Tuscarawas County News
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Carroll County
18-year-old from New Philadelphia killed in single-vehicle Carroll County crash
An 18-year-old woman was killed Friday evening in a one-vehicle crash in Orange Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the New Philadelphia Post said…
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Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia K9 Pablo to undergo surgery, face medical retirement
After nearly two years protecting the community, New Philadelphia Police K9 Pablo will soon undergo life-saving surgery and is expected to be medically retired from duty. Officer…
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Carroll County
IVC seeks new member schools following three departures, new league forming in region
The Inter Valley Conference is preparing for significant membership changes. In a press release issued by the league’s principals, the IVC announced it is seeking schools…
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Carroll County
Eight area schools to form new athletic league beginning in 2028
Eight high schools across Carroll, Stark and Tuscarawas counties announced Friday they will form a new interscholastic athletic league set to begin competition in the 2028-29…
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Carroll County
Local schools closed Friday, Jan. 30 due to extreme cold
Several local school districts and education centers will be closed Friday, Jan. 30, due to weather-related concerns, impacting students across Stark, Carroll, Columbiana and…
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Carroll County
Area schools close, delay classes Thursday, Jan. 29 due to dangerous wind chills
Area schools across the region announced closures and delays for Thursday, Jan. 29, due to dangerously low wind chills expected during the morning hours. Closed: Alliance City…
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Carroll County
Extreme cold forces widespread school closures across eastern Ohio for 1-28-2026
Dangerously low temperatures and subzero wind chills prompted dozens of school districts and private schools across eastern Ohio to cancel classes Wednesday, citing concerns for…
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Carroll County
Why Ohio schools can cancel classes without adding days at the end of the year
As winter weather forces repeated school closures across Ohio, many parents are asking a familiar question: How many days can schools miss before they have to make them up? The…
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Carroll County
Schools close Tuesday Jan. 27 due to extreme cold across the region
Several school districts and education centers across the region have announced closures for Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to dangerously cold temperatures forecast for the area. Closed…
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Tuscarawas County
Three hospitalized after Route 800 crash Wednesday
A section of State Route 800 south of Stillwater was closed for several hours Wednesday after a two-vehicle crash sent three people to the hospital, authorities said. The Ohio…
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Sports
Sandy Valley appoints new head coaches for volleyball, girls soccer
Sandy Valley High School has announced the hiring of two new head coaches, naming Alyssa Sines to lead the volleyball program and Daniel O’Callaghan as head coach of the girls…
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Tuscarawas County
‘He took six lives’: Mom speaks as driver in Tusky Valley bus crash released after 18 months
The truck driver convicted in a 2023 crash that killed six people — including members of the Tuscarawas Valley marching band and three parent chaperones — has been released from…
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Carroll County
Dangerous wind chills lead to Tuesday school closures. Full list:
Schools across the area will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 20 as dangerously cold temperatures move into the area. Closures: Alliance City Schools Brown Local Schools Buckeye Career…
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Tuscarawas County
Dover man dies after fire breaks out in front living room of home
A 73-year-old man died Friday afternoon after a fire broke out at a two-story single-family home on South Johnson Avenue, authorities said. Fire crews were dispatched to 202 South…
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Carroll County
Area schools announce closures, delays for Thursday, Jan. 15
Closures and delays for Thursday, Jan. 15 Schools across the JMN coverage area announced closures and delays Thursday due to weather conditions. Closed Applied Behavioral…
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Stark County
Dollar General robbery suspect allegedly used knife, fled with children in vehicle
A man wanted in connection with two recent armed robberies at Dollar General stores in Stark County has been arrested and is now facing charges in multiple jurisdictions,…
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News
A Year That Mattered: News That Shaped 2025 | JMN
In 2025, Jordan Miller News documented a year marked by tragedy, accountability, resilience and community pride across Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas and surrounding counties. Over…
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Tuscarawas County
Missing 20-year-old found dead after single-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County
A 20-year-old man who had been reported missing over the weekend was found dead following a single-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County, authorities confirmed Monday. The Ohio State…
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Sports
Police investigating physical altercation between coach, fan following Indian Valley–Watkins Memorial game
A physical altercation that occurred at the conclusion of Saturday’s Indian Valley boys basketball home game against Watkins Memorial is under investigation, according to local…
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Sports
Mashfactory lawsuit dismissed; John Massarelli resigns from organization
A civil lawsuit accusing Bolivar baseball instructor John Massarelli of financial misconduct and unprofessional conduct while working as an instructor has been formally dismissed,…
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