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Stark County

Mario Lerario heading to prison after accepting plea deal in hit-and-run case that killed Abby Vanest

A Stark County man is heading to prison for the death of a 23-year-old woman. Mario Lerario, 40, is accused of hitting and killing Abby Vanest in November of 2020 while he was…

August 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County resident contracts La Crosse Virus after being bit by mosquito

The Tuscarawas County Health Department is reporting that a resident of Tuscarawas County has been diagnosed with La Crosse virus, an illness which is transmitted through the bite…

August 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local teen killed in mini-bike crash

Officials are investigating a motorcycle accident that left a 17-year-old boy dead Sunday afternoon. Canton Police Chief Jack Angelo says Gage A. Carroll, of Canton, died from…

August 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities searching for juvenile who escaped attention center, stole vehicle before crashing in Dover

Two juveniles escaped the Stark County Attention Center on Sunday, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office. Following the escape from the center, the two juveniles…

August 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man accused of shooting, killing father of Lucas twins turns himself in

A man has surrendered and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing Aaron Lucas. Nichalous Harvey, 37, of Canton, is accused of shooting Lucas multiple times Sunday…

August 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Arrest made in drive by shooting that killed 65-year-old Canton woman

An arrest has been made in the Saturday evening shooting death of a 65-year-old woman who was fatally shot in her driveway. Police say Javier D. Blood, of 26th St. NE, was booked…

August 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Hall of Fame festivities capped off with Concert for Legends

I was trying to think of an appropriate start to this piece but I believe the President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, David Baker, said it best when he took the mic on…

August 10, 2021 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Father killed overnight, hours before he was to testify in murder trial of his one-year-old son

The father of Ace and ArCel Lucas was found dead in the driveway of a home located in the 10000 block of 13th St. NW Sunday evening, according to Canton Police. Aaron Lucas, 29,…

August 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police investigating murder of 65-year-old woman

A 65-year-old woman was shot to death Saturday night in the 100 block of Belden Avenue SE. inside her home. Canton police say the victim, Jenny B. Norris, was shot in the abdomen.…

August 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Local softball players win national championship

A group of local softball players are celebrating after winning a national championship last week as members of the Lady Rebels ’08. The travel ball team competed in the 12u…

August 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County man wanted for alleged child rape of two young children arrested in NC

Federal agents have made an arrest of a 26-year-old man from Tuscarawas County who was wanted on two counts of child rape. Colt Crites was arrested in Durham, NC for rape…

August 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pro Football Hall Of Fame, Canton Regional Chamber Of Commerce revise COVID protocols

In a press release sent by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in accordance with the latest health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Pro Football…

August 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Officials on scene of fatal crash in Louisville area

An official with the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed to JMN that their department is currently on scene of a fatal two-vehicle accident in the Louisville area. The accident…

August 3, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man dies days after motorcycle accident

An East Canton man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle accident in Paris Township on July 28. The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says Roger L. Redman, 72,…

August 3, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Employee dies after industrial accident in Bolivar

An employee of Premier Enterprises is dead following an accident Monday evening. The Bolivar Fire Department was dispatched to the business at 10822 Fort Laurens Rd for reports of…

August 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

CDC urges Stark County residents to mask up as Covid-19 cases rise; deaths remain rare

The low vaccination rate and the substantial transmission of Covid in Stark County has the CDC urging residents to begin masking indoors again, regardless of their vaccination…

August 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

$28 million raised for new Aultman cancer center coming to Canton in 2022

A new facility for cancer patients is coming to Canton and the funding is complete. “Each gift and every dollar helped us reach this goal, and we are so grateful to the wonderful…

August 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Tornado confirmed to have touched down in Carroll County

NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR JULY 29 2021 CARROLL COUNTY TORNADO EVENT... Start Location...6 miles east-northeast of Carrollton, Ohio End Location...7 miles southwest of Salineville,…

July 30, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Camper erupts into flames after crash, closes down Portage Street NW

A wicked fire Close down Portage Street north West in Jackson Twp. Friday afternoon. Officials say that a vehicle was traveling down portage, when it crashed into a camper,…

July 30, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local school district to require masks indoors

One local school district is taking a step they believe is necessary to protect students and staff from the spread of the coronavirus. Thursday evening, Canton City Schools…

July 30, 2021 · Jordan Miller