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Sports
Northwestern delivers massive blow to Ohio State's March Madness hopes
In a decisive Big Ten matchup on Thursday, February 20, the Northwestern Wildcats delivered a 70-49 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus. This win…
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Carroll County
Heritage at Great Trail to bring new dining experience to Minerva golf course
A new restaurant is coming to Great Trail Golf Course in Minerva, as husband-and-wife team Gina Vizzo and Brent Bratu prepare to launch Heritage at Great Trail in late spring or…
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Carroll County
Young, but experienced Carrollton team advances to district championship under first-year coach Mikayla Poole
The Carrollton girls basketball team is returning to the district championship for the second consecutive season, this time under first-year head coach Mikayla Poole. Poole, a…
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National News
Report: Two dead after planes collide midair in southern Arizona
Two people are dead after a midair collision involving two small planes near an airport on the outskirts of Tucson, authorities said Wednesday, according to an AP News report. The…
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Tuscarawas County
Newcomerstown to retain police department despite staffing challenges
Village officials have decided to keep the local police department despite recent staffing shortages, including the resignation of the police chief. Newcomerstown leaders had…
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Stark County
Local woman killed in Stark County crash, others injured; victim identified
A Canton woman died Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on State Route 172, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 3:11 p.m. near Perry Drive…
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Carroll County
Area school closings: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
Local schools are announcing school closures for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 due to predicted low temperatures. Alliance City Schools Canton City Schools Canton Local Schools…
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State News
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting after firing at Akron Police
A man in his 30s was fatally shot by Akron police Thursday morning after he fired at officers during a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle, authorities said. According to…
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Stark County
Local suspect now facing rape charge in connection to missing teen case
A man accused of taking a missing 14-year-old girl from Illinois to Stark County is now facing a rape charge after authorities say he engaged in sexual conduct with the teen at a…
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Carroll County
Authorities continue homicide investigation after body found in Carroll County
A man found shot in the head and wrapped in a tarp near a Carroll County roadway earlier this month had been living in Coshocton, according to Coshocton County Sheriff Christopher…
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Stark County
Stark County teacher charged in DUI crash with son in car that left man with fractured spine
A GlenOak High School social studies teacher is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a crash that seriously injured…
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National News
Missing Illinois juvenile found in Stark County; suspect in custody
A 14-year-old girl reported missing from Zeigler, Illinois, has been found in Stark County, according to police. Officers from the Perry Township Police Department responded to a…
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Stark County
Man shot and killed by 18-year-old woman in Canton; victim, suspect identified
A 30-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday morning in Canton, and an 18-year-old woman was later arrested in connection with his death, authorities said. Canton Police Chief…
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Stark County
Convicted Stark Co. killer granted parole after 45 years, family disappointed
A Stark County man serving a life sentence for killing his ex-girlfriend in front of her young daughter 45 years ago will be released after a narrow decision by the Ohio Parole…
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Stark County
Reward offered as investigators rule Alliance house fire arson, seek public’s help
A weekend fire that damaged a home in Alliance has been ruled arson, and state investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying those responsible. The Ohio Department…
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Carroll County
Carroll County authorities release name of man found dead in tarp along rural road
Authorities have identified a man found dead along a rural road in Carroll County and confirmed he died from a gunshot wound to the head. Carroll County Coroner Dr. Mandal B. Haas…
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Carroll County
Authorities work to ID 30 y.o man found dead, wrapped in tarp in Carroll Co.; suffered gunshot wound to the head
A man found dead along a rural road in Carroll County has been identified, and authorities say he died from a gunshot wound to the head. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said…
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Stark County
Stark County man shot multiple times, Canton Police investigating
Authorities are investigating after a 42-year-old Massillon man was shot multiple times early Sunday before being transported to a hospital by private vehicle. According to a…
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State News
Gov. DeWine nominates former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel as Lieutenant Governor
Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday morning his nomination of Jim Tressel to serve as Ohio's lieutenant governor. Tressel would succeed Jon Husted, who vacated the position last…
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Stark County
Local Stark County school closes for second straight day due to staff illness
St. Peter Catholic School will remain closed Monday, Feb. 10, due to ongoing staff illnesses, school officials announced on social media. This marks the second consecutive closure…
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