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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…
· Jordan Miller

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Stark County
Police identify 2 killed in Canton crash; video shows SUV traveling at high speed
Canton police have identified the two people killed in a violent two-vehicle crash Sunday evening on Navarre Road SW that also sent two others, including a child, to the hospital.…
· Jordan Miller

Stark County
2 killed, 2 hospitalized in Canton crash; witnesses describe speed, loud impact
Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Canton, according to the Canton Fire Department. Firefighters responded to…
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Stark County
Grand jury declines to indict woman charged in Canton double homicide, apartment fire
Criminal charges have been dismissed against a Canton woman accused of helping destroy evidence following the shooting deaths of two women inside an apartment that was set on fire…
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Stark County
Man accused of slamming patron to ground, assaulting others at North Canton restaurant
A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a waitress and two patrons at the Winking Lizard in Washington Square Plaza. According to information…
· Jordan Miller

Stark County
Dealership owner reveals new details about incident preceding deadly Alliance police shooting
The owner of an Alliance car dealership has provided new details about the confrontation that preceded Tuesday’s fatal officer-involved shooting, saying the incident involved a…
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Stark County
Canton man to walk free after grand jury declines to indict him in fatal July shooting
A Canton man who was charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in July will not face prosecution on that charge after a Stark County grand jury declined to indict…
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Carroll County
Minerva girls golf captures third straight EBC championship, Beaumariage wins individual title
The Minerva High School girls golf team completed a perfect run through the Eastern Buckeye Conference on Wednesday, capturing its third consecutive EBC championship with a…
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Stark County
‘Take Me Home’: Stark County program helps police reunite missing loved ones with families
For families caring for a child with autism or an elderly loved one with dementia, the possibility of that person wandering away can be a constant source of worry. What happens if…
· Jordan Miller

Carroll County
Minerva Athletic Hall of Fame to induct six new members Sept. 26
The Minerva Athletic Hall of Fame will welcome six new members later this month, recognizing former athletes, coaches and contributors whose accomplishments and dedication have…
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Stark County
Local man, 64, identified as suspect killed in Alliance police shooting
ALLIANCE, Ohio — Authorities have identified the man who died in Tuesday afternoon’s officer-involved shooting on Johnson Avenue as Joseph Derrico Jr., 64, of Alliance. Derrico…
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Stark County
Alliance police chief details deadly officer-involved shooting; neighbor recounts hearing gunfire
An Alliance man was shot and killed by police Tuesday afternoon after authorities say he brandished a handgun during an altercation at a local car dealership, refused to stop for…
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Stark County
Suspect dead after officer-involved shooting in Alliance
A suspect is dead after two Alliance police officers opened fire during a confrontation Tuesday afternoon, according to Alliance Police Capt. Don Wensel. Wensel told Jordan Miller…
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Stark County
Man arrested on felony domestic violence charge after large police response near Planet Fitness
A man was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge Monday following an incident that prompted a large police presence near Planet Fitness on Whipple Avenue NW. According to…
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