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Stark County

Stark County woman, 31, killed in Kentucky crash

A Massillon, Ohio, woman was killed and a man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on Interstate 169 in western Kentucky. According to the Christian County…

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County woman killed in crash on Pennsylvania highway

A Strasburg woman died Saturday morning after a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 22 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the crash…

Stark County

Stark County man, 58, killed in motorcycle crash in Jackson Township

A North Canton man was killed Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash in Stark County, according to the Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash…

Stark County

VP Vance set to visit Canton on Monday, White House confirms

Vice President JD Vance will visit Canton on Monday, July 28, as part of a scheduled stop to discuss the administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” according to a statement from the…

Stark County

VIDEO: Look inside a hot air balloon at the Balloon Classic

State News

Gov. DeWine orders flags at half-staff following death of Ohio officer

Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered U.S. and Ohio flags on public buildings in Lorain County—including the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center and Rhodes State Office Tower—to be flown at…

State News

One of three Lorain police officers dies after ambush shooting

One of the three Lorain police officers shot in an ambush Wednesday has died, the police department announced Thursday. Officer Phillip Wagner, 35, died at MetroHealth Medical…

Stark County

Four former Canton City Schools employees wrongly paid nearly $40K after leaving jobs

Four former Canton City Schools employees were improperly paid nearly $40,000 in wages and bonuses after they had already left their jobs, according to a report released Thursday…

Stark County

Cracker Barrel in Jackson Township closed after early morning fire

Fire crews were called to the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Jackson Township early Thursday morning after a passerby reported flames coming from behind the building. The Jackson…

Stark County

What to know as the Balloon Classic soars into Canton this weekend

One of the most anticipated summer events in Stark County returns this weekend as the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic Presented by Aultman lifts…

Stark County

Stark County lottery player wins $2 million on scratch-off

A lucky customer at Market & Easton Bell Stores #21 in North Canton has claimed a $2 million annuity top prize from the Ohio Lottery’s $30 Royal Riches scratch-off game. According…

State News

Ohio officers shot in ambush identified; two remain in critical condition

Three Lorain police officers were shot Wednesday afternoon in what officials described as an ambush attack. Two of the officers are in critical condition, and the suspect is dead.…

State News

Three officers shot, two critically injured in Lorain ambush; suspect dead

Three police officers were shot Wednesday afternoon in what officials are describing as an ambush at an industrial park in Lorain. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. at the…

Stark County

Canton to open cooling centers amid high heat index forecast

With dangerously high heat indexes forecasted for the region, the City of Canton is partnering with Refuge of Hope and the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) to provide…

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas Co. man killed in early morning crash on I-77

A Newcomerstown man was killed early Wednesday in a single-vehicle crash along Interstate 77 in Guernsey County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers with the…

Stark County

Canton Police searching for missing 15-year-old girl

Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old girl from Canton who has been reported missing. April Sheaks was last seen in the Canton area, though details about her disappearance…

Stark County

Drivers may see steam as Canton Water Department repairs line beneath I-77

The Canton Water Department is actively working to repair the water line that supplies Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. The line runs beneath Interstate 77. As part of the repair…

State News

Boil advisory continues in Cadiz as residents voice concern over water quality

A boil advisory remains in effect for residents and water customers in the Village of Cadiz following continued issues with water quality linked to recent storms and extreme heat.…

Carroll County

Electric rates surge in Ohio as demand and capacity costs rise

Electric customers across Ohio are seeing higher bills this summer, driven by a sharp rise in capacity charges and increased demand during what’s shaping up to be one of the…

Sports

Louisville HS to join All-American Conference in 2026

After several years of independent competition, Louisville High School is set to join the All-American Conference (AAC) beginning with the 2026–27 school year, Louisville City…