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Stark County
Juvenile hospitalized after being shot; North Canton police investigating
North Canton police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his hand early Thursday morning, prompting authorities to execute a…
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Stark County
Police determine no threat to students following lockdown at Timken Elementary
Timken Elementary School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after two separate reports indicated a possible weapon could be brought onto school grounds, according to Canton…
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Carroll County
Minerva defeats Philo in four sets to capture sectional volleyball championship
The Minerva High School volleyball team is moving on in the postseason after defeating Philo in four sets to capture a sectional championship. The Lions earned a 3-1 victory,…
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Tuscarawas County
Victims identified in suspected Gnadenhutten double murder-suicide, including 22-month-old boy
Authorities have released the identities of three people, including a 22-month-old boy, found dead inside a Tuscarawas County home Wednesday morning in what investigators believe…
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Stark County
Fire at Aultman facility in Carrollton believed to have started beneath roof during replacement work
A fire at an Aultman facility in Carrollton Wednesday night is believed to have started after roofing materials beneath the building’s roof were accidentally ignited during…
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Tuscarawas County
“There just certainly wasn’t any indication”: Sheriff discusses suspected Tusc. Co. murder-suicide that killed three
Investigators believe the deaths of three people, including a 22-month-old boy, inside a Tuscarawas County home Wednesday morning may have been the result of a double…
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Tuscarawas County
Three found dead, including toddler, inside Gnadenhutten home after mysterious 911 call
Three people, including a 22-month-old boy, were found dead inside a Gnadenhutten home Wednesday morning after a mysterious 911 hang-up call prompted an extensive effort by…
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Tuscarawas County
Dover High School mourns second student suicide of school year; counselors available to support students
CONTENT NOTE: This article discusses suicide and the deaths of two high school students. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988…
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State News
Woman fatally shot in Portage County; suspect arrested on I-77
A woman was fatally shot Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, at a residence in Portage County, prompting a search that ended with the suspect’s arrest along Interstate 77 in Guernsey…
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State News
Woman shot in Portage County; suspect at large, two school districts placed on lockdown
Authorities in Portage County are searching for a suspect accused of shooting a woman at a residence in Atwater Township on Tuesday, prompting precautionary lockdowns at two area…
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Carroll County
2026 trick-or-treat dates and times for Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas counties
Halloween is just around the corner, and communities across Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas counties are preparing to welcome trick-or-treaters. EDITOR'S NOTE: Jordan Miller News…
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Stark County
19-year-old Massillon man dies after stabbing; police investigating
A 19-year-old Massillon man died Sunday morning after being stabbed during an apparent altercation inside a residence, according to the Massillon Police Department. Police…
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Sports
From courtroom setback to victory: Feister brothers cleared to play
Attorneys representing Massillon Washington High School football players Brayton and Brydon Feister are celebrating a major legal victory after Ohio's Fifth District Court of…
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Stark County
Stark Co. man charged with attempted aggravated murder after shots fired toward deputies in Tusc. County
A 46-year-old Canton man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted aggravated murder, after authorities say he fired gunshots in the direction of law enforcement…
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Stark County
Stark County woman, 38, dies after crashing SUV on U.S. Route 62
A 38-year-old Canton woman died Thursday evening after her SUV traveled off U.S. Route 62 and struck several objects in the median, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.…
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Stark County
Pedestrian critically injured in Perry Township hit-and-run; police searching for driver
A pedestrian was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Thursday evening in Perry Township, and police are asking for the public’s help locating the vehicle involved. Detective…
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Stark County
Canton firefighter, driver injured after car crashes into emergency vehicle on Interstate 77
Two people were injured, including a Canton firefighter, after a car struck a fire department vehicle that was blocking lanes at an earlier crash scene on Interstate 77 late…
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Stark County
91-year-old man identified after being found dead in crashed vehicle hidden in woods off U.S. 30
A 91-year-old man found dead Wednesday afternoon inside a heavily damaged vehicle concealed in a wooded area off U.S. Route 30 in Canton has been identified as David D. Duncan of…
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Stark County
Beyond the badge: Stark County sheriff’s chaplain dedicates his life to serving those who serve others
When a Stark County sheriff’s deputy is struggling with something they witnessed on the job, dealing with a personal crisis or simply needs someone to listen, Senior Chaplain…
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Tuscarawas County
Cat found dead after being shot with arrow in Tuscarawas County; case referred to prosecutor
The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an animal cruelty complaint after a cat was found dead from an apparent arrow wound. According to a sheriff’s report,…
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