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Stark County

Three people seriously injured in Stark Co. after hit-skip crash involving horse buggy

Three people were seriously injured in a hit-skip crash involving a horse and buggy Saturday night, according to Beach City Police Chief Curt Gipe. The crash occurred in Brewster,…

September 30, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Canton police officer who shot and killed a Minerva man in 2023 will not face charges

A Stark County grand jury has declined to indict a Canton police officer who shot and killed a Minerva man during a confrontation last December. The grand jury’s decision,…

September 27, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover man steals two vehicles, burglarizes home

Authorities in Tuscarawas and Coshocton counties, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, responded to a series of crimes Thursday involving a Dover man accused of stealing two…

September 27, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Art or outrage? Minerva’s new vibrant cow sculpture ignites community debate

When Matt Kress returned to his hometown, he brought more than just his artistic talents—he brought a vision of color and whimsy to Minerva's streetscape. Kress, a muralist known…

September 26, 2024 · Jordan Miller

News

Canton police officer fired for kicking suspect in the chest during arrest

A Canton police officer has been terminated after an internal investigation found he used excessive force during an arrest last month, city officials announced Monday. Detective…

September 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Single round of ammo found at Jackson Memorial Middle School; no threats reported

Jackson Memorial Middle School briefly went into shelter-in-place protocols Tuesday morning after a student discovered a weathered round of ammunition in a shared locker used to…

September 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville renews girls basketball coach's contract amid allegations

The Louisville community is expressing concern following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving girls' basketball coach Dan Moody. The allegations, which surfaced last…

September 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Attempted kidnapping suspect was arrested days before alleged incident

New details have emerged regarding the arrest of Joshua James Freyermuth, 39, of Alliance, who was previously reported to be involved in an alleged attempted kidnapping of a child…

September 23, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva Mayor Tim Tarbet dies suddenly at 71; remembered as dedicated leader

Minerva Mayor Timothy Tarbet, a dedicated leader known for his passion for the village he served, died suddenly on Sunday, September 22, according to village officials. He was 71.…

September 23, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man booked into the Stark County Jail for alleged attempted kidnapping incident

Joshua James Freyermuth, 39, of Alliance, has been arrested in connection with an attempted kidnapping that occurred early Sunday. Freyermuth has been booked into the Stark County…

September 23, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect arrested following attempted kidnapping in Alliance

The Alliance Police Department reported an attempted kidnapping of a child early Sunday. In a statement posted on Facebook, the department confirmed that patrol officers and…

September 22, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County student killed in single-vehicle crash; student identified

An 18-year-old student died in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday evening, according to the New Philadelphia Police Department. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. when police…

September 20, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Marlington clinches their 8th straight EBC title, hasn't lost a conference match since 2018

The Marlington High School volleyball team secured its eighth consecutive Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) championship and extended its impressive conference winning streak to 65…

September 20, 2024 · Jordan Miller

News

Firefighters contain two fires at former Molly Stark Hospital in Louisville

Firefighters responded to two small fires at the vacant former Molly Stark Hospital on Tuesday night, marking the second fire incident at the property this summer, according to…

September 19, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva man, 53, killed in motorcycle crash after striking guardrail

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Stark County. At approximately 1:05 p.m. on…

September 18, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia police arrest man after bank break-in

A 20-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning following an attempted break-in at a PNC bank located at 245 West High Avenue. The New Philadelphia Police Department…

September 18, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia man airlifted with serious injuries following motorcycle crash

The New Philadelphia Highway Patrol Post is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left a motorcyclist with serious injuries early Wednesday morning on U.S. Route 36 in Tuscarawas…

September 18, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Air conditioner house fire leaves Stark County family displaced, two injured

The Canton Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 1425 Struble Ave. NE on Tuesday evening. At approximately 6:38 p.m., firefighters were dispatched after receiving…

September 18, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man in 'Scream' costume arrested after armed incident in Canton Township

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving an armed suspect wearing a “Scream” movie costume after deputies responded to a report early Tuesday…

September 17, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two suspects arrested after shoplifting incident, pursuit in Massillon

A man and woman wanted in connection with multiple thefts and police pursuits across Stark County were arrested over the weekend following a shoplifting incident at a Dollar…

September 17, 2024 · Jordan Miller