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National News

CDC says fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, social distancing

According to the Center for Disease Control, people who have been fully vaccinated can gather with with small groups of people from other households without masks or social…

State News

Search party being formed for missing Ohio woman, ex-boyfriend accused of kidnapping is arrested

The search for 33-year-old Melinda Kay Davis continues as family and friends now begin to form search parties. 43-year-old John Henry Mack Jr., her ex-boyfriend, was arrested on a…

Stark County

Body of missing Stark County nursing home resident found near Stark State College

Jackson Township Police have confirmed the body of Jane McClelland was discovered Sunday morning behind The Strip in Canton near Stark State College. McClelland, 64, was reported…

State News

Bowling Green State University student on life support after alleged hazing incident

UPDATE: Stone Foltz, the 20-year-old Bowling Green State University student hospitalized, has died after an alleged hazing incident, according to a statement from his family’s…

Stark County

Sandy Valley wrestlers shatter school record, send 7 to state tournament

Seven Sandy Valley wrestlers are heading to the state tournament, a new school record for the Cardinals. The previous record was four state qualifiers. Brandon Boggs, Brody Marks,…

Carroll County

Three Carrollton freshmen wrestlers heading to the state tournament

GALLIPOLIS – The Carrollton Warriors wrestling team will be represented by three freshmen next weekend at the state tournament. Carrollton entered the district tournament with…

Tuscarawas County

Arrest made in New Philadelphia murder

An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 22-year-old New Philadelphia man. US Marshals arrested 19-year-old Sajjaad Butler Friday afternoon in Canton. New Philadelphia…

National News

Senate passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, including $1,400 stimulus checks

The Senate has passed another COVID-19 Relief package Saturday afternoon. The package, which passed with no republican support, includes $1,400 stimulus checks, $300-per-week…

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia man killed in overnight shooting, detective unit investigating

A 22-year-old New Philadelphia man has died after being shot early Friday morning. New Philadelphia Police Chief Mike Goodwin tells JMN that police responded to the 600 block of…

State News

DeWine: Goal put in place to remove all health orders in Ohio

A goal has been put in place for Ohioans to live life again without COVID-19 restrictions in place. During a statewide address Thursday evening, Governor Mike DeWine announced…

State News

DeWine to deliver statewide COVID-19 address to Ohioans at 5:30 Thursday evening

According to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's communication team, the governor will deliver a statewide address on the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. His regular 2 p.m.…

Stark County

Canton attempted murder suspect quarantined, court hearing rescheduled

The Thursday morning arraignment court hearing for Travonce Backie, the man accused of brutally beating an 85-year-old man, has been delayed due to quarantine. Backie is charged…

Stark County

Home abandoned on I-77 in Canton; ODOT plans to shutdown traffic to remove it Thursday morning

If you're traveling along I-77 near Route 800, you may notice something a little off. No, it's not a mobile office, it's a small house sitting in a construction zone. Ohio…

State News

Police respond to shooting at Polaris Mall

There has been a reported shooting at the Polaris Mall in Columbus, according to Columbus Police Columbus Police say at this time no injuries have been reported but the suspected…

State News

REPORTS: Ohio mother who killed 6-year-old says boyfriend pressured her to get rid of her 3 children

The Middletown mother who is behind bars after allegedly dragging her son down the road and killing him in an attempt to abandon him at a park, is now telling authorities that her…

State News

DETAILS: Police say mother tried to abandon Ohio child at a park before killing him with her car

Brittany Gosney, the 29-year-old mother accused of murdering her six-year-old son, James Hutchinson, told police she first tried to abandon the child at a park. Hutchinson grabbed…

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Stark County

Canton police name suspect in assault of 85-year-old; warrants filed against Canton man

Canton police have announced they are looking for 32-year-old Travonce R. Backie in connection to an assault that left 85-year-old Ralph White hospitalized. Warrants for Attempted…

State News

Law enforcement, pregnant women and more included in next phase of COVID vaccine distribution

A new group of people has been announced to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Ohio’s Phase 1C. Governor Mike DeWine announced the decision, saying “certain professions and those…

Stark County

85-year-old man assaulted in Canton after suspect crashes into his vehicle

WARNING: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC CONTENT Canton police are investigating an assault after an 85-year-old man was beat so badly after a car accident, he was left…