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Canton City Schools fire three former assistant coaches from district jobs; former HC on unpaid suspension

The Canton City School Board voted unanimously to terminate three of the six former assistant McKinley football coaches from their district employment - separate from their…

June 24, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Suspect in murder of Massillon man turns himself in; second suspect remains at large

One of the two suspects in the murder of 27-year-old Devon Meredith of Massillon has turned himself in, according to Canton Police Lt. Dennis Garren. Robert L. Torrence II, 29,…

June 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Canton police searching for two suspects charged with murder of Massillon man at Canton home

The Canton Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for two men who they believe were involved in the murder of a Massillon man in a Canton home. Police are searching for…

June 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

911 call about assault leads police to find Canton man dead inside home

The Canton Police Department is investigating the death of a 27-year-old. Police were dispatched to a home in the 1400 block of 6th St NW after a caller said a man had been…

June 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

State Fire Marshal investigating arson of Uniontown home

The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office was requested for assistance in an investigation Monday in Uniontown. The Uniontown Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire…

June 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Twp. Police identify victims in triple murder-suicide; two children dead

The Jackson Township Police Department has identified the deceased in Sunday’s suspected triple murder-suicide. Chief Mark Brink says when his department responded for a welfare…

June 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Four family members dead in Jackson Twp; police suspect triple murder-suicide

The Jackson Twp. Police department is currently investigating after four family members were found dead in the 6800 block of Salerno St, NW. Chief Mark Brink said his department…

June 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Video released in McKinley football pepperoni pizza incident, family seeking Hate Crime violation

The Canton City School District has released the video of the entire incident involving several coaches who allegedly forced a player to consume a pepperoni pizza against despite…

June 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff’s office investigating weekend homicide in Plain Township

One person is dead after officials with the Stark County Sheriff’s Office say they responded to a shooting in the 700 block of West Common Street NE in Plain Township. The…

June 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former McKinley head football coach, assistant coach speak out

At the center of an investigation that has captured much of Northeast Ohio, former Canton McKinley head football coach Marcus Wattley has decided to speak out after the Canton…

June 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man wanted by federal agents for Canton assault, robbery

Federal agents are asking for your help in located a man wanted for an assault and robbery. The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a money reward for…

June 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton City Schools concludes investigation of coaches who forced a player to eat pork against religion, files police report

Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Talbert tells JMN that the school district has concluded their investigation into head coach Marcus Wattley and seven other coaches who…

June 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton mom charged after throwing child out window, attempted to toss out second child

A Canton mother has been charged with child endangering, felonious assault and domestic violence after Canton Police say she placed her children in danger by "throwing one out the…

June 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Attorney: Canton McKinley football coaches forced player to consume pork against player's religious beliefs

More details are being released regarding the suspension of eight McKinley football coaches, including the team's head coach. The family of a Canton McKinley football player has…

June 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Female body found near Canton’s Lee Park; police investigating

Canton Police tell JMN that their department is conducting a death investigation after a female body was located in the 1600 block of 4th St SE Monday. The identity of the female…

June 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton McKinley head football coach, seven assistants placed on paid leave for alleged misconduct

Canton McKinley’s Head Football Coach and seven other coaches have been placed on administrative leave, according to a statement released to JMN. An official with the school says…

May 27, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Hobby Lobby plans to open store in Stark County near Belden

It’s a dream come true for many crafters in the area. Hobby Lobby will be opening a store in Jackson Township - it’s first in Stark County. The popular craft retail store filed…

May 27, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Area residents asked to shelter inside due to traveling smoke from fire at PSC Metals in Canton

The Canton Township Fire Department and multiple other departments remain on scene of a large fire at PSC Metals at Varley and Gambrinus SW. An official with Canton Township Fire…

May 26, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Daystar Auto organizes memorial golf outing for employee who died of Covid

Like many around the globe, the Daystar Auto Family suffered an unbearable loss at the hands of Covid-19 in 2020. Tom Utley, a 49-year-old manager at Daystar’s North Canton…

May 26, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Waynesburg man arrested by federal agents on burglary, stalking-related charges

William D. Boggs, 43, of N. Mill St. in Waynesburg was arrested by federal agents Tuesday morning after a swat situation. Anne Murphy, spokeswoman for the US Marshals, tells JMN…

May 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller