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Carroll County

Minerva home destroyed in fire Wednesday morning

A family is safe following a house fire in the 100 block of Scranton Ave in Minerva early Wednesday morning. The Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Scranton Ave for reports…

April 12, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sinkhole restricts portion of U.S. 30

If you've traveled east on U.S. 30 in the last week heading towards East Canton, you most likely saw a gaping hole in the road. The City of Canton's Engineer Department said the…

April 12, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sandy Valley school bus hit by vehicle that traveled left of center

A Sandy Valley Local school bus was involved in an accident Tuesday afternoon. According to the school district, the school bus was finishing its regular drop-off route when a car…

April 11, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Bill proposed to designate part of SR 39 in honor of late Sheriff

A proposed House Bill could result in a portion of State Route 39 being designated in honor of Carroll County’s late Sheriff. Sheriff Dale Williams passed away at the age of 74 in…

April 11, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Three killed, including two teenagers, in Carroll County car crash

Three people died Monday afternoon in a two-car crash in Carroll County, according to the New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened on State Route…

April 10, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stolen vehicle ditched in Robertsville, suspect on the run after fleeing police

The Stark County Sheriff's Office continues to look for a suspect accused of stealing a car in Canton Township and ditching it in Robertsville, between East Canton and Minerva.…

April 9, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman shot, killed at Akron bar, suspect arrested and charged with murder

A 28-year-old is behind bars after shooting and killing a woman in Akron, according to police. Police were dispatched to the Heights Bar and Grill in the 1300 block of Newton…

April 9, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

35-year-old shot to death in Canton; victim identified

The Canton Police Department is investigating another homicide in the city. Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Otto Pl N.E. for reports of a shooting at 12:38 Friday…

April 7, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

78-year-old Stark County man sentenced to life in prison for killing two women

A Jackson Township man is going to spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of murdering two women decades ago. Gus Sapharas, 78, of Jackson Township was…

April 5, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pregnant woman hospitalized after being shot in Canton; suspect remains on the run

A woman who was seven-months pregnant was seriously injured after being shot while in a vehicle Monday morning. According to Canton Police Chief John Gabbard, the victim was…

March 30, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

$1 million wrongful death suit refiled against Canton, police in 2022 death of city man

A one-million dollar wrongful death lawsuit has been re-filed against the city of Canton and officers in the fatal shooting of James Williams. Williams' widow, Marquetta Williams,…

March 29, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Family killed in Jackson Twp fire identified

A day after a family of four died in a Jackson Township house fire has been identified. The victims have been identified as Jeffery and Talina Hawk, and their two children, ages…

March 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect arrested in early March murder of Canton man

A 20-year-old is facing multiple charges in connection to the shooting death of a Canton earlier in the month. On March 10, Steven Troyer, 55, of Canton was shot multiple times…

March 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Family of four killed in Jackson Township fire

There were no survivors in a fatal house fire in Jackson Township. A family of four succumbed to injuries sustained in a house fire in the 4300 block of Skycrest Dr. off Everhard…

March 26, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Victim in Canton shooting dies two days later; charges to be amended

A husband and wife who are facing attempted murder charges may be facing more serious charges after the victim died Friday. According to the Canton Police Department, Melvin…

March 24, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Caretakers accused of burning mentally impaired patient with scalding hot water

Two women are facing multiple charges after court records accuse them of burning a patient they took care of with hot water. According to a criminal complaint filed in Canton…

March 23, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Husband, wife facing charges in Canton attempted murder case

A 36 year old Canton man has been hospitalized with serious life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times. According to Canton Police, officers were dispatched to the…

March 23, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Dog killed in Canton Township structure fire

A family pet was killed in a structure fire Wednesday afternoon. Crews were dispatched to 120 48th St SW in Canton Township at 12:42 p.m. for reports of a structure fire.…

March 23, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former Sandy Valley teacher convicted of sex crime gets release hearing

Jason Neading, an ex-teacher in the Sandy Valley School District, has filed paperwork for judicial release from prison. Neading, now 41, was sent to prison in October of 2021…

March 22, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Man stabbed to death in Canton after attacking girlfriend, neighbor

A "death investigation" is underway in Canton after a man died after being stabbed multiple times in the 1100 block of Walnut Ave N.E. Canton Police officers were dispatched to…

March 20, 2023 · Jordan Miller