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Stark County

One killed in four-vehicle crash, fire on U.S. Route 30 in Stark County

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a four-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Dec. 18 on U.S. Route 30 in Stark County. Troopers said the crash…

December 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man seriously injured after semi-truck hits horse and buggy in Stark County during afternoon

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash involving a commercial semi-truck and a horse-drawn buggy in Sugar Creek Township, according to a patrol news…

December 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Former Carrollton Schools treasurer Amy Spears granted early release from prison

Carroll County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael V. Repella II granted judicial release to former Carrollton Schools treasurer Amy Spears during a Dec. 17 court hearing, according…

December 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon man charged in fatal Stark County pedestrian crash

A Massillon man is facing multiple charges after a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Canton last month died from his injuries. Miguel L.L. Flowers, 55, has been charged with…

December 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Fire contained after explosion at oil well pad in Malvern Tuesday morning

A fire broke out Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, following an explosion at a well pad on June Road in Malvern, prompting a response from the Great Trail Fire District. Fire crews were…

December 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Ohio truck driver honored for rescuing Tusky Valley teen from burning bus after crash

As flames pushed toward the rear of a charter bus carrying dozens of students to a school band event, a nearby truck driver ran into thick smoke, crouched low and felt blindly…

December 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Train strikes SUV in Stark County; passenger of the vehicle hospitalized with serious injuries

A male passenger was seriously injured early Tuesday morning when a sport utility vehicle was struck and pushed by a train at a railroad crossing on Canton’s northeast side, fire…

December 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

School closings, delays announced across JMN coverage area for Monday, Dec. 15

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS — MONDAY, DEC. 15, 2025 The following school closings and delays have been announced for Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, across the JMN coverage area: Buckeye…

December 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Carroll County

Minerva man indicted after allegedly painting vehicle to conceal it following police pursuit

A Minerva man has been indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a police pursuit and an alleged attempt to conceal evidence, according to the Carroll County…

December 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

‘This was our week for justice’: A mother’s unbroken fight for Ryan Godbey

The family of Ryan “JJ” Godbey believed this would be the week they finally confronted the man accused of killing the 26-year-old performer — a moment they had waited for since…

December 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former Canton Mayor Thomas M. Bernabei dies at 76

The City of Canton is mourning the death of former Mayor Thomas M. Bernabei, who died Thursday morning at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness, according to a statement from…

December 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton teen arrested in September killing of 41-year-old man

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 41-year-old Canton man found dead in his northeast-side home in early September. Camryn D. Croston…

December 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police investigate reported shooting at The Strip in Jackson Township

Monday, Dec. 15 Update : Jackson Township Police have arrested Quincy Coleman, 24, who has a Carrollton address. He faces one charge of felonious assault. They say Coleman turned…

December 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

23-year-old charged with felonious assault in Jackson Township strip club shooting; suspect identified

A 23-year-old Akron man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Jackson Township strip club earlier this week, police said Tuesday. Jackson Township Police confirmed…

December 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two residents, four firefighters treated after apartment fire on Cleveland Ave in Canton

Two residents and four firefighters were treated for injuries after a fire broke out Monday afternoon at a three-unit apartment building on Cleveland Avenue Northwest, according…

December 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man dies days after being hit by car while walking

A Canton man has died after being struck by a vehicle while walking on the city’s northeast side late last month, according to a Canton police report obtained by Jordan Miller…

December 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Parents ‘thought we were going to die’ after son’s violent stabbing, Stark County couple says

A Stark County couple stabbed during a violent attack inside their home says they feared they would be killed and remain deeply shaken as they recover, speaking publicly for the…

December 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area schools well represented on Division VI, VII All-Ohio football teams

East Canton, United Local, Malvern, Conotton Valley, Strasburg-Franklin, East Palestine, Garaway, Columbiana Crestview, Newcomerstown, Southern Local and Leetonia were all…

December 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

All lanes of I-77 N blocked in Stark County due to crash

Traffic is at a standstill on northbound Interstate 77 following a crash Monday morning near the Belden Village area. All northbound lanes of I-77 were blocked as of about 11 a.m.…

December 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man shot, hospitalized during early-morning incident at Stark County strip club

A man was shot early Monday morning at a Jackson Township strip club, police said. Jackson Township police officers were called to the Diamond Royale, 4675 Munson St. NW, at about…

December 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller