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Sheriff: Drunk intruder mistakes Tuscarawas County home for his own, falls asleep in resident’s bed

A 67-year-old woman awoke to find an intoxicated stranger inside her home early Sunday morning in Sandy Valley Estates, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office.…

December 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Ohio truck driver honored for rescuing Tusky Valley teen from burning bus after crash

As flames pushed toward the rear of a charter bus carrying dozens of students to a school band event, a nearby truck driver ran into thick smoke, crouched low and felt blindly…

December 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

School closings, delays announced across JMN coverage area for Monday, Dec. 15

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS — MONDAY, DEC. 15, 2025 The following school closings and delays have been announced for Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, across the JMN coverage area: Buckeye…

December 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

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

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County man killed in single-vehicle crash after driving off road

A Newcomerstown man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Oxford Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s New Philadelphia Post. Troopers said…

December 3, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover woman, 69, killed while walking after being struck by a van on North Wooster Ave

A 69-year-old Dover woman died Monday evening after she was struck by a van while walking along North Wooster Avenue, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the…

November 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County woman killed after being struck by a van while walking

A 69-year-old Dover woman died Monday evening after she was struck by a van while walking along North Wooster Avenue, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the…

November 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

U.S. Marshals arrest Akron firearms-theft suspect in New Philadelphia

An 18-year-old Summit County man wanted in connection with the theft of firearms was taken into custody late Friday morning in New Philadelphia, according to the U.S. Marshals…

November 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Tuscarawas County

Wrong-way driver, 88, cited after crash on U.S. 250 in New Philadelphia

An 88-year-old New Philadelphia man was cited after authorities say he drove the wrong direction on U.S. Route 250 and later crashed into another vehicle. The Ohio State Highway…

November 13, 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

Tuscarawas County

16-year-old suffers life-threatening injuries in Tuscarawas County crash

A 16-year-old driver suffered life-threatening injuries Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Dundee Strasburg Road and State Route 93 in Wayne…

November 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Motorcyclist dies after striking downed tree in Tuscarawas County

A Mineral City man died Wednesday evening after his motorcycle struck a downed tree in Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the New…

November 6, 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

Stark County

Authorities identify Stark County man killed in Tuscarawas County motor home fire

The Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office has identified the man found dead after a motor home fire in Dover Township as Samuel Crawford, 38, of Massillon. Crawford’s body was…

November 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Matchups set for second week of Ohio HS football playoffs

The matchups are set for the second week of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) football playoffs, with several Stark County programs and surrounding area teams…

October 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Human, dog found dead after motor home fire in Dover Township

The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office says a person and a dog were found dead after a motor home caught fire late Friday morning on Von Kaenel Drive in Dover Township. According…

October 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

News

SNAP benefits to continue after judges order Trump administration to use emergency fund

Two federal courts have ordered the Trump administration to continue paying out food benefits during the government shutdown, directing officials to draw from backup funding…

October 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Ohio to provide $25 million in emergency food assistance amid SNAP uncertainty

Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday that Ohio will provide up to $25 million in emergency food assistance to help families who could be affected by a possible suspension of…

October 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Baseball school files lawsuit accusing minority owner of theft, intoxication while coaching

John Massarelli, who operates the Massarelli Baseball School in Bolivar, is accused in a lawsuit of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in baseball lesson fees and appearing…

October 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Local food pantries ready to help if SNAP benefits end. Here’s a list

With federal SNAP benefits potentially ending Friday, food pantries across Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas counties are preparing to help families who may suddenly find themselves…

October 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller