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Stark County

North Canton man arrested for drunk driving crash that killed John Pappas

A 27-year-old North Canton man was arrested Monday by the Jackson Township Police Department on charges related to a crash that killed a local man on Sept. 11, 2022 at 11 p.m.…

November 22, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Death investigation ongoing at Minerva-area home

Investigators spent hours at a home in the Minerva area Monday morning after receiving a call about a dead man laying in the front yard of a home in the 6700 block of Bayard Rd.…

November 21, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Minerva man sentenced to prison after driving high on drugs, killing motorist in crash

A 36-year-old Minerva man is set to spend the next eight years in prison for a crash that claimed the life of a Louisville man. Justin Keister, 36, pleaded guilty on Nov. 8 to a…

November 20, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

22-year-old Minerva woman killed in two-vehicle crash

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a young Minerva woman Thursday afternoon. Troopers were dispatched…

November 17, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fire quickly extinguished inside Alliance Soccer Fieldhouse

The Alliance Fire Department was dispatched to Alliance Elementary School on Thursday around noon for reports of a fire inside the Rockhill Soccer Field House. The fire was…

November 17, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Elderly man injured in East Sparta home explosion; state fire marshal investigating

One person was rescued by the East Sparta Fire Department after a home explosion Tuesday evening. According to fire officials, an elderly man was injured after being trapped in…

November 16, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover Mayor Homrighausen convicted of theft in office, other charges

A jury has convicted suspended Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen of six charges, including theft in office. Homrighausen has been the city’s mayor for eight terms. The jury handed…

November 16, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

New East Canton shop to serve ice cream, treats year-round

A new ice cream shop in the village of East Canton has opened its doors. Sugar Rush Creamery, located at 319 Nassau St, will be open year round - serving ice cream, sweet treats…

November 14, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

50-acre fire at East Sparta golf course contained

Photo courtesy of Canton Fire Department East Sparta fire crews have been busy since Thursday, trying to contain a brush fire at the Spring Valley Golf Course in Pike Township,…

November 14, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

5-year-old boy killed in Tuscarawas County crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash that occurred on US 36 near High St in the Village of Port Washington. The crash occurred at approximately 10:54…

November 12, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Stark County man dies in ATV crash; alcohol suspected factor

A 24-year-old man from Canton died Tuesday night in Tuscarawas County after crashing an ATV around 9:45 p.m. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the man was heading north…

November 9, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Family remembers New Philadelphia stabbing victim as 'genuine man'

The family of New Philadelphia's latest homicide victim is remembering him a day after he passed away from his injuries. Nathan Green was stabbed multiple times by Corey Harshey,…

November 2, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Victim in New Philadelphia stabbing dies from injuries, suspect facing murder charges

A New Philadelphia man has died days after being stabbed in the head and neck after an intruder allegedly broke into his apartment Friday. According to New Philadelphia Police,…

November 1, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Juvenile inmates involved in Indian River riot assault corrections officer at new facility

Three of the 12 juvenile inmates arrested in connection to the Indian River riots on Oct. 22 are accused of causing an incident at the state's Circleville juvenile facility near…

November 1, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sources: Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility requiring administrative staff to work units due to short staff

Over a week after the riots at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility (IRJCF), staff remains short according to anonymous sources within the facility. All members of the…

October 31, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia man arrested, charged for stabbing neighbor in alleged home invasion

The New Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred Friday night in the city. According to New Philadelphia Police, Corey Harshey, 33, allegedly…

October 31, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two hospitalized in Paris Township crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol in investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Stark County. Troopers were dispatched to Beechwood Ave for the…

October 30, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Local school board member faces second theft charge this year

Canton Local School Board Member Scott Hamilton is facing another theft charge, his second such charge this year. Hamilton is accused of taking down campaign-style signs that ask…

October 27, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man shot, killed in Canton by girlfriend’s father; suspect arrested

A man is dead after being shot and killed in Canton late Tuesday night around 8 p.m. According to Canton Police, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of 16th St N.W. for a…

October 26, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

East Sparta, Massillon men killed in separate motorcycle weekend crashes

Two men were killed in a pair of separate motorcycle crashes over the weekend in Stark County. CANTON Early Sunday morning, the Canton Police Department responded to 15th St NE…

October 24, 2022 · Jordan Miller