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Stark County

Alliance police on scene of shooting at gas station on W State St.

The Alliance Police Department is currently working the scene of a shooting at the Bellstores gas station located at 2491 W. State St. Details are limited, but witnesses tell JMN…

May 23, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two Stark County residents killed in Richland County car accident

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is investigating a car accident that claimed the lives of two Canton residents Saturday night in Richland County. OSHP identified the deceased…

May 22, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Ukrainian exchange student in Tuscarawas County says it's unsafe to return home, asking for help to attend college in U.S.

A teenage girl from Ukraine who is an exchange student in Tuscarawas County needs your help right now as her home country remains under attack at the hands of Russia. Anastasia…

May 19, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Community theatre performance to benefit Minerva's Roxy Theatre

The Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Louisville Community Theatre, presents “Drop Dead” on Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4 and June 10 and 11, 7 p.m., in…

May 19, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man seriously injured in motorcycle accident on SR 43; alcohol expected factor in crash

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash between a motorcycle and a car that left a man seriously injured. The accident happened Monday at 6 p.m.…

May 17, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Three Uhrichsville men charged in death of man found shot to death in Dennison

Three men are behind bars in connection with the death of John Bashline II, 37, of Powhatan Point, who found dead behind Trinity Twin City Hospital in Dennison. Bashline was found…

May 16, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Toddler accidentally shoots themself in Canton; police investigating how gun was obtained

A three-year-old child was transported to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Sunday evening after police say they sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The accidental shooting…

May 16, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office investigating body found in Dennison

The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s office is heading up the investigation into a body located in the backseat of a vehicle near Trinity Twin City Hospital. Around 4:30 a.m. Sunday…

May 15, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Gunnoe named interim mayor of Dover

The City of Dover has named an interim mayor in light of Richard Homrighausen suspension pending his felony trial for theft in office charges. Shane Gunnoe, the current Dover City…

May 13, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Officials identify man in Canton Township homicide

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a Canton Township homicide investigation. Deputies were dispatched to Hardington Avenue NE near 12th Street NE in…

May 11, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in East Canton

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a homicide in East Canton (Canton Township). Sheriff George Maier states that deputies were dispatched to Hardington…

May 11, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Meet East Canton's new police chief

It didn’t take East Canton long to fill the police department’s vacant role of Chief following the March resignation of long-time chief Derrick Blake. At Monday’s (May 2) village…

May 9, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man killed, woman injured in Canton apartment shooting; no suspects named

The Canton Police Department is investigating the city’s 9th homicide, claiming the life of a 25-year-old man. Police were dispatched to the Victory Square Apartment complex on…

May 8, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police arrest second teen suspect in murder of Canton's Sean Rex

The Canton Police Department has arrested a second teenager in connection with the Monday murder of Sean Rex in northeast Canton. Police arrested Justice D. St. John, 18, of 11th…

May 5, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover mayor suspended, City looking for interim mayor; council president Gunnoe plans to apply

The City of Dover is without a mayor for the time being after Richard Homrighausen was suspended from office pending his felony trial for theft in office set for September. With…

May 5, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Federal agents arrest 19-year-old accused of murdering Canton man

Federal agents with the United States Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Darcell Lamont Anthony Jr., 19, of Canton on a murder charge. Anthony Jr. is accused of…

May 3, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Local hires new head volleyball coach in wake of Board's decision to not renew former coach's contract

Canton Local Schools has announced the hiring of Jodi Forshey as head volleyball coach. Forshey has coached volleyball for over 30 years, beginning at Tusky Valley and most…

May 3, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police searching for 19-year-old murder suspect

The Canton Police Department needs your help locating 19-year-old Darcell Lamont Anthony Jr, who is accused of a Monday afternoon murder. Police responded to 2100 block of 7th St.…

May 3, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man dies weeks after being shot; police seeking to up charges against teen suspect

The Canton Police Department says an attempted murder/felonious assault investigation has taken a turn after the shooting victim died weeks later. 26-year-old Dajuan T. Wheat of…

May 2, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man killed in weekend motorcycle accident

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in Wayne County on Saturday. The accident happened at the intersection of Wadsworth and…

May 1, 2022 · Jordan Miller