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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…

March 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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…

March 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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…

March 3, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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…

March 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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…

March 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff’s Office welcomes smartphone app for public transparency

Stark County Sheriff George Maier announced on Monday that his office has released a new smartphone application to “further serve the citizens of Stark County.” The goal of the…

March 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Meeting set to discuss U.S. Route 30 relocation project

A virtual public involvement meeting is scheduled for Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the U.S. 30 Roadway Relocation Project. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation's…

February 24, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Water department responds to water main break in Dover; boil advisory issued for downtown

An official with the City of Dover Water department said a water boil advisory has been issued following a water main break in the downtown area. The water main break occurred at…

February 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Twp police informed about possible 'Bobcat/Mountain Lion at large' in Hills & Dales area

Updated information (2/18/2021 3:56 p.m.): Jackson Twp. Police has made contact with the person identified as the ‘owner’ of the wild cat. The person told police he has never kept…

February 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Suspect who fell through ice during pursuit saved in Tuscarawas County

A man is thankful to be alive after trying to elude the Dennison Police Department Tuesday evening. Glenn D.W. Skinner was running from Dennison officers when Tuscarawas County…

February 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton Schools to remote learn for the remainder of the week

Carrollton’s superintendent Dave Quattrochi has announced that students will remain on remote learning Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Feb. 17-19) this week. The decision comes as…

February 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Suspect charged with murder in Carroll County changes plea to 'not guilty by reason of insanity'

Arlen Atkinson, the man charged with aggravated murder, murder and aggravated arson after setting fire to a man at a Carroll County independent living facility, has withdrawn his…

February 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Homrighausen says he will continue as Dover mayor despite city council's resignation request

Dover Mayor Rick Homrighausen responded directly to Dover City Council Monday evening during a Committee of the Whole meeting. Homrighausen, who was asked to resign by council…

February 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff: Arrest made in Plain Township burglaries

An arrest has been made in connection with several burglary reports in Plain Township, according to the Stark County Sheriff's Office. Abel Owens was arrested during an active…

February 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man charged with 4th OVI in 10 years after crashing into ODOT truck in Stark County

Craig A. Wells, 39, of North Olmsted was arrested Tuesday night after driving his vehicle through road barriers and closure signs, colliding head-on with a parked Ohio Department…

February 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover City Council asks mayor to submit resignation in signed letter

JMN has obtained a copy of a letter signed by all seven Dover City Council members and Council President Shane Gunnoe calling for the mayor to resign immediately. Mayor Richard…

February 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff: 21-year-old charged in Paris Twp. shooting; injuring juvenile

21-year-old Gage Woods has been charged with Felonious Assault (F2) after being arrested in connection to a shooting that left a juvenile injured. On Monday, February 8th, 2021,…

February 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff: One person shot in Paris; investigation underway

An official with the Stark County Sheriff’s office tells JMN that one person sustained non-life threatening injuries after being shot in the leg Monday afternoon. Authorities…

February 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County deputy stuck upside down for 30 minutes in Osnaburg Township after crash on icy road; seriously injured

Stark County Sheriff deputy Hiller was responding to an emergency call at 1:38 Friday morning when she lost control of her vehicle on the slush/ice covered road in Osnaburg…

February 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Officer stabbed with hypodermic syringe; woman admits to hiding narcotics in vagina during Tuscarawas County traffic stop

A woman was arrested in Midvale after the vehicle she was traveling in as a passenger allegedly concealed drugs Tuesday evening, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's…

February 3, 2021 · Jordan Miller