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Carroll County

4TH IN THE NATION: Minerva cheer places fourth at nationals in Orlando

4TH IN THE NATION! Congratulations to the Minerva Lions on placing fourth at the National High School Cheerleading Championships in Orlando! The Lions have been competing at the…

February 12, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Trooper Evan Hill. (Ohio State Highway Patrol)

Stark County

Canton Trooper Evan M. Hill selected as Ohio State Trooper of the Year

Trooper Evan M. Hill, Canton Post, earned top honors as the 2023 State Trooper of the Year for the Ohio State Highway Patrol. He was selected from nine District Troopers of the…

February 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

From left to right: Melissa, Renee, Amber and Evan Dunham.

Stark County

Scholarship created in honor of Stark County family killed in murder-suicide

In August of 2023, a tragedy rocked the Hartville and Lake Township communities. The lives of Melissa Murphy Dunham and her three children Renee, Amber, and Evan died in a…

February 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Lawsuit alleges Alliance Police Officers assaulted man during traffic stops, violated Civil Rights

Attorneys Jeffrey Jakmides and Julie Jakmides have filed a lawsuit in Stark County Common Pleas Court, Civil Division, on behalf of their client, Mario Zachery, alleging that two…

February 8, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Commercial building in Canton goes up in flames, crews battling

At 4:15 a.m. on February 8, 2024, the Canton Fire Department responded to reports of flames emanating from the roof of a commercial establishment situated at 2318 13th St NE. Upon…

February 8, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

North Canton schools placed on lockdown following drive-by shooting

Authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting that rattled a neighborhood in North Canton. The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday in the 300-block of North Main…

February 7, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Photos: Malvern holds off East Canton in overtime to remain unbeaten

The state-ranked Malvern Hornets remained undefeated with a nailbiting win over rival East Canton. Malvern’s been playing all season with a target on their back. Not because they…

February 6, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man accused of traveling to Columbiana County for sex with minor

A Pennsylvania man is facing felony charges for traveling to Ohio to allegedly have sex with a minor and leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase across state lines, Attorney…

February 6, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Photos: Carrollton wrestling team punches ticket to state duals for 2nd time in school history

The Carrollton Warrior wrestling team is state bound after punching their ticket with a 45-32 win over Miami Trace Saturday afternoon. Carrollton was the No. 1-seed and hosted the…

February 3, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local man killed in Stark County single-vehicle crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Canton Post is currently investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that took place on February 2, at around 11:53 p.m. The incident unfolded on…

February 3, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Patrol: Amish man killed in Tuscarawas County after impaired driver hits buggy, flees scene

The New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a car and a horse and buggy. The crash occurred Wednesday evening around 7 p.m.…

February 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Drone used to locate suspect who fled Stark County Deputies

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office deployed its drone program to apprehend a fleeing suspect in Plain Township. On Wednesday, January 31, at approximately 9:23 a.m., deputies…

February 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

66-year-old Stark County man man hospitalized after being shot four times

66-year-old Michael Bennett of Canton found himself at the center of a shooting early Monday morning. Bennett was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after sustaining…

January 31, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County: Husband dies days after officials say he killed his wife

A recent shooting has now turned into a murder-suicide, officials believe. Stark County Sheriff’s deputies have reported that Byron Fite, 62, the husband of 61-year-old Christine…

January 30, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Garth Evans named next Minerva Athletic Director, pending board approval

As Minerva's current athletic director Mike Waller eyes retirement, the school district has chosen their next AD, pending board approval. Garth Evans is the next man up. He's…

January 30, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Sandy Valley Schools closed due to power outage

The Sandy Valley School District was forced to closed on Thursday, Jan. 25. The district cited the sudden closure due to a power outage within the school buildings. According to…

January 25, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

ArtsinStark names lifelong Stark County resident as new CEO

ArtsinStark, the leading Arts Council in Stark County, has announced the appointment of Maureen Ater as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In her role as CEO, Ater will…

January 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

Three killed, including two juveniles, in Ohio house fire

A fatal fire at a residence in Orient is under joint investigation by the Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau, Pickaway County Sheriff’s…

January 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Carrie Underwood coming to Canton, set to perform for 2024 Concert for Legends

On Wednesday, Hall of Fame Village unveiled the headline act for the highly anticipated 2024 Concert for Legends, proudly announcing eight-time Grammy Award winner Carrie…

January 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County wife killed, husband injured in suspected attempted murder-suicide

In a tragic incident, Stark County Sheriff's deputies discovered the lifeless body of 61-year-old Christine Fite in her residence on 31st Street NE. Authorities suspect that her…

January 22, 2024 · Jordan Miller