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Carroll County

Minerva, Malvern schools to welcome new superintendents in 2025

Two local school districts are preparing for leadership changes as both Minerva Local and Brown Local schools announced new superintendents to take over effective August 1, 2025.…

March 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Driver killed, identified in semi-truck crash on U.S. 30 in Columbiana County

A New Jersey man was killed early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 in Columbiana County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the…

March 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested in connection with suspicious fire at Sippo Lake Park bridge

A man has been arrested and charged following a suspicious fire at Sippo Lake Park in the early morning hours of March 25. According to the Perry Township Police Department,…

March 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. bar shooting leaves 75-year-old man dead; suspect charged with murder

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday night at a bar in Canton Township. Deputies responded to the Old Landmark Tavern,…

March 25, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Beloved East Canton restaurant to close its doors

After nearly a decade of serving homestyle meals to the East Canton community, Lowry’s Family Restaurant will soon close its doors for good. Owners Brian and Jamie Lowry announced…

March 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Township man arrested after 3-hour standoff, hostage situation

A Jackson Township man is behind bars after allegedly holding a victim hostage during a domestic incident Thursday night, prompting a three-hour standoff with police. Officers…

March 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover man sentenced to 15 years to life for child rape

A Dover man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to raping a 6-year-old child. Brandon Lynch, 27, entered a guilty plea to one count of rape,…

March 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton emergency calls temporarily routed to Stark County Sheriff’s dispatch

Emergency calls in Canton are temporarily being handled by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center as the city works to resolve an issue with its phone system, officials…

March 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested in Robertsville on felonious assault warrant; officials dispel standoff rumors

Deputies from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office assisted the U.S. Marshals Task Force in executing an arrest warrant Tuesday in the 11000 block of Lincoln Street E., according to…

March 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Skeletal remains identified as missing Michigan man after 23 years

More than 23 years after skeletal remains were discovered in Stark County, authorities have identified the man as Anthony Bernard Gulley of Pontiac, Michigan. The breakthrough was…

March 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

From Underdogs to Unstoppable: Perry Panthers’ Cinderella run reaches state championship

The Perry Panthers’ Cinderella postseason run continues. A team that limped into the playoffs with a 9-13 record is now on the doorstep of a Division II state championship.…

March 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Salem man turns tragedy into mission after brother, mother die by suicide within 11 months

Zac Crewson knows the weight of loss. Within 11 months, the Salem man lost both his brother and mother to suicide. Now, he’s turning his grief into action, partnering with Mission…

March 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon teen charged after school restroom fight involving knife

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with felonious assault in juvenile court following a fight inside a restroom at Massillon Washington High School that left another student…

March 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Strasburg standoff ends peacefully after man holds 3-year-old daughter hostage, per Sheriff

A six-hour standoff between law enforcement and a man barricaded inside a Strasburg apartment with his 3-year-old daughter ended peacefully Monday night, according to officials.…

March 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man shot outside Jerzees Sports Grille in Canton, suspect at large

A man was shot outside Jerzees Sports Grille on Fulton Road NW late Sunday night before re-entering the bar, where emergency responders found him injured, according to Canton…

March 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva’s Dietrich ends high school wrestling career with emotional fifth-place finish at state

Minerva senior Hunter Dietrich left everything on the mat in the final match of his high school wrestling career, securing a fifth-place finish at the OHSAA state tournament with…

March 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Malvern’s Tyson Clear caps high school career with third-place finish at state

Malvern senior Tyson Clear ended his high school wrestling career on a high note, securing a third-place finish at the OHSAA state tournament with a victory over St. Paris…

March 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

United’s Brown, McCracken earn All-Ohio honors with podium finishes at state wrestling tournament

United Local’s Auston Brown and Dakota McCracken capped off their high school wrestling seasons with top-four finishes at the OHSAA state wrestling tournament, marking a milestone…

March 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Fairless' Sullivan, Canton South's Prosperi one win away from state titles

After a humbling experience at last year’s state tournament, Fairless senior Collin Sullivan knew he had unfinished business. One year ago, Sullivan left Columbus without a win in…

March 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Alliance's Abigail Mozden punches ticket to state championship, inspired by family legacy

With a swift takedown and a decisive pin, Alliance senior Abigail Mozden is heading to the OHSAA girls’ state wrestling championship match at 135 pounds. Mozden secured her spot…

March 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller