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Carroll County

Area tracksters reach podium, advance to finals at OHSAA State Meet after Day 1

The opening day of the OHSAA Track and Field State Championships produced a state championship, several All-Ohio performances and multiple athletes advancing to championship…

June 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fatal house fire in East Sparta under investigation; one person found dead

Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire that claimed the life of one person Thursday afternoon in eastern Stark County. Deputies from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office…

June 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Crusaders rally from four runs down to reach Division IV regional championship

Canton Central Catholic showed Tuesday why it has become one of Northeast Ohio's most resilient baseball teams. After falling behind 4-0 in the top of the first inning, the…

June 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Three hospitalized with critical injuries following early morning crash in Columbiana Co.

Three people suffered critical injuries in a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday in Columbiana County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers responded shortly after 1…

June 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Federal investigation leads to arrest of Stark County volunteer assistant fire chief

A Washington Township volunteer assistant fire chief has been suspended following his arrest in a federal investigation involving allegations of child sexual abuse material.…

June 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Best of the Best: Area athletes set for OHSAA Track and Field State Championships

Athletes from 42 local schools and programs will compete this week at the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Track and Field Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium…

June 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Armed standoff ends peacefully after hours-long incident in East Canton

A man was taken into custody Saturday night following an hours-long armed standoff in East Canton that prompted evacuations and the activation of the Alliance SWAT Team. Officers…

May 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fatal motorcycle crash under investigation in Hartville

A motorcyclist died following a single-vehicle crash Saturday night in Hartville, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at approximately 8:58 p.m. May…

May 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Griffith’s homer, Miller's shutout send Louisville to State Final Four

Seven years after capturing a state championship, the Louisville Leopards are headed back to the OHSAA Division III State Final Four. Behind a dominant pitching performance from…

May 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

6-year-old child dies following Plain Township house fire; investigation underway

Editors note: The Stark County Sheriff’s Office originally said that a 4-year-old died in the fire. They have since issued a correction, stating the child was six years old. A…

May 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Three hospitalized, including two children, after Plain Township house fire

Three people, including two children, were transported to area hospitals after a house fire in Plain Township on Friday, May 29. The fire was reported around 5 p.m. at a residence…

May 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man dies days after hit-skip crash involving good samaritans moving a tree

A 79-year-old Navarre man has died from injuries sustained in a hit-skip crash that seriously injured three pedestrians in Bethlehem Township earlier this week, according to an…

May 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville parents sue school district after 3-year-old child with autism left on van for hours

Two Louisville City School parents have filed a lawsuit against Louisville City Schools and several district employees, alleging their nonverbal autistic preschool son, Oliver,…

May 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron Police investigating fatal morning shooting on Kenmore Boulevard

Akron police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in the 800 block of Kenmore Boulevard. Police said officers responded around 10:01 a.m. May 27…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

21-year-old man arrested after alleged threat prompts lockdown at Perry Township business

A 21-year-old Canton man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly making an in-person threat to “shoot up” a Perry Township plasma donation center, prompting a lockdown and a…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. man in critical condition after hit-skip crash injures three helping move downed tree

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-skip crash in Bethlehem Township that left three people injured, including one man in critical condition, after a vehicle…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Johnson C. Smith, Albany State to meet in 2026 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic in Canton

Johnson C. Smith University and Albany State University will face off in the 2026 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic in Canton, bringing two reigning conference champions…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local man, 53, killed in Tuscarawas County crash with tanker truck

A Canton man was killed late Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County after investigators say he failed to stop at an intersection and struck a commercial tanker…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

911 calls reveal chaos after child seriously injured when car crashes into campground bathroom in Carroll County

Frantic 911 calls captured the chaotic moments after a vehicle crashed into a restroom building at Harrison Hills Campground on Sunday, seriously injuring a 2-year-old boy. The…

May 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

28-year-old man killed in Stark County Memorial Day crash

A 28-year-old Coshocton man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Memorial Day in Stark County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 2:56 p.m.…

May 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller