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Stark County

91-year-old man found dead hours after crash near U.S. 30 in Canton; vehicle hidden from view in wooded area

A 91-year-old Ashland man was found dead Wednesday afternoon inside a heavily damaged vehicle that had apparently been off the roadway for some time, according to Canton police.…

October 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio attorney general sues two home-improvement companies over more than $200,000 in consumer complaints

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson has filed separate lawsuits against two home-improvement companies accused of accepting payments from customers without completing promised…

October 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County man charged with 11th OVI offense after crash, Ohio State Highway Patrol says

A Tuscarawas County man with 10 previous convictions for operating a vehicle under the influence has been charged with his 11th OVI offense following a crash in Gnadenhutten,…

October 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

ODOT closes Tuscarawas County bridge indefinitely after inspectors discover significant cracking

A Tuscarawas County bridge has been closed indefinitely after inspectors discovered significant cracking in a beam previously damaged by a vehicle hauling heavy machinery. The…

October 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

911 call reveals chaotic moments after two women escaped Stark County correctional facility

Two women who escaped from a Stark County correctional facility Monday evening used a thick robe to cross razor wire before jumping as much as 12 feet from a roof, according to…

October 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Two women who escaped Stark County correctional facility remain at large

Two women who escaped from a Stark County correctional facility Monday evening are believed to remain at large Tuesday morning, according to a Canton police spokesperson. Lt.…

October 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Carroll County

45-year-old man rescued after nearly three hours trapped in auger inside Carroll County silo

A 45-year-old man was rescued Sunday evening after becoming trapped in an auger inside a 60-foot silo in Carroll County, prompting a complex rescue operation involving an…

October 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Judge rules against Feister brothers in Massillon football eligibility lawsuit

A visiting judge has ruled against two Massillon Washington High School football players in their legal battle with the Ohio High School Athletic Association, denying their…

October 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Motorcycle crash leaves one dead in Carroll County; crash victim identified

A 70-year-old man was killed Thursday afternoon when his motorcycle struck a trailer being pulled by a truck in Carroll County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The…

October 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron Police identify person of interest, recover vehicle in fatal hit-and-run

Akron police have identified a person of interest and recovered the vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 38-year-old man last month.…

October 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Attorneys say at least four Massillon football players can play Friday as OHSAA lawsuit continues

At least four of the six Massillon Washington High School football players involved in an ongoing eligibility lawsuit against the Ohio High School Athletic Association will be…

October 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Jerzee’s closes Centennial Plaza restaurant after five-year run

Jerzee’s Cafe has closed its downtown Canton location at Centennial Plaza, with owner Chris Maggiore saying the event-driven nature of the site made it difficult to generate…

October 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Governor DeWine’s expedited pardon project surpasses 300 pardons in Ohio

More than 300 people have now received pardons through Gov. Mike DeWine’s expedited pardon initiative, according to the governor’s office. DeWine announced Tuesday that he has…

October 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Family of five displaced, dog dies after Stark County house fire

A family of five was displaced and a dog died after a fire damaged a Lexington Township home Monday. The fire was reported at 12425 McCallum Ave. NE, according to Lexington…

October 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Identities released of two women killed after being pinned between trucks in Tuscarawas County

Authorities have released the identities of two women who died after being pinned between two pickup trucks in Tuscarawas County over the weekend. The Tuscarawas County Coroner’s…

October 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

18-year-old pleads guilty in crash that killed off-duty Ohio police officer

An 18-year-old has pleaded guilty in connection with a 2025 crash that killed an off-duty Wellston police officer and seriously injured another officer, according to the Ohio…

October 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Motorcyclist dies from injuries following Stark County crash

A 64-year-old Navarre man has died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening in Stark County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The Canton Post of the…

October 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

OHSAA rules Massillon's Feister brothers ineligible; court fight heads to hearing

Attorneys representing six Massillon Washington student-athletes are asking a Stark County judge to continue protecting the players from Ohio High School Athletic Association…

October 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Two women killed after truck rolls forward, pins them between vehicles in Tuscarawas County

Two women who died after being found unresponsive between two vehicles in Tuscarawas County had apparently been pinned between the trucks for about two hours, according to new…

October 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Shoplifting suspect arrested after police pursuit ends with crash into Perry Township home

A shoplifting investigation led to a police pursuit that ended when a vehicle crashed into a Perry Township home Sunday afternoon, according to police. Perry Township police said…

October 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller