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Building collapse transitions from rescue to recovery mission; death toll rises to 54

Many family members are left without answers as the two-week long search for survivors in the Surfside condo collapse has officially been moved to a recovery operation. "To share…

Stark County

Canton woman bakes cookies celebrating black hairstyles; raising awareness for hair discrimination

Quarantine was a time period for people to dive into a new hobby. For 28 year-old Sierra Lepley, that new hobby was baking. The Alliance native and Canton resident works as a…

State News

8-year-old Harrison County girl dies; law enforcement investigating

A family is mourning the loss of an 8-year-old girl who died last week in Harrison County. Sources tell JMN that the Harrison County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death…

Carroll County

Man claims someone fired shots at his drone in Carroll County

An Akron man says his typical drone flight took an unexpected turn Monday evening when bullets began to fly into the sky. Zac Riter says he was flying his drone around rural…

Tuscarawas County

Law enforcement searching for Tuscarawas County man wanted for hit-and-run accident

The Midvale Police Department is asking for your help locating a 27-year-old Uhrichsville man who was involved in a single-car accident Tuesday afternoon. Midvale police tell JMN…

State News

16 traffic-related deaths, 536 OVI arrests made by Ohio State Highway Patrol during 4th of July weekend

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released numbers related to the Fourth of July holiday weekend from July 2 to July 5. During the three-day period, OSHP indicated that 16 people…

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Stark County

Local 13-year-old drowns at Ohio beach

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has identified a Canton area teen who drowned Monday in Lake Erie. Omarion Baker, 13, was swimming at Villa Angela Beach in Cleveland when he…

Stark County

Massillon man charged with vehicular homicide after crashing into motorcycle, killing rider; drugs, alcohol suspected

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that left one man dead and another man behind bars. The accident occurred around 3 a.m. Monday…

Stark County

Man arrested for April murder in Canton

The Canton Police have arrested a man in connection with an April murder. On April 27, 2021, police responded to the 600 block of Cleveland Ave. SW for reports of an unconscious…

National News

Policy shift makes way for NCAA college athletes to earn money from name, image

In a major policy shift Wednesday, the NCAA will now allow college athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses, according to the organization. The new temporary…

Stark County

Fast rain overwhelms sewer systems; emergency crews help with floods in Stark County

Emergency personnel are on scene of several locations in Stark County due to high waters caused by a fast and heavy downpour of rain Wednesday evening. The Belden Village Mall…

National News

Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by Pennsylvania court

The sex assault conviction of Bill Cosby, 83, has been overturned by Pennsylvania’s highest court. The conviction was overturned after the court found an agreement with a previous…

State News

Ohio BMV registration extension ends July 1

For those of you who have procrastinated, it's time to finally renew your Ohio driver's license and/or vehicle registrations by July 1. Back in November of 2020, Governor Mike…

Stark County

American Flags stolen from display along Faircrest Ave in Canton Township

Yes, people will steal just about anything. The Canton Township Road and Parks Department is asking for the return of stolen flags that were placed along Faircrest Ave in honor of…

Carroll County

New park coming to Carrollton; accessible for children with special needs

Carroll County residents will be able to rejoice and enjoy a new park in the Carrollton Village this fall. The Village of Carrollton will be obtaining 9.8 acres of land from the…

National News

Derek Chauvin sentenced for murder of George Floyd

396 days after George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin, the ex-officer has received his fate. Chauvin, who was found guilty on three counts related to his death, was sentenced…

Stark County

Canton Police arrest second suspect in murder of Devon Meredith

Thomas Humphrey, 48, was arrested by Canton Police Wednesday night in the murder of Devon Meredith. Humphrey was charged with Complicity to Commit Murder after police responded to…

Stark County

Canton City Schools fire three former assistant coaches from district jobs; former HC on unpaid suspension

The Canton City School Board voted unanimously to terminate three of the six former assistant McKinley football coaches from their district employment - separate from their…

State News

Ohio House passes ban on transgender athletes in amended bill; heads back to Senate

In a controversial move Thursday evening, the Ohio House of Representatives made an amendment to a bill that would allow NCAA athletes to earn money from their name, image and…