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Local woman and mother of five seriously injured in State Route 43 crash
A 42-year-old mother of five remains hospitalized with serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Osnaburg Township. According to the Canton Post of the Ohio…
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First Ladies Library and Museum in Canton closes amid federal shutdown
The National First Ladies Library & Museum has temporarily closed its facilities in Canton due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The closure affects the Visitor Center,…
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Stark County
Stark County woman, 33, dies four days after being struck by a Jeep on Route 21
A 33-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle last week in Stark County, authorities said. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Brittany Kemp-Merritt of Beach City…
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Stark County
Fishers Foods to close last Stark Co. store after 92 years, ending final store operations October 14
After more than nine decades serving Stark County, Fishers Foods announced Tuesday it will close its last remaining store. The family-owned grocer said its final day of operations…
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Stark County
Ball-loving golden retriever from Jackson Township scores role in “Air Bud Returns”
Charlie, a 3-year-old golden retriever from Jackson Township, is headed to Hollywood — or at least Vancouver. The playful pup has been chosen as one of two dogs to star as Buddy…
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Stark County
North Canton police searching for missing 16-year-old boy last seen running with cross-country team
UPDATE: Brady was been located safely. Editors note: This story first stated that the teen was last seen on Sept. 25. That information was provided by officials and was incorrect…
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Stark County
135 arrested in ‘Operation Next Door’ crackdown on human trafficking across Ohio
A statewide human trafficking operation conducted last week by more than 100 law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of 135 people seeking to buy sex – including from…
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Stark County
Canton woman killed after being struck by two vehicles on Tuscarawas Street
A Canton woman died after being struck by two vehicles on Tuscarawas Street West Friday afternoon, according to police. Chief John Gabbard of the Canton Police Department said…
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Stark County
Alliance man charged with arson after fire at abandoned building Thursday morning
An Alliance man has been arrested after police say he intentionally set fire to an abandoned city-owned building Thursday morning. Alliance police said officers were called at…
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Stark County
Pedestrian killed in crash on State Route 800 in Stark County
The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday night in Stark County. The crash happened around 8:26 p.m.…
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Stark County
Pro Football Hall of Fame breaks ground on $19M KeyBank Center
The Pro Football Hall of Fame broke ground Tuesday on its largest event space yet, the $19.3 million KeyBank Center, which is expected to open in time for Enshrinement Week 2027.…
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Stark County
Family, dog escape Jackson Township house fire; garage destroyed
Four people and a dog escaped safely after a fire tore through the garage of a Jackson Township home early Tuesday morning, according to township fire officials. Crews were called…
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Stark County
Stark County woman, 45, killed in single-vehicle crash
A 45-year-old Alliance woman was killed Sunday evening in a single-vehicle crash in Stark County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened about 6:19 p.m. on…
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Stark County
Alliance residents push back on proposed supportive housing project
Tensions boiled over Wednesday night as more than 40 residents packed into the Alliance Planning Commission meeting to oppose ICAN Housing’s proposed nine-unit development behind…
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Stark County
Jackson Township police searching for woman allegedly abducted at knifepoint
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman police say was forced into a vehicle at knifepoint Wednesday evening. Police identified the victim as 31-year-old…
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Stark County
Wanted sex offender dies by suicide during warrant attempt in Canton
A wanted sex offender died by suicide Tuesday after U.S. Marshals attempted to serve a warrant at a home in Canton, authorities told Jordan Miller News. Canton police said the…
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Stark County
Minerva man dies several days after crashing into a tree
A 64-year-old Minerva man has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash in Mahoning County last week. Michael S. Winn was driving a silver 2002 Ford Ranger north on…
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Stark County
Stark County man hospitalized after Monday night shooting in Canton
A 35-year-old Massillon man was hospitalized after being shot during an altercation in Canton Monday evening, according to police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around…
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Stark County
East Canton man facing new animal sex crime charges after prior conviction
An East Canton man with a prior conviction for bestiality has been arrested again on new animal sex crime charges, according to court records. Police allege that 29-year-old…
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Stark County
Stark County pastor charged after 14-year-old boy dies falling from church van
A 14-year-old boy has died after falling from a church van in Canton, and the pastor who was driving has been criminally charged, authorities said. Malachi I. Nichols-Williams…
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