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Carroll County

Carrollton Elementary School to close for two days due to high heat forecast, index warning

Carrollton Elementary School will be closed Tuesday (Aug. 24) and Wednesday (Aug. 25) due to excessive heat forecasted and a heat index warning, according to Carrollton Schools…

August 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

FDA grants full approval for Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech's two-dose vaccine for ages 16 and up. This is now the first and only Covid-19 vaccine to…

August 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two injured in motorcycle accident on 43; alcohol expected factor in crash

Two people were transported to the hospital following an accident Saturday evening. The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash…

August 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Person killed in single-vehicle accident in Tuscarawas County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating after a single-vehicle accident in the early morning hours Saturday. The accident occurred on Interstate 77 near mile post 90. The…

August 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Jeopardy host steps down one week after being named new host

Mike Richards is stepping down as the new host of Jeopardy following comments that were brought to light. Richards is accused of making offensive and sexist comments on a podcast…

August 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Battle Of The Birds: Falcons overcome 14-point deficit to defeats Cardinals

The Fairless Falcons stunned the Sandy Valley Cardinals Thursday night with a come-from-behind victory. It was all Sandy Valley in the first half, building a two score lead by…

August 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Biden administration plans to offer COVID-19 booster to all Americans starting in September

Top U.S. health officials have announced a plan to start offering Covid-19 booster shots to all Americans beginning in late September. The offer for a third shot will be available…

August 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following crash on SR 43

The Stark County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a crash that left a man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Sheriff George T. Maier says that his deputies…

August 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Mario Lerario heading to prison after accepting plea deal in hit-and-run case that killed Abby Vanest

A Stark County man is heading to prison for the death of a 23-year-old woman. Mario Lerario, 40, is accused of hitting and killing Abby Vanest in November of 2020 while he was…

August 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron Children’s Hospital plans to mandate vaccines, testing for employees

A plan is in the works to finalize a requirement of employees to be vaccinated or receive mandatory testing. “Vaccination is the most important tool we have in fighting the…

August 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County resident contracts La Crosse Virus after being bit by mosquito

The Tuscarawas County Health Department is reporting that a resident of Tuscarawas County has been diagnosed with La Crosse virus, an illness which is transmitted through the bite…

August 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local teen killed in mini-bike crash

Officials are investigating a motorcycle accident that left a 17-year-old boy dead Sunday afternoon. Canton Police Chief Jack Angelo says Gage A. Carroll, of Canton, died from…

August 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities searching for juvenile who escaped attention center, stole vehicle before crashing in Dover

Two juveniles escaped the Stark County Attention Center on Sunday, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office. Following the escape from the center, the two juveniles…

August 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

More than 200 people dead after earthquake in Haiti, death toll continues to rise

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has left Haiti devasted. At least 227 people are dead following the earthquake that occurred Saturday. The country is still mourning the assassination…

August 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man accused of shooting, killing father of Lucas twins turns himself in

A man has surrendered and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing Aaron Lucas. Nichalous Harvey, 37, of Canton, is accused of shooting Lucas multiple times Sunday…

August 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Arrest made in drive by shooting that killed 65-year-old Canton woman

An arrest has been made in the Saturday evening shooting death of a 65-year-old woman who was fatally shot in her driveway. Police say Javier D. Blood, of 26th St. NE, was booked…

August 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

OHSAA state wrestling returns to the Schottenstein Center, other athletic venues announced for state tournaments

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Several more state tournament venues have now been set by the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2021-22 school year and beyond. During the 2020-21…

August 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Father killed overnight, hours before he was to testify in murder trial of his one-year-old son

The father of Ace and ArCel Lucas was found dead in the driveway of a home located in the 10000 block of 13th St. NW Sunday evening, according to Canton Police. Aaron Lucas, 29,…

August 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Pentagon to require troops to receive COVID vaccine by Sept. 15

The Pentagon announced a new plan Monday that would require members of the U.S. military to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15. The plan has been endorsed by President…

August 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police investigating murder of 65-year-old woman

A 65-year-old woman was shot to death Saturday night in the 100 block of Belden Avenue SE. inside her home. Canton police say the victim, Jenny B. Norris, was shot in the abdomen.…

August 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller