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Explosion, fire reported at Jackson Township scrapyard; large smoke plume visible

An explosion followed by a fire was reported Monday afternoon at a scrapyard in Jackson Township, sending a large plume of black smoke into the sky and prompting a multi-agency…

May 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Suspect identified in Canton murder, remains on the run

A suspect has now been charged in connection with the April shooting death of a Canton man, according to police. Canton Police Chief John Gabbard announced Friday, May 1, that…

May 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Grand jury indicts driver in crash that killed off-duty Canton police officer

A Stark County grand jury has indicted a 34-year-old man in connection with a crash that killed an off-duty Canton police officer last November. Garth W. Haines faces a…

April 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Reported intruder at a Jackson Township home turns out to be family misunderstanding

A large police presence at a home along West Boulevard in Jackson Township Wednesday afternoon ended without incident after a misunderstanding involving a family member. Jordan…

April 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Multiple people targeted in suspected drive-by shooting in northeast Canton

Canton police are investigating a suspected drive-by shooting that left multiple people reporting they were targeted Tuesday evening in northeast Canton. Officers were dispatched…

April 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County man pleads guilty in deadly Halloween party shooting

A Canton man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal shooting at a Halloween party in Springfield Township in Summit County. Terrance Williams, 25, entered guilty pleas…

April 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Uniontown police officer fired after stopping driver who yelled ‘F* you pig’

A Uniontown police officer has been terminated following an internal investigation into a March traffic stop that officials determined lacked legal justification and escalated…

April 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

On-ramp to I-77 North closed in Canton after semi overturns

The on-ramp to Interstate 77 North from Tuscarawas Street is closed Tuesday morning following a crash involving an overturned semi, authorities said. Canton Lt. Dennis Garren said…

April 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

detail of a hand of an ambulance crew working with a stretcher

Stark County

Four ejected, five hospitalized after rollover crash on U.S. 30 in Canton

Five people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on U.S. Route 30 in Canton, according to police. Lt. Dennis Garren, a spokesman for the…

April 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Stark County

Multiple arrests, citations follow Stark County weekend sobriety checkpoints

Nearly 400 motorists were stopped during two sobriety checkpoints conducted in Canton over the weekend, resulting in multiple arrests and citations, according to the Stark County…

April 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man killed in head-on crash on State Route 93

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one man dead Thursday afternoon in Stark County. The crash occurred at approximately 12:16 p.m. on…

April 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash with van on Whipple Avenue Thursday afternoon

A motorcyclist was injured Thursday afternoon in a crash involving a van in Jackson Township, authorities said. The Jackson Township Fire Department responded at approximately…

April 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Family of Canton woman found dead near creek pleads for answers

The family of a 47-year-old Canton woman found dead near a creek on the city’s southeast side is speaking out, calling for answers and justice as police continue their…

April 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man avoids prison time after fatal hit-and-run

A Massillon man has been placed on probation after admitting guilt in a case involving a fatal crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian. Miguel Flowers, 55, was sentenced…

April 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man shot in the head in Canton dies after being taken off life support

A man who was shot in the head early Sunday morning in Canton has died, according to authorities. Richard Staats, who had been listed in critical condition, died Tuesday, April…

April 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Marlington welcomes Libertore as new girls basketball head coach

Marlington High School has selected Clay Libertore as its new head coach of the girls basketball program, pending approval by the school board. Libertore, a member of the…

April 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bolivar man critically injured in Stark County weekend crash

A 53-year-old Bolivar man was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Canton, according to an Ohio Department of Public Safety crash report. Terry L.…

April 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Three hospitalized after vehicle overturns into Stark County pond

Three people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle crashed, struck a utility pole and overturned into a pond Saturday evening in Canton, authorities…

April 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police investigate early morning Canton shooting; man shot in head

A man remained in critical condition after being shot in the head early Sunday morning in Canton, according to police. Officers were dispatched around 4:30 a.m. to the area of…

April 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Individual dies after medical emergency on roof of building at the Strip in Jackson Township

An individual died Wednesday evening after experiencing a medical emergency while on the roof of a commercial building along the Strip, according to the Jackson Township Fire…

April 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller