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Stark County

Canton man accused of beating elderly man changes plea

A change of plea has come in a brutal Stark County case. Travonce Backie, the man accused of beating 85-year-old Ralph White so bad he nearly died, has changed his plea from not…

July 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man dies in single-vehicle crash

A 33-year-old Alliance man died Wednesday evening after being involved in a single-vehicle crash in Perry Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The driver of the…

July 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton woman bakes cookies celebrating black hairstyles; raising awareness for hair discrimination

Quarantine was a time period for people to dive into a new hobby. For 28 year-old Sierra Lepley, that new hobby was baking. The Alliance native and Canton resident works as a…

July 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Man claims someone fired shots at his drone in Carroll County

An Akron man says his typical drone flight took an unexpected turn Monday evening when bullets began to fly into the sky. Zac Riter says he was flying his drone around rural…

July 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Law enforcement searching for Tuscarawas County man wanted for hit-and-run accident

The Midvale Police Department is asking for your help locating a 27-year-old Uhrichsville man who was involved in a single-car accident Tuesday afternoon. Midvale police tell JMN…

July 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local 13-year-old drowns at Ohio beach

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has identified a Canton area teen who drowned Monday in Lake Erie. Omarion Baker, 13, was swimming at Villa Angela Beach in Cleveland when he…

July 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon man charged with vehicular homicide after crashing into motorcycle, killing rider; drugs, alcohol suspected

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that left one man dead and another man behind bars. The accident occurred around 3 a.m. Monday…

July 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested for April murder in Canton

The Canton Police have arrested a man in connection with an April murder. On April 27, 2021, police responded to the 600 block of Cleveland Ave. SW for reports of an unconscious…

July 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fast rain overwhelms sewer systems; emergency crews help with floods in Stark County

Emergency personnel are on scene of several locations in Stark County due to high waters caused by a fast and heavy downpour of rain Wednesday evening. The Belden Village Mall…

June 30, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

American Flags stolen from display along Faircrest Ave in Canton Township

Yes, people will steal just about anything. The Canton Township Road and Parks Department is asking for the return of stolen flags that were placed along Faircrest Ave in honor of…

June 29, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

New park coming to Carrollton; accessible for children with special needs

Carroll County residents will be able to rejoice and enjoy a new park in the Carrollton Village this fall. The Village of Carrollton will be obtaining 9.8 acres of land from the…

June 28, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Police arrest second suspect in murder of Devon Meredith

Thomas Humphrey, 48, was arrested by Canton Police Wednesday night in the murder of Devon Meredith. Humphrey was charged with Complicity to Commit Murder after police responded to…

June 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

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

Stark County

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

Stark County

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

Tuscarawas County

19-year-old Strasburg man killed in overnight Motorcycle crash

A local man has died after crashing his motorcycle around 4 a.m. Monday morning. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Angel Gonzalez Lopez was traveling west on Township Road 432…

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