Thursday: Hiland, Garaway boys sweat out victories; St. Clairsville girls beat Indian Valley

Hiland rallied for a 53-47 IVC South boys basketball win over Tusky Valley on Thursday in Zoarville. Chris Shetler scored 14 points to lead the Hawks (6-1, 5-0 IVC), while Sammy…