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Carroll County

Area girls wrestlers advance to state semifinals

Several area girls wrestlers secured their spots in the state semifinals Saturday night, with Carrollton’s Riley Alborn making history as the first female wrestler from her school…

March 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area wrestlers advance to Saturday night’s state semifinals in Columbus

Three local wrestlers are one step closer to state titles after securing quarterfinal victories Friday at the OHSAA state wrestling tournament. Malvern’s Tyson Clear, Carrollton’s…

March 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

News

Local wrestlers shine on day one of state wrestling tournament: full recap

The first round of the Division I, Division II, and Division III state wrestling tournaments saw several local wrestlers competing for a chance at a state championship, with mixed…

March 7, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Human remains and hundreds of animals—both dead and alive—removed from Canton home

Authorities have removed what are believed to be human bones, along with hundreds of live and deceased animals, from a Canton home described as being in "deplorable conditions."…

March 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Rolling Panthers host fundraiser game at Perry HS for wheelchair basketball program

The Rolling Panthers wheelchair basketball team received an outpouring of community support Wednesday night at Perry High School, as fans packed the gym to watch the team compete…

March 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Columbiana County man sent to prison for fatal OVI crash that killed a local man

A Columbiana County man was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a fatal crash that killed a Malvern man last year. Dakota Kincaid, 27, admitted to…

March 5, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

71 wrestlers from Stark, Carroll, and Tuscarawas Counties qualify for state. See full list here

Wrestlers from Stark, Carroll, and Tuscarawas counties will compete at the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) State Wrestling Tournament after securing spots at their…

March 5, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Strasburg’s Riley Thomas named finalist for Ohio Ms. Basketball award

Strasburg-Franklin senior Riley Thomas has been named a finalist for the 2025 Ohio Ms. Basketball Award, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association (OPSMA) announced. Thomas, a…

March 5, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Local News

Ohio sees decline in fatal crashes for third consecutive year, per Ohio State Highway Patrol

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing its heightened presence on roadways statewide in an ongoing effort to reduce fatal crashes. Troopers are urging motorists to practice…

March 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia teen arrested for alleged school threat on social media; charges are possible

A 15-year-old student at New Philadelphia High School was taken into custody Sunday morning after authorities were alerted to a potential school violence threat posted on social…

March 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

New Middletown woman, child killed in two-vehicle crash; another child critically injured

The Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that left a woman and a child dead and another child critically injured Monday…

March 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Suspicious death under investigation in Salem; man arrested after fleeing the scene

Authorities in Perry Township are investigating the death of a 28-year-old woman after officers responded to a medical emergency Sunday evening. According to the Perry Township…

March 3, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police arrest man accused of posing as Amazon delivery driver in Alliance armed robbery

A Chardon man accused of posing as an Amazon delivery driver to gain access to a home and commit armed robbery in Alliance has been arrested, police said. Steven S. Dackiewicz,…

February 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton girls rally to historic regional final, overcome 13-point deficit

As a sophomore in 2016, Mikayla Poole was a member of the Carrollton basketball team that won the school’s first-ever district championship. So, it’s rather fitting that Poole is…

February 26, 2025 · Ray Sarvis

Sports

Canton South girls on the brink of history as they advance to the Elite Eight

The Canton South Wildcats girls basketball team is headed to the Elite Eight for just the second time in school history, capping off a remarkable turnaround season under…

February 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia man indicted for attempted murder in bicycle crash

A Tuscarawas County grand jury has indicted a 24-year-old man on attempted murder and felonious assault charges months after authorities say he intentionally struck a cyclist with…

February 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man indicted on felony charges, accused of hanging dog

A 28-year-old Canton man has been indicted on multiple felony charges, including cruelty to companion animals, after allegedly hanging his dog and attempting to set fire to his…

February 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County pastor accused of kidnapping, sexually abusing minor

A Stark County pastor is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping and sexual abuse, after allegedly taking a 14-year-old girl against her will and engaging in sexual contact…

February 25, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Bird flu detected in Stark County backyard poultry flock; five chickens killed

A backyard poultry flock in Stark County has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The National Veterinary…

February 24, 2025 · Jordan Miller

National News

Misunderstanding at Muskingum University leads to shelter-in-place order

A shelter-in-place order at Muskingum University on Monday evening stemmed from a misunderstanding that was overheard during dinner, according to Muskingum County Sheriff Matt…

February 24, 2025 · Jordan Miller