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Stark County

Man wanted in West Virginia double homicide arrested in Canton

A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in West Virginia was arrested Sunday in Canton by members of the U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force,…

February 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

67-year-old pedestrian killed in Canton crash

A 67-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday evening in southeast Canton, authorities said. The Canton Police Department responded at about 6:15 p.m. Sunday to…

February 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

New “Northeast Senate League” name unveiled; conference begins search for first commissioner

Officials behind a newly formed high school athletic conference serving parts of Carroll, Stark and Tuscarawas counties have publicly revealed the league’s name. The conference,…

February 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

One dead, 10 displaced after Stark County house fire

A late-night house fire Sunday in southwest Canton left one man dead and forced 10 people from their homes, fire officials said. The Canton Fire Department responded at about 9:26…

February 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

18-year-old from New Philadelphia killed in single-vehicle Carroll County crash

An 18-year-old woman was killed Friday evening in a one-vehicle crash in Orange Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the New Philadelphia Post said…

February 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

63-year-old man dies in Friday night crash in Alliance

A 63-year-old man died following a crash Friday night in Alliance, according to authorities. The driver, identified as Tim Mathes, 63, was pronounced dead at 11:32 p.m. Friday at…

February 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

McKinley HS students stage walkout protest over federal immigration enforcement policies in Canton

A group of students at McKinley High School (Canton, Ohio) walked out of classes Friday morning in a peaceful protest related to federal immigration enforcement policies.…

February 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Akron remains identified as Stark Co. man previously arrested after masked costume knife incident

Human remains discovered in a wooded Akron parking lot last fall have been identified as a 36-year-old Stark County man who previously had a confrontation with deputies while…

February 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Intoxicated Jackson Twp. father accused of using child as shield during restaurant disturbance

A 39-year-old man was arrested Monday after police say he held a child in front of him and challenged officers to shoot while causing a disturbance inside a Jackson Township…

February 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia K9 Pablo to undergo surgery, face medical retirement

After nearly two years protecting the community, New Philadelphia Police K9 Pablo will soon undergo life-saving surgery and is expected to be medically retired from duty. Officer…

February 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Kimble trash truck catches fire on I-77 near Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton

Emergency crews are responding Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle fire involving a Kimble trash truck along Interstate 77 near the Fulton Road exit by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.…

February 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police arrest suspect after shots fired at car with children inside, chase near Hall of Fame Fuel Mart

A 41-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday evening after allegedly firing shots at a vehicle near the Hall of Fame Fuel Mart and leading police on a brief pursuit and foot…

February 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. man accused of hijacking SARTA bus at gunpoint, threatening passengers

A 47-year-old Canton man is accused of hijacking a public transit bus at gunpoint Monday morning, ordering the driver to change the route and threatening passengers before being…

February 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman critically injured in Jackson Township stabbing; suspect arrested after police chase

A woman was critically injured Tuesday morning in an apparent domestic-related assault in Jackson Township, and a suspect was taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit in…

February 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

IVC seeks new member schools following three departures, new league forming in region

The Inter Valley Conference is preparing for significant membership changes. In a press release issued by the league’s principals, the IVC announced it is seeking schools…

February 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man in serious condition after weekend shooting outside Canton apartment complex

A man is in serious condition after a shooting early Saturday outside an apartment complex in northeast Canton, police said. Officers were in the area of the 800 block of Marion…

February 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Eight area schools to form new athletic league beginning in 2028

Eight high schools across Carroll, Stark and Tuscarawas counties announced Friday they will form a new interscholastic athletic league set to begin competition in the 2028-29…

February 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pickup driver suffers life-threatening injuries in crash involving dump truck in Stark County

A pickup truck driver suffered injuries that may be life-threatening Thursday afternoon following a crash involving a dump truck in Lexington Township. Deputies from the Stark…

February 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

15-year-old arrested, charged with arson in Stark County carport fires

A 15-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with two carport fires at Lake Cable Village Apartments that investigators say were intentionally set. According to…

February 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities rule two Jackson Township carport fires arson; reward offered

Investigators with the Ohio Fire Marshal’s Office have ruled two recent carport fires at Jackson Township apartment complexes as arson and are asking for the public’s help in…

February 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller