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State News

General Assembly overrides Gov. DeWine’s veto, allowing lawmakers to reject health orders

After Governor DeWine chose to veto Senate Bill 22, a bill that would allow lawmakers to reject health orders, the Senate voted 23-10 to override the veto. The Bill then went to…

March 24, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Woman robbed at gunpoint in Magnolia; Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect

The Tuscarawas Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect accused of robbing an elderly woman at gun point Wednesday afternoon. Authorities were dispatched to a robbery in…

March 24, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

President Biden calls for gun control after 18 people killed in two mass shootings

Just two months into his presidency, President Joe Biden is calling on lawmakers to tighten gun control laws across the United States. Before Biden’s trip to Columbus, Ohio…

March 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Local woman recognized as Ohio Big Sister of the Year

Last month, BBBS announced Brittany Douglas as the local Big of the Year. And now, she has been recognized by the state as the Ohio Big Sister of the Year. Brittany and her…

March 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man arrested on attempted murder charge after allegedly trying to kill his wife’s unborn child

Friday afternoon, the US Marshals arrested Yousif Alhallaq MD on charges of attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault at his place of business. Alhallaq is accused of…

March 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Second suspect arrested in New Philadelphia murder

Members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force have made a second arrested in the murder of 22-year-old Gaven Carlisle. The NOVTF arrested Tequan Franklin, 22 in the…

March 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Court documents: Ohio mother accused of killing son seeking insanity plea

According to court documents, an Ohio mother who said she killed her six-year-old son and dumped his body into the Ohio River is going to seek to plead not guilty by reason of…

March 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville man reported missing found safe, family says

UPDATE: The family of Nickolas Hamilton says he has been found safe and in contact with family members. ORIGINAL STORY: The Stark County Sheriff's office is searching for a…

March 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County structure destroyed in Wednesday morning fire

Crews responded to a structure fire in Carroll County around 9 a.m. Thursday morning in the 6400 block of Chase Rd SE. Crews work to put out flames at a structure fire on Chase Rd…

March 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

8 killed in massage parlor shootings throughout Georgia; most victims identified as Asian women

Authorities are saying a 21-year-old man has been arrested after multiple shootings at Atlanta-area massage parlors Tuesday evening. Rodney Bryant, Atlanta's Police Chief, said…

March 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

DeWine says all Ohioans over 16 will be eligible for COVID vaccine March 29

Governor Mike DeWine released additional phases for the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Beginning March 19, Phase 1E and 2C will be enacted to allow Ohioans with cancer, chronic…

March 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

North Canton Police: Juvenile named suspect in Stark County school shooting threat

The City of North Canton Police Department identified a juvenile suspect responsible for a social media threat alleging they were going to shoot up Hoover High School. Police say…

March 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Law enforcement say tip led them to discovery of missing Ohio woman's body in vehicle

The Richland County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday afternoon that the body of Melinda Kay Davis was found in the trunk of her car. Davis, a mother of four from Shelby, Ohio,…

March 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Teen arrested, charged with murder of 17-year-old Portage County girl

The Portage County Sheriff's office is investigating after a teen was killed Friday evening. In a press release from the Sheriff's Office, they say 18 year-old Zachary David…

March 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

High school announcer calls girls basketball team the n-word, blames it on diabetes sugar spike

An announcer who made racially-charged remarks during a basketball game in Oklahoma has released an apology. Matt Rowan was caught on a hot microphone calling a girls basketball…

March 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Full county fairs get the green light for 2021 in Ohio

Last year, county fair participants from all over were devastated with the cancelation of full fairs due to COVID-19 concerns. This year, Governor Mike DeWine announced fairs will…

March 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

CHECKS ON THE WAY: Biden signs stimulus bill into effect

President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into effect Thursday afternoon, according to the White House. The bill was signed at 1:30 p.m. in the Oval Office. The…

March 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

When will I receive my $1,400 stimulus check? Can college students get it? Who’s eligible? JMN explains

After the Senate made amendments to the third COVID-19 relief package, the House has voted to pass the revised package. The $1.9 trillion bill passed 220-211, mainly along party…

March 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County man charged with 13 sex-related charges

A 57-year-old Carroll County man has been indicted on 13 felony sexual abuse charges involving three different girls spanning nearly two decades. Carroll County prosecutor Steven…

March 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville teachers suffer side effects of COVID vaccine, school forced to close for recovery day

Students in the Louisville City School District will be home on Wednesday, March 10 as several staff members recover after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,…

March 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller