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Stark County
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on I-77 in Canton early Wednesday morning
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle early Wednesday morning while walking along Interstate 77, according to Canton Police Chief John Gabbard. Officers responded around 3:30…
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Stark County
Local man, 65, hospitalized after being struck by car in Stark County
A 65-year-old man was seriously injured Monday morning after being hit by a car while standing in the roadway at a Canton intersection. The collision happened just before 6 a.m.…
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Stark County
Salem man accused of trying to open car doors at Mount Union, leads police on foot chase
A Salem man is facing multiple charges after police say he attempted to open car doors on the University of Mount Union campus and then fled from officers. Noah Bainbridge, 26,…
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Stark County
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Tuscarawas County crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle motorcycle crash that left a Louisville man seriously injured Saturday afternoon in Tuscarawas County. According to…
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Carroll County
Minerva, Malvern schools to welcome new superintendents in 2025
Two local school districts are preparing for leadership changes as both Minerva Local and Brown Local schools announced new superintendents to take over effective August 1, 2025.…
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Stark County
Man arrested in connection with suspicious fire at Sippo Lake Park bridge
A man has been arrested and charged following a suspicious fire at Sippo Lake Park in the early morning hours of March 25. According to the Perry Township Police Department,…
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Stark County
Stark Co. bar shooting leaves 75-year-old man dead; suspect charged with murder
The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday night at a bar in Canton Township. Deputies responded to the Old Landmark Tavern,…
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Stark County
Beloved East Canton restaurant to close its doors
After nearly a decade of serving homestyle meals to the East Canton community, Lowry’s Family Restaurant will soon close its doors for good. Owners Brian and Jamie Lowry announced…
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Stark County
Jackson Township man arrested after 3-hour standoff, hostage situation
A Jackson Township man is behind bars after allegedly holding a victim hostage during a domestic incident Thursday night, prompting a three-hour standoff with police. Officers…
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Stark County
Canton emergency calls temporarily routed to Stark County Sheriff’s dispatch
Emergency calls in Canton are temporarily being handled by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center as the city works to resolve an issue with its phone system, officials…
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Stark County
Man arrested in Robertsville on felonious assault warrant; officials dispel standoff rumors
Deputies from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office assisted the U.S. Marshals Task Force in executing an arrest warrant Tuesday in the 11000 block of Lincoln Street E., according to…
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Stark County
Skeletal remains identified as missing Michigan man after 23 years
More than 23 years after skeletal remains were discovered in Stark County, authorities have identified the man as Anthony Bernard Gulley of Pontiac, Michigan. The breakthrough was…
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Sports
From Underdogs to Unstoppable: Perry Panthers’ Cinderella run reaches state championship
The Perry Panthers’ Cinderella postseason run continues. A team that limped into the playoffs with a 9-13 record is now on the doorstep of a Division II state championship.…
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Stark County
Massillon teen charged after school restroom fight involving knife
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with felonious assault in juvenile court following a fight inside a restroom at Massillon Washington High School that left another student…
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Stark County
Man shot outside Jerzees Sports Grille in Canton, suspect at large
A man was shot outside Jerzees Sports Grille on Fulton Road NW late Sunday night before re-entering the bar, where emergency responders found him injured, according to Canton…
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Carroll County
Minerva’s Dietrich ends high school wrestling career with emotional fifth-place finish at state
Minerva senior Hunter Dietrich left everything on the mat in the final match of his high school wrestling career, securing a fifth-place finish at the OHSAA state tournament with…
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Carroll County
Fairless' Sullivan, Canton South's Prosperi one win away from state titles
After a humbling experience at last year’s state tournament, Fairless senior Collin Sullivan knew he had unfinished business. One year ago, Sullivan left Columbus without a win in…
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Sports
Alliance's Abigail Mozden punches ticket to state championship, inspired by family legacy
With a swift takedown and a decisive pin, Alliance senior Abigail Mozden is heading to the OHSAA girls’ state wrestling championship match at 135 pounds. Mozden secured her spot…
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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…
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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…
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