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Stark County woman indicted on theft charges involving North Canton booster clubs

A Stark County grand jury has indicted a woman on multiple felony charges alleging she stole more than $73,000 from two local booster organizations over a span of more than two…

July 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Six selected for Minerva Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Minerva High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced its 2026 class, recognizing six individuals for their contributions to the school's athletic tradition. The…

July 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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From the hardwood to the track, Strasburg's Lydia Thomas delivers standout freshman season

Most high school freshmen spend their first year adjusting to the speed of varsity competition. Lydia Thomas spent hers making school history. The Strasburg freshman helped lead…

June 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

OHSAA officially sanctions girls flag football as varsity sport beginning in 2026-27

Girls flag football will officially become a sanctioned high school sport in Ohio beginning with the 2026-27 school year after the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of…

June 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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'In God's Hands': Jackson boys sprint to 4x100 state championship

The Jackson boys 4x100-meter relay team saved its best race of the season for the biggest stage. The quartet of Corey Jacobs, Preston Young, Micah Regimbal and Jackson Baker raced…

June 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area tracksters reach podium, advance to finals at OHSAA State Meet after Day 1

The opening day of the OHSAA Track and Field State Championships produced a state championship, several All-Ohio performances and multiple athletes advancing to championship…

June 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Crusaders rally from four runs down to reach Division IV regional championship

Canton Central Catholic showed Tuesday why it has become one of Northeast Ohio's most resilient baseball teams. After falling behind 4-0 in the top of the first inning, the…

June 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Best of the Best: Area athletes set for OHSAA Track and Field State Championships

Athletes from 42 local schools and programs will compete this week at the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Track and Field Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium…

June 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Griffith’s homer, Miller's shutout send Louisville to State Final Four

Seven years after capturing a state championship, the Louisville Leopards are headed back to the OHSAA Division III State Final Four. Behind a dominant pitching performance from…

May 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Johnson C. Smith, Albany State to meet in 2026 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic in Canton

Johnson C. Smith University and Albany State University will face off in the 2026 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic in Canton, bringing two reigning conference champions…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Salem girls, Minerva boys claim EBC track titles as records fall

Records tumbled and team championships were decided Friday night as Salem’s girls and Minerva’s boys captured Eastern Buckeye Conference track and field titles at Sebo Stadium.…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Seven IVC North schools to leave Inter-Valley Conference, plan new athletic league for 2028

Seven school districts in the Inter-Valley Conference’s North Division have announced plans to leave the league and form a new athletic conference beginning with the 2028-29…

May 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Rising country artist Braxton Keith announced as opening act for Lainey Wilson at Hall of Fame concert

Rising country music artist Braxton Keith has been announced as the opening act for Lainey Wilson at the 2026 Raising Cane’s Concert for Legends in Canton. The Pro Football Hall…

May 13, 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

Carroll County

Northeast Senate League names founding commissioner

The newly formed Northeast Senate League has selected longtime educator and athletic administrator Curt Hamilton as its first commissioner, officials announced, as the conference…

April 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area girls basketball standouts earn Division I, II and III All-Ohio honors

Several area athletes from Stark and surrounding counties earned recognition on the 2026 All-Ohio girls basketball teams, as announced Tuesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media…

March 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Secrest, Ujcich lead area selections on Division IV–VII All-Ohio teams

The 2026 Divisions IV, V, VI and VII girls basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Monday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association, recognizing the top players across the state…

March 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

A gym, a town and 600+ wins: Malvern basketball’s Denny Tucci calls it a career

The final buzzer has sounded on a career that spanned generations — and fittingly, it came on one of the biggest stages in program history. After leading the Hornets to their…

March 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area wrestlers from 12 schools place at OHSAA state tournament

Wrestlers from several area schools earned podium finishes at the Ohio High School Athletic Association state wrestling tournament, with competitors from Claymont, New…

March 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton’s Alborn advances to state finals, eyes historic title

Carrollton junior Riley Alborn is one win away from making program history. Alborn advanced to the state championship match Sunday night after a dominant semifinal performance at…

March 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller