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Tuscarawas County

Men injured in Friday night stabbing in Beach City; Tuscarawas County Sheriff investigating

A confusing chain of events led to one person being stabbed and another person behind bars Friday night in Beach City. Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell says his department…

June 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover grad Hunter Armstrong heading to Olympics in Men's 100 Backstroke

Tuscarawas County will be represented in Tokyo this summer at the Olympics. Hunter Armstrong, 20, a graduate of Dover High School, punched his ticket to the Olympics with a…

June 15, 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

Tuscarawas County

Late night fire damages building at Dover Chemical plant

Many local fire departments responded to a building fire at the Dover Cheminal plant late Thursday night. Dover’s fire chief says his department was dispatched to the 3676 Davis…

June 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County man arrested after assaulting female, shooting at witnesses

A man from Stonecreek was arrested Wednesday evening by Tuscarawas County deputies after they say he assaulted a woman and then proceeding to shoot in the direction of a witness…

June 9, 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

Tuscarawas County

18-year-old Newcomerstown man accidentally shoots, injures 12-year-old brother

The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in Newcomerstown that left a 12-year old injured. Sheriff Orvis Campbell says…

June 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Mason Tucci earns All-Ohio honors at state, younger sister Lexi places ninth

Sandy Valley's only state qualifiers made some noise at the Division II state track and field meet Friday morning. Mason Tucci, a junior for the Cardinals, earned a spot on the…

June 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton’s Baker wins state championship, prepares for other events

Carrollton senior Jacob Baker got straight to business Friday afternoon with a state championship at Hilliard Darby. Baker, a seated athlete for the Warriors, earned berths to the…

June 4, 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

Tuscarawas County

Performing art centers looking to welcome back entertainers, spectators

For everyone, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people's daily lives one way or another. Whether it changed how they did their jobs or spent their family time, everyday life has…

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