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Stark County

Teacher hospitalized after alleged hammer attack by inmate at Indian River facility

A teacher at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility was hospitalized Tuesday after reportedly being attacked by an inmate wielding a hammer, according to the union…

April 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

West Branch Schools address controversy over coach’s dismissal

West Branch Local Schools issued a statement Monday addressing community backlash following the decision not to renew Walt DeShields’ contract as head coach of the high school…

April 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Pilot identified in fatal Tuscarawas County plane crash

Authorities have identified the pilot killed in a plane crash last week in Tuscarawas County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 62-year-old Orville J. Evans of New…

April 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

11 y.o Stark Co. boy arrested on felony charges for false shooting, bomb threats at Stark Library

An 11-year-old Canton boy is in custody after police say he made a series of false emergency calls, including a bomb threat and a report of a shooting, targeting the Stark County…

April 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

All Stark Library branches closed Wednesday, for the 3rd day, following threats at main library

All Stark Library locations were closed Wednesday following a series of threats earlier in the week that prompted evacuations and early closures at the downtown Canton branch. The…

April 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County man charged with his ninth OVI following traffic stop

A Newcomerstown man with a history of impaired driving has been charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence, marking his ninth such offense, according to the Ohio…

April 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Tuscarawas County man on life support after weekend shooting; suspect identified, arrested

A Tuscarawas County man is on life support following a shooting Saturday evening in Harrison County, authorities said. According to a press release from the Harrison County…

April 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County woman hospitalized after fire ignites while smoking on oxygen

A woman was hospitalized and a cat was rescued after a fire broke out in a Canton apartment Friday morning, authorities said. The Canton Fire Department responded to the scene at…

April 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Toddler hospitalized after apparent accidental shooting in Akron

A 2-year-old boy is undergoing surgery after being shot in the abdomen Wednesday afternoon in what authorities believe may have been an accidental shooting. Akron police responded…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Suspect in Wooster officer-involved shooting hospitalized after pursuit

A suspect is in critical condition following an officer-involved shooting and multi-agency vehicle pursuit that began Wednesday afternoon in Wooster. According to a press release…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

UPDATE: A Louisville man has died following Tuscarawas Co. motorcycle crash last week

A Louisville man has died following a motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday in Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. David Metzger, 66, was pronounced…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

West Branch faces backlash after reportedly letting go of beloved girls basketball coach

The West Branch Local Schools Board of Education has informed longtime girls basketball coach Walt DeShields that he will not be returning to lead the Lady Warriors next season—a…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County man missing for three months found dead in woods near his home

A Carroll County man who had been missing since early January was found dead Monday in a wooded area less than a mile from his home. The body of 69-year-old Travis Charles Belew…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on I-77 in Canton early Wednesday morning

A man was struck and killed by a vehicle early Wednesday morning while walking along Interstate 77, according to Canton Police Chief John Gabbard. Officers responded around 3:30…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Pilot killed in Tuscarawas County plane crash; investigation ongoing

The New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal plane crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Tuscarawas County. According to a press release…

April 1, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local man, 65, hospitalized after being struck by car in Stark County

A 65-year-old man was seriously injured Monday morning after being hit by a car while standing in the roadway at a Canton intersection. The collision happened just before 6 a.m.…

March 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County faces $250K public health cut after federal grant revoked

The Tuscarawas County Health Department is facing a significant funding loss following an unexpected change to the end date of several federal public health grants, Health…

March 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Salem man accused of trying to open car doors at Mount Union, leads police on foot chase

A Salem man is facing multiple charges after police say he attempted to open car doors on the University of Mount Union campus and then fled from officers. Noah Bainbridge, 26,…

March 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Tuscarawas County crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle motorcycle crash that left a Louisville man seriously injured Saturday afternoon in Tuscarawas County. According to…

March 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

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March 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller