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Stark County

Minerva man indicted after about 1,500 child sexual abuse images found

A Minerva man has been arrested and indicted on nine felony charges after investigators discovered approximately 1,500 images depicting child sexual abuse, including many that…

September 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

77-year-old man suffers life-threatening burns in Alliance house fire

A 77-year-old man suffered life-threatening burns after a fire broke out inside a two-story Alliance home Monday morning, according to the Alliance Fire Department. Firefighters…

September 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic Weekend brings HBCU history, culture to Canton

Football legends, marching bands, music and HBCU culture are taking center stage in Canton this weekend as the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic Weekend continues…

September 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

11-year-old injured after being struck by vehicle while riding electric scooter in Canton

An 11-year-old boy was injured after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter Thursday afternoon in Canton, according to police. The crash happened at the…

September 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man charged in fatal February hit-and-run crash

An Alliance man has been indicted and arrested more than six months after a hit-and-run crash that killed a 63-year-old man in February. Jeremiah Matthew Schindewolf, 39, was…

September 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County youth minister faces multiple charges involving juvenile victims

A 41-year-old Canton man who served as a youth minister at a Plain Township religious congregation is facing multiple criminal charges accusing him of grooming and unwanted sexual…

September 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

21-year-old woman killed in Canton shooting; 18-year-old arrested

An 18-year-old man is facing charges after a 21-year-old woman was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Canton, according to police. Canton police identified the victim as…

September 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville Elementary School closed Wednesday after cooling system failure

Louisville Elementary School is closed Wednesday after an issue with the system that cools the building, according to Louisville City Schools. District officials said the…

September 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

State News

Man arrested near Pittsburgh after alleged crime spree involving stolen Ohio funeral home van

A 24-year-old West Virginia man was taken into custody outside Pittsburgh on Monday, hours after authorities say he carried out a series of crimes across two Ohio counties that…

August 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Northwest High School band director resigns amid police misconduct investigation

The Northwest High School marching band director has resigned as police continue to investigate allegations of misconduct involving a student, according to reporting from The…

August 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

63-year-old man killed in early morning shooting at Akron gas station

A 63-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning at an Akron gas station, according to police. Akron police officers responded at approximately 6:33 a.m. Aug. 30 to the…

August 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Motorcyclist killed in Tuscarawas County crash; Dover man seriously injured

A 73-year-old motorcyclist was killed and a Dover man seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.…

August 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Driver hospitalized after semi breaks free from pulling sled at Portage County Randolph Fair

A driver was taken to a hospital Thursday night after a semi competing in a pulling event at the Portage County Randolph Fair broke free from its sled and crashed through a…

August 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

ProVia to add 400 jobs in Dover as part of $110 million expansion

ProVia plans to create approximately 400 new jobs in Dover as part of a major expansion of its vinyl window and patio door business, one of two new manufacturing projects…

August 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Gas line puncture prompts evacuation of Northwest High School

Northwest High School students were evacuated Thursday morning after a gas line was punctured during construction work at the school. Northwest Local Schools Superintendent Shawn…

August 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County manufacturer announces workforce reduction amid softer market demand

Gradall Industries LLC plans to eliminate 13 bargaining unit positions in September, citing weaker market demand and reduced production needs. The company announced the workforce…

August 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

New Philadelphia volleyball rolls past Mansfield in straight sets

New Philadelphia’s volleyball team picked up its first conference victory of the season Tuesday, Aug. 25, with a dominant straight-set win over Mansfield, 25-3, 25-5, 25-10. Aliya…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton golf falls to Beaver Local by four strokes

Carrollton’s boys golf team suffered a narrow four-stroke loss to Beaver Local, 141-145, at Beaver Meadows Golf Course. The match was played on a par-35 layout. Colten Rummell led…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man, 28, killed in Medina County motorcycle crash

A Stark County man died Wednesday after his motorcycle collided with a minivan in Medina County, according to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office. Nathaniel Avins, 28, of Canal…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect arrested after threat involving Knox School; building closed Wednesday

One person has been arrested after authorities investigated a possible threat involving Knox School in the West Branch Local School District, according to Superintendent Matthew…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller