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Stark County

Mother of juvenile charged with tampering with evidence in fatal Alliance shooting

The mother of a 14-year-old boy accused in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Alliance girl has been charged with tampering with evidence, according to court records. Erin…

June 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

'Kids are curious': Canton mother urges gun safety after son's accidental shooting death

When Crenatica Zollicoffer talks about her son, she doesn't start with the day he died. She starts with SpongeBob. She remembers a little boy who loved Baby Shark, playing outside…

June 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

15-year-old girl killed in Alliance shooting; 14-year-old boy arrested and charged

A 15-year-old girl died late Friday afternoon after being shot in the head in Alliance, and a 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with her death, according to police.…

June 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

A year after Ryan Godbey's disappearance, a mother's search remains unfinished

One year after Ryan "JJ" Godbey disappeared, their mother still wakes up each day hoping for the same thing. Not a court hearing. Not another arrest. Not even another headline.…

June 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton's Centennial Plaza lands Parmalee after Niko Moon success

After the success of its first ticketed concert featuring Niko Moon in September 2025, Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton is continuing to expand its entertainment offerings this…

June 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Victim identified in fatal Lexington Township (Stark County) crash

Authorities have identified the woman killed in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck Monday afternoon in Lexington Township. The Stark County Coroner’s Office…

June 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man, nonprofit indicted in alleged theft of charitable donations

A Stark County man and the nonprofit organization he founded have been indicted on allegations they stole approximately $375,000 in charitable donations over a three-year period,…

June 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police investigating shooting that injured two men in Stark County

Two men were injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Canton Township, according to a Canton Police Department investigative report. Officers were dispatched around 9:33 p.m. June…

June 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Officials release name of Stark County man killed in weekend ATV crash

The Stark County Coroner's Office has identified the man who died following an ATV crash Sunday afternoon in Pike Township as David Jones, 66, of East Sparta. According to the…

June 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says state should end the death penalty

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that he now believes the state should eliminate the death penalty, marking a significant shift from a position he once championed as a…

June 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

One dead, two injured in crash involving semi-truck in Lexington Township

One person was killed and two others were injured Monday afternoon in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck in Lexington Township, according to the Stark County…

June 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County woman, 38, charged with murder after fatal shooting at apartment complex

A Canton woman has been charged with murder after a man died following an early-morning shooting Sunday at a northeast Canton apartment complex, police said. According to the…

June 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon husband and wife killed in weekend motorcycle crash

A Massillon man and woman died after a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in Holmes County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at about 3:33 p.m. June…

June 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sheriff: ATV rider dies after crash in Stark County

A person was killed Sunday afternoon following an ATV crash in Pike Township, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched around 3:24 p.m. to the 6100…

June 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County 18-year-old charged with murder in Cuyahoga Falls shooting

An 18-year-old Canton man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting Friday afternoon in Cuyahoga Falls, according to police. The shooting was reported around 2:15…

June 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Motorcyclist killed in Stark County crash early Friday morning

A 47-year-old man died early Friday morning after a motorcycle crash on Cleveland Avenue Northwest, according to the Canton Police Department. Police said officers were dispatched…

June 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Juveniles arrested after shots fired near local school,police say

Two juveniles were arrested and firearms were recovered following a shots-fired incident near Lane Field that left a teenage girl injured, according to police. Officers responded…

June 11, 2026 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Stark County

Alliance police sergeant charged following off-duty arrest

An Alliance police sergeant is facing criminal charges after authorities say he was involved in a crash and subsequent foot pursuit in Mahoning County earlier this month. Sgt.…

June 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Missing Alliance man still sought; police continue following leads

Authorities continue searching for a 20-year-old Alliance man who has been missing for nearly a week, while investigators pursue reported sightings and other leads across the…

June 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

'In God's Hands': Jackson boys sprint to 4x100 state championship

The Jackson boys 4x100-meter relay team saved its best race of the season for the biggest stage. The quartet of Corey Jacobs, Preston Young, Micah Regimbal and Jackson Baker raced…

June 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller