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Carroll County

Northeast Senate League names founding commissioner

The newly formed Northeast Senate League has selected longtime educator and athletic administrator Curt Hamilton as its first commissioner, officials announced, as the conference…

April 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Judge sides with Canton in firing of officer seen in K-9 bodycam video

A Stark County judge has upheld the termination of a Canton police officer who was captured on body camera video using a K-9 during an arrest in 2024, reversing an earlier…

April 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Low enrollment prompts Claymont school consolidation, building closure

Facing declining enrollment and rising costs, the Claymont City School District Board of Education has approved a plan to consolidate schools, including the closure of Claymont…

April 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Report: Stark County mother, boyfriend charged after child critically injured at Airbnb

An Ohio woman and her boyfriend have been arrested after a 3-year-old child was found critically injured at an Airbnb in Henry County, according to court documents and reporting…

April 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

TORNADO WARNING ISSUED FOR STARK, WAYNE COUNTIES; STORM MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH

A tornado warning has been issued for portions of Stark, Wayne and Holmes counties Tuesday night as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through the region.…

March 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Suspect fatally shot after three officer-involved incidents in Harrison County

A man accused of firing at law enforcement officers during a pursuit in Harrison County died Monday after being involved in three separate officer-involved shootings, authorities…

March 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Scratch Steakhouse to close Louisville location due to building structural issues

Scratch Steakhouse and Lounge will close its Louisville location at the end of April, with the owner citing significant structural issues tied to a neighboring building. Owner…

March 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

State News

Report: Suspect fires at officers during high-speed chase in Jefferson-Harrison county area

Authorities responded to a reported high-speed chase Monday in the Jefferson-Harrison county area that included gunfire and a foot pursuit, according to local officials. A deputy…

March 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Mother, 12-year-old son killed in Akron shooting; suspect in custody

A suspect is in custody following a shooting that left a woman and her 12-year-old son dead Saturday night in Akron, police said. Officers were called around 8:10 p.m. to the area…

March 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Vandals cause more than $100K in damage at Hall of Fame Village construction site

Police are investigating a vandalism and breaking-and-entering incident that caused more than $100,000 in damage at a construction site in Hall of Fame Village, authorities said.…

March 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Driver critically injured after rear-ending school bus in Columbiana County

A driver was critically injured Thursday morning following a crash involving a school bus in Columbiana County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the…

March 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

All students at Stark Co. elementary receive new coats through Operation Warm partnership

Every student at Lexington Elementary walked away with more than just a new coat this week — they left with warmth, confidence and a reminder that their community cares. Through a…

March 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Enhanced severe weather risk issued for local counties; damaging winds, tornadoes possible

Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas counties are under an enhanced risk for severe weather today, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes as multiple rounds of…

March 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Toddler dies after being trapped in Plain Township house fire

A 23-month-old girl has died after being rescued from a house fire in Plain Township, authorities said. The fire was reported around 9:22 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, in the 3400 block…

March 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Quadruple amputee cornhole player charged with murder in Maryland shooting

A professional cornhole player who gained national attention as a quadruple amputee has been charged with murder after authorities say he fatally shot a man during an argument…

March 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area girls basketball standouts earn Division I, II and III All-Ohio honors

Several area athletes from Stark and surrounding counties earned recognition on the 2026 All-Ohio girls basketball teams, as announced Tuesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media…

March 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police: Man charged after intentional high-speed crash injures woman

A Canton man is facing multiple charges after police say he drove recklessly and caused a crash that seriously injured another driver Friday morning on Cleveland Avenue NW.…

March 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton plans roundabout with train tracks running through busy intersection

A proposed redesign of the Fulton Road, 25th Street and Harrison Avenue intersection would introduce a roundabout with railroad tracks running directly through it — a feature city…

March 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Multi-vehicle crash slows I-77 South near Tuscarawas St during rush hour

A multi-vehicle crash is causing significant delays along Interstate 77 in Canton during the Monday afternoon rush. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday on I-77 southbound…

March 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Secrest, Ujcich lead area selections on Division IV–VII All-Ohio teams

The 2026 Divisions IV, V, VI and VII girls basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Monday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association, recognizing the top players across the state…

March 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller