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Stark County

Suspect arrested after threat involving Knox School; building closed Wednesday

One person has been arrested after authorities investigated a possible threat involving Knox School in the West Branch Local School District, according to Superintendent Matthew…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Beyond the fireworks: Sparks of Giving aims to make an impact long after Saturday night

When the final firework disappears from the sky over Bolivar Saturday night, the work behind Sparks of Giving won't be finished. In many ways, that's when its purpose becomes most…

August 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

76-year-old man found dead inside foreclosed Stark County home

The new owners of a foreclosed Massillon home discovered a 76-year-old man dead inside the property when they entered the house last week, according to police. Massillon police…

August 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

U.S. Marshals name 19-year-old wanted in Stark County shooting as Fugitive of the Week

A 19-year-old man accused of firing a gun into an occupied vehicle during a July incident in Stark County has been named the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's Fugitive…

August 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio man accused of shooting 24-year-old granddaughter during argument

A 71-year-old Coshocton man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he shot and injured his granddaughter during an altercation Wednesday. Coshocton County sheriff’s…

August 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

‘This is a house full of grief’: Family opens up after tragic death of Minerva mom

Five minutes. That is how quickly an ordinary Saturday afternoon turned into an unimaginable tragedy for the family of Bridget Reagan. At 5:18 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Reagan sent…

August 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police seek woman accused in shooting that injured two women

Canton police are searching for a 25-year-old woman accused in a shooting that left two women wounded Tuesday night. Police said officers were called to the 900 block of Sixth…

August 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

22-year-old seriously injured after gunfire strikes Canton home

A 22-year-old man was seriously injured after someone opened fire on a home on Maple Avenue NE early Thursday morning, according to Canton police reports obtained by Jordan Miller…

August 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

East Canton police chief defends traffic cameras amid criticism, misinformation

East Canton Police Chief Chris Hartlaub is defending the village’s use of traffic enforcement cameras, saying the devices were installed in response to persistent speeding…

August 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton volleyball falls to Tusky Valley in season opener

Carrollton opened its volleyball season with a three-set loss to Tusky Valley, falling 25-15, 25-18 and 25-17. Juliaunna Miller led the Warriors from the service line with eight…

August 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Sparks of Giving brings national musical acts, massive fireworks production to Bolivar for a cause

What began as an annual party at Kyle and Samantha Quillen’s home has grown into a major community event featuring national musical acts, family activities, an elaborate fireworks…

August 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

2-month-old baby ejected from vehicle in I-77 rollover crash in Tuscarawas County

A 2-month-old baby was ejected from a vehicle during a rollover crash Tuesday morning on Interstate 77 in Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash…

August 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance police sergeant resigns amid felony child endangerment case, following OVI conviction

Alliance Police Sgt. Ethan Griffith has resigned from the department amid a pending felony child endangerment case and after being convicted in connection with a separate off-duty…

August 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police respond after video shows officer handcuffing juvenile during search for wanted suspect

Canton police are responding after a home security video posted to social media late Monday night showed an officer directing a juvenile to the ground on a front porch and placing…

August 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fourth person arrested in connection with Canton double homicide investigation

A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the deaths of two women who were found shot and severely burned inside a Canton apartment earlier this…

August 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva community rallies around family of boutique owner killed by falling tree

A community is rallying around the family of a Minerva business owner and mother of three who was killed in a freak accident Saturday when a large tree fell onto her vehicle as…

August 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman dies following crash between car, SARTA bus on Cleveland Avenue in Canton

An 85-year-old woman has died from injuries she suffered after the car she was driving collided with a SARTA bus in Canton, police said. The crash happened around 1:07 p.m.…

August 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Minerva woman killed after tree falls onto vehicle on U.S. Route 30

A 35-year-old Minerva woman was killed Saturday evening when a tree fell onto her vehicle as she traveled along U.S. Route 30 just outside Minerva, according to the Ohio State…

August 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton man killed, woman injured in I-77 rollover crash in West Virginia

A Carrollton man was killed and a Carrollton woman was injured Sunday when their vehicle went off Interstate 77 and rolled in Wood County, West Virginia. Michael Todd Walker, 57,…

August 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon man, 24, dies after being struck by SUV in Osnaburg Township

A 24-year-old Massillon man died after he was struck by an SUV while standing in the roadway near his disabled vehicle in Osnaburg Township, according to the Stark County…

August 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller