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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…
· Jordan Miller

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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…
· Jordan Miller

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Focused and fearless: Lady Dukes ready for Beaumont in Division IV regional semifinal
The Marlington Lady Dukes are once again among Ohio’s volleyball elite, advancing to the Division IV regional semifinals where they’ll face Beaumont on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 8…
· Jordan Miller

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Lake senior football player released from hospital following kidney injury
Lake High School senior Justin Landes is home after spending nearly a week in the hospital following a serious injury sustained during a football game earlier this month. Landes’…
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FBI arrests NBA coach Chauncey Billups, Miami’s Terry Rozier in federal gambling investigation
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested Thursday by federal agents as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal gambling activity, according to…
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OHSAA announces emergency vote on NIL following court order
The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has announced an emergency referendum vote that will allow member schools to decide whether student-athletes can be compensated…
· Jordan Miller

Carroll County
Playoff push: Here’s where local football teams stand heading into the final week
With just one week left in the regular season, the playoff picture is tightening across Ohio as high school football teams prepare for the first postseason under the OHSAA’s new…
· Jordan Miller

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Ted Ginn Jr. brings message of motivation and movement to Canton South, Fairless students
Former Ohio State and NFL wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. brought his trademark energy and positivity to Canton South Middle School this week, encouraging students to make fitness and…
· Jordan Miller

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Lake football player undergoes surgery after kidney injury against Hoover
What started as a typical Friday night under the lights for Lake High School senior Justin Landes turned into something far more serious — and emotional — for the Blue Streaks…
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Alliance moves Trick-or-Treat due to football playoff game, sparking backlash from residents
The City of Alliance has rescheduled its Trick-or-Treat night to Wednesday, Oct. 29, sparking backlash from residents who say the change is inconvenient and unnecessary. Mayor…
· Jordan Miller

Carroll County
Lawsuit may pave the way for Ohio high school athletes to be paid
A lawsuit filed Wednesday, Oct. 15 in Franklin County against the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) could lead to an emergency referendum vote by OHSAA member schools…
· Jordan Miller

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Browns owners, City of Cleveland partner on $100M revitalization plan in wake of team move
Mayor Justin M. Bibb and the Haslam Sports Group (HSG) have reached a $100 million agreement aimed at transforming Cleveland’s lakefront and advancing the development of a new…
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Queen of the course: Marlington’s Johnson wins EBC title, ends day as Homecoming Queen
Marlington junior Irelyn Johnson had a Saturday to remember. Just hours after winning the Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) cross country championship on her home course, she…
· Jordan Miller

Carroll County
Minerva sweeps EBC cross-country titles: a championship day fueled by heart, family, and perseverance
The morning air at Marlington High School carried that unmistakable October chill — the kind that makes it a perfect day for running, and an even better day for history. By the…
· Jordan Miller

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Browns bench 40-year-old Joe Flacco, rookie Dillon Gabriel to start vs. Vikings in London
The Cleveland Browns are making a major change at quarterback ahead of their trip overseas. Veteran Joe Flacco, 40, who engineered Cleveland’s playoff run in 2023, has been…
· Jordan Miller

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Lake Local Schools instructs coaches not to lead prayer after complaint
Lake Local Schools has directed its coaches not to lead student-athletes in prayer after the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) raised constitutional concerns with the…
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Ursuline High cancels football season amid sexual assault, hazing lawsuits
Ursuline High School has canceled the remainder of its 2025 football season as the program faces turmoil over allegations of sexual assault and hazing, the school announced…
· Jordan Miller

Carroll County
Malvern rallies around senior football player as he plays a day after his mother’s death
A day after his mother died, Malvern senior two-way lineman Darnell Jackson taped his wrists, buckled his chinstrap and took snaps on both sides of the line. By the final whistle…
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Ursuline coach suspended, assistants on leave in wake of alleged hazing lawsuit
Ursuline High School’s head football coach has been suspended and two assistants placed on leave as investigations continue into alleged misconduct during a summer team trip. Head…
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East Canton stays unbeaten with 47-27 win over Sandy Valley, first 3-0 start since 2005
East Canton is off to its best start in 20 years. Quarterback Owen McCroskey accounted for more than 340 yards and five touchdowns as the Hornets rolled past Sandy Valley 47-27 on…
· Jordan Miller
