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Stark County

Shoplifting suspect arrested after police pursuit ends with crash into Perry Township home

A shoplifting investigation led to a police pursuit that ended when a vehicle crashed into a Perry Township home Sunday afternoon, according to police. Perry Township police said…

October 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Investigation underway after two women die in Tuscarawas County

Two women died after they were found unresponsive between two vehicles Saturday night in Tuscarawas County, authorities said. Deputies with the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office…

October 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

News

Local man killed in Saturday motorcycle crash

A 64-year-old Salem man was killed Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle along state Route 45 in Lordstown, police said. The crash happened shortly…

October 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pilot injured after small plane crashes onto State Route 225 near Alliance

A pilot suffered minor injuries Saturday morning after a small plane crashed during landing and came to rest on state Route 225 just north of Alliance, according to the Ohio State…

October 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Dog found dead following Alliance house fire

A dog died and another was rescued after a fire broke out at a two-story home in Alliance on Friday morning, according to the Alliance Fire Department. Firefighters were called to…

October 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Side-by-side passenger suffers life-threatening injuries in crash with semi on U.S. 30

A passenger in a side-by-side recreational vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries Friday morning in a crash involving a semi on U.S. Route 30 between Robertsville and Minerva.…

October 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Plane makes emergency landing in Tuscarawas County cornfield after engine trouble

A plane made an emergency landing in a Tuscarawas County cornfield Tuesday after experiencing engine trouble, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The incident occurred…

October 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Retired Green Middle School teacher arrested on rape, sexual battery charges involving students

A former Green Middle School teacher has been arrested after a Summit County grand jury indicted him on multiple rape and sexual battery charges stemming from allegations…

October 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Stark County

Stark County man arrested on seventh OVI offense, Highway Patrol says

A Canton man with six prior OVI convictions was arrested early Sunday after an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper stopped him for allegedly disregarding a stop sign, authorities…

September 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Driver cited after car crashes into East Canton building

A woman was cited after police say her vehicle crashed into a building in East Canton on Monday evening. East Canton police responded to the 300 block of Wood Street at…

September 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman dies after jumping from moving vehicle in Stark County, sheriff’s office says

CONTENT WARNING: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. A 46-year-old woman…

September 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man fatally shot while sitting inside vehicle Monday morning

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday while sitting inside a vehicle on Ray Street, according to the Akron Police Department. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Ray…

September 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Pedestrian killed in early-morning crash; speed, impairment suspected

A 35-year-old man was killed early Saturday after being struck by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood, according to police. Akron…

September 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former Canton officers avoid jail time after plea deals in Frank Tyson death

Two former Canton police officers initially charged with reckless homicide in connection with the 2024 death of Frank Tyson were sentenced Thursday after accepting plea agreements…

September 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Harrison County man sentenced to 24 years to life for fatal shooting

A Harrison County man has been sentenced to 24 years to life in prison for fatally shooting a New Philadelphia man during a confrontation near his property in 2025. Mickey Green,…

September 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County officials warn impersonation scam could put victims’ homes at risk

A Stark County woman is warning others after she says a caller posing as a law enforcement officer knew her personal information and attempted to convince her to leave her home…

September 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

26-year-old suspect charged with murder, felonious assault after New Philadelphia fatal shooting

A 26-year-old man is now facing murder and felonious assault charges following a shooting in New Philadelphia that left a 42-year-old man dead. The suspect has been identified as…

September 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Driver accused of inhaling aerosol before crashing truck into Alliance home

A 31-year-old man faces three misdemeanor charges after police say he inhaled an aerosol product while driving, lost consciousness and crashed his pickup truck into an occupied…

September 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Death investigation underway after body found near water at Malvern campground

Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered Sunday morning, Sept. 20, in or near a body of water at Pride Valley Campground in Carroll County. Officials confirmed…

September 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia man dies following shooting; murder charge pending against suspect

A 42-year-old New Philadelphia man has died following a shooting Sunday afternoon that police say stemmed from a physical altercation between two people who knew each other. New…

September 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller