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Stark County

Second murder suspect identified in deadly Canton apartment shooting

A second suspect has been identified in connection with the fatal shooting of a Canton man earlier this week, and police have obtained a murder warrant for his arrest, authorities…

May 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man wanted in fatal Canton apartment shooting

UPDATE: The suspect has been arrested. A 51-year-old Canton man died after being shot inside an apartment on the city’s southeast side Sunday night, and police are searching for a…

May 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Nine arrested in Stark County human trafficking sting as part of statewide operation

Nine men were arrested in Stark County as part of a statewide human trafficking enforcement operation targeting individuals seeking to buy sex, authorities announced Thursday. The…

May 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

‘Someone shot my baby’: Teen wounded in Canton shooting; investigation ongoing

Note: JMN did edit this article to correct the address. It was initially reported that police were dispatched to 24th St NE, because that is what police provided in the police…

May 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

DNA match leads to arrest in 2016 Jackson Township home invasion stabbing case

A 38-year-old Canton man has been charged in connection with a 2016 home invasion and stabbing in Jackson Township after investigators said a DNA match linked him to the crime…

May 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Major gas line leak forces evacuations, closes 12th Street in Strasburg

A major gas line leak prompted evacuations and a road closure in Strasburg on Thursday afternoon, according to local police. The Strasburg Police Department said in a social media…

May 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff returns Memorial Day weekend; here's what to know

The smell of barbecue will once again fill the air near the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the 2026 Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff returns Memorial Day weekend with three days of food,…

May 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

2-year-old among 5 injured, 1 horse killed after pickup strikes buggy in Stark Co.

A horse-drawn buggy hauling a boat and carrying five people, including a 2-year-old child, was struck by a pickup truck early Thursday morning on Manchester Avenue NW, injuring…

May 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Local woman among 8 indicted in Ohio Medicaid fraud, theft crackdown

Eight people have been indicted in Ohio in connection with alleged Medicaid fraud and theft schemes that prosecutors say cost the government health-care program and vulnerable…

May 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman injured in reported assault, gunfire investigation underway in Canton park

Canton police are investigating after a woman reported being assaulted by multiple people and shots being fired during a disturbance at a city park Tuesday night. Officers were…

May 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Salem Super Cruise to go without DORA as city shifts decision to event organizers

Salem event organizers will now decide whether the city’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area will be part of their events after City Council approved changes to the event…

May 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities warn public to stay off former Stark County landfill amid ATV concerns

Stark County officials are warning residents to stay off the former Exit Landfill property in Osnaburg Township, citing growing concerns over trespassing and all-terrain vehicle…

May 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Woman killed in Columbiana County crash involving semi-truck

A 58-year-old Campbell woman died after a collision involving a semi-truck Monday morning in Mahoning County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Yolanda Medina Matos was…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man accused of killing wife held on $5 million bond; supporters pack courtroom wearing victim’s image

An Alliance man accused of killing his wife will remain in the Stark County Jail on a $5 million bond following his first court appearance Monday, as grieving friends described…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police recover dozens of shell casings after shooting at Canton park

Police recovered at least 26 spent shell casings after a shooting at a Canton park Sunday evening that damaged multiple vehicles and endangered pedestrians and motorists,…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Salem girls, Minerva boys claim EBC track titles as records fall

Records tumbled and team championships were decided Friday night as Salem’s girls and Minerva’s boys captured Eastern Buckeye Conference track and field titles at Sebo Stadium.…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two killed in Perry Township crash identified; juvenile seriously injured

The two people killed in a head-on crash Saturday morning in Perry Township have been identified by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Cole Scholey, 21, of Beach City, and Kelly Kemp,…

May 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man killed after train collides with pickup truck in Canton

A 63-year-old Massillon man was killed Friday night when a train collided with a pickup truck in Canton, authorities said. Canton police said the crash occurred at about 10:04…

May 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two people dead following early morning crash in Stark County

Two people died following a crash Saturday morning in Stark County, according to authorities. Emergency crews were called to the area of Erie Street South and Navarre Road in…

May 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance homicide suspect extradited back to Stark County

A man accused of killing his wife in an Alliance homicide investigation has been extradited back to Stark County and is expected to make his first court appearance Monday. Robert…

May 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller