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Stark County

Opening Small Businesses in 2023: John’s Bakery and Cafe

It’s never too late to start something new. And the future is bright for John Myers, a 77-year-old business owner. He’s recently opened a new restaurant called John’s Bakery and…

January 27, 2023 · Timothy

Stark County

One killed, two escape from Alliance house fire

The Alliance Fire Department continues to investigate a fire that occurred in the city on Thursday afternoon. Three people were inside the house located at 1335 S. Arch Ave when…

January 26, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

The University of Mount Union names alumnus as new president

The University of Mount Union Board of Trustees has announced that Gregory L. King ’89 has been named president of the University, effective March 1, 2023. King will become the 14…

January 23, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Police investigating pair of gas station armed robberies

The Canton Police Department needs your help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a pair of Canton gas stations over the last week. According to Police Chief John Gabbard, the…

January 23, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man found guilty of killing, torturing Plain Twp man

The jury in the Jeremy Morlock case found the Canton man guilty of murder Friday afternoon in the May 2022 killing of 32-year-old Joseph Pomeroy of Plain Township, according to…

January 22, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Partial building collapse forces part of Massillon’s downtown to close

Until further notice, a section of downtown Massillon will remain closed following a partial building collapse. Lincoln Way, between Third Street SE and First Street SW, have been…

January 18, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Pair of local fires ruled arson, reward offered; investigation continues

Two of the three local fires that occurred over the weekend have been ruled arson by the State Fire Marshal's office. The old East Carroll nursing home fire on Apollo Road and the…

January 18, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Homrighausen avoids prison, ordered to pay over $17,000 in fines

Former Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen will not go to prison after being found guilty for Theft in Office and other charges. In a Tuscarawas County Court room, Homrighausen…

January 18, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

PHOTOS: Dover garage destroyed in late night fire

Crews from around Tuscarawas County worked to extinguish a garage fire late Tuesday evening. Firefighters first responded to the 800 block on S. Bellevue Avenue at around 10:30…

January 18, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Three 'suspicious' area fires under investigation

A string of weekend fires has been labeled “suspicious” by area fire chiefs. On Friday, Jan. 13, fire departments around the area were kept busy when a number of vacant buildings…

January 17, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man charged with kidnapping after police chase, crash in Alliance

A 46-year-old man is behind bars after fleeing from police, according to the Alliance Police Department. Jason F. Krach is accused of shoplifting tools worth a value of $929 from…

January 16, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

23-year-old killed in Canton Township crash

A 23-year-old Canton man died as a result of a single-vehicle accident early Saturday morning. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Kyle Gill and Tyler Scullion were…

January 14, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton officer taken to hospital after sustaining injuries during on-duty crash

A 26-year-old Canton officer was transported to Aultman Hospital Friday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on 18th St around 3:30 p.m. According to the Ohio State Highway…

January 13, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Don Hertler resigns as Conotton Valley football coach

On January 9, 2023 Coach Don Hertler submitted his intent to retire from coaching. Coach Hertler has decided to call it a career after spending the last few years at Conotton…

January 9, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Police: Burglar stabbed, killed while breaking into home

The Canton Police Department is investigating a stabbing that happened in the 300 block of Clarendon Ave N.W. Sunday evening, according to Chief John Gabbard. Police were…

January 9, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton school district officials arraigned, released on bond

Photo: Jackie Mary Pozderac signs paperwork during arraignment. Three district leaders at Carrollton Exempted Village Schools who were indicted for felony theft left on bond…

January 5, 2023 · Timothy

Tuscarawas County

Tusky Valley remembers 14-year-old who died in accidental shooting

The Tusky Valley School District is mourning the loss of a middle school student who died suddenly Wednesday night. Brayden Wrana, 14, died from an accidental gun shout wound in…

January 5, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

14-year-old dead in Tuscarawas County following shooting; investigation ongoing

The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old dead Wednesday night in Mineral City. Dispatch received a call just after 8 p.m. from an…

January 5, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police release more details regarding I-77 shutdown; two vehicles fled scene

A couple days after I-77 southbound in Canton was shut down for hours, the Canton Police Department is releasing more information regarding the closure of the freeway on Dec. 30.…

January 2, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two jump from burning home in Canton; multiple people hospitalized New Year's Day

Photo courtesy of Canton Fire Department Three people were sent to the hospitalized Sunday morning in Canton, according to the Canton Fire Department. "Three adult males were…

January 1, 2023 · Jordan Miller