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Area schools well represented on Division VI, VII All-Ohio football teams

East Canton, United Local, Malvern, Conotton Valley, Strasburg-Franklin, East Palestine, Garaway, Columbiana Crestview, Newcomerstown, Southern Local and Leetonia were all…

December 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

All lanes of I-77 N blocked in Stark County due to crash

Traffic is at a standstill on northbound Interstate 77 following a crash Monday morning near the Belden Village area. All northbound lanes of I-77 were blocked as of about 11 a.m.…

December 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man shot, hospitalized during early-morning incident at Stark County strip club

A man was shot early Monday morning at a Jackson Township strip club, police said. Jackson Township police officers were called to the Diamond Royale, 4675 Munson St. NW, at about…

December 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County deputies arrest 49-year-old son accused of stabbing parents in Canton Township

A Canton Township man was arrested Tuesday after deputies say he stabbed both of his parents during a violent attack at a home on Carnwise Street SE. Deputies with the Stark…

December 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect in Ryan “JJ” Godbey murder dies by suicide in Stark County Jail

The Stark County man accused of killing 26-year-old Ryan “JJ” Godbey died by suicide Wednesday morning inside the Stark County Jail, ending a high-profile homicide case that was…

December 3, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

East Canton man, 29, killed in early morning crash

A 29-year-old man from East Canton died early Dec. 3 after his pickup truck crashed on Interstate 70 in Guernsey County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Cambridge…

December 3, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pets killed in Jackson Township apartment fire that displaces residents

A Saturday afternoon fire left multiple pets dead and several residents temporarily displaced after flames tore through a two-story apartment building in the 4600 block of…

November 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton teen sentenced to life for deadly shooting during vape deal

A Canton teenager has been ordered to spend at least 24 years in prison after a jury found him responsible for killing a young father during a vape cartridge deal. Stark County…

November 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Elderly couple found dead in Stark County home in apparent murder-suicide

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of an elderly couple after an 82-year-old woman and her 84-year-old husband were found dead in their Plain Township…

November 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Crash blocks two lanes on I-77S, causing near standstill traffic in Stark County

UPDATE: Traffic is flowing again on I-77. Traffic on Interstate 77 southbound is moving at a near standstill this evening after a crash blocked two lanes just beyond Portage…

November 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

More than 70 shots fired at Canton banquet hall; bullet nearly hits person inside home

More than 70 shots were fired outside a Canton banquet hall Monday night during a celebration of life event, striking multiple vehicles and homes, according to police. Officers…

November 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two buildings set for demolition after early-morning Canton fire

A vacant commercial building on 3rd Street NE was heavily damaged in an early-morning fire Monday, according to the Canton Fire Department. Fire crews were dispatched at 5:36 a.m.…

November 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

SNAP recipients in Ohio to receive partial benefits this week

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced Monday that it will begin distributing partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this week…

November 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police investigating Stark Co. hit-and-run that left man with life-threatening injuries

Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man with life-threatening injuries Friday, Nov. 7. According to Canton Police, officers responded at 7:09 p.m. to the 200…

November 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police officer dies following morning crash; department says he’ll be sorely missed

A longtime Canton police officer died Monday morning after being involved in a crash on his way to work, according to the Canton Police Department. Lt. Dennis Garren said the…

November 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police officer dies following Monday morning crash on his way to work

A Canton police officer died Monday morning following a crash on his way to work, according to the Canton Police Department. Lt. Dennis Garren said the crash happened around 6:53…

November 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Driver airlifted following serious injury crash on US 62 in Stark County

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story misstated which driver was injured and airlifted. The driver of the Hyundai, who was not wearing a seat belt, sustained…

November 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

First-year teacher, lifelong impact: How a Stark County teacher's courage saved a student

When first-year teacher Abi Richardson walked into her third-grade classroom at Amherst Elementary last week, she expected a normal day of learning — not to save a life. During a…

November 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Parent raises concern after alleged threat at Alliance High School; district issues statement

A Facebook post by a parent of an Alliance High School student has sparked community concern after allegations that a student threatened to shoot classmates in a sign language…

November 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

President Trump defies court rulings, vows to withhold SNAP benefits during shutdown

President Donald J. Trump said Tuesday that federal nutrition assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be distributed only after Democrats agree…

November 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller