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Stark County

Canton man in custody following fatal shooting of 19-year-old

A 19-year-old man died Thursday afternoon after being shot, and a Canton man is now in custody, though officials remain tight-lipped about the circumstances surrounding the…

August 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Pat McAfee brings energy, surprise guests to Hall of Fame week broadcast

Sports personality Pat McAfee brought his daily ESPN talk show to the front lawn of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday, broadcasting live ahead of the Hall of Fame Game…

July 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Guardians trade Shane Bieber to Blue Jays ahead of deadline

Shane Bieber’s time with the Cleveland Guardians has come to an end. The team has reportedly traded the 2020 Cy Young Award winner to the Toronto Blue Jays, ending his season-long…

July 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Paul Wackerly named new girls basketball coach at Green High School

One of Stark County’s most accomplished basketball coaches is back on the sidelines. Paul Wackerly has been named the new head girls basketball coach at Green High School and will…

July 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Browns Martin Emerson Jr. suffers season ending achilles injury

Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. will miss the 2025 season after tearing his Achilles during Tuesday’s practice, head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Wednesday.…

July 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase placed on leave amid MLB gambling investigation

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non‑disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into suspicious gambling…

July 28, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Louisville HS to join All-American Conference in 2026

After several years of independent competition, Louisville High School is set to join the All-American Conference (AAC) beginning with the 2026–27 school year, Louisville City…

July 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton Warriors 2025 football schedule

The Carrollton Warriors have released their 2025 varsity football schedule, featuring a balanced mix of home and away matchups as they look to build momentum early in the season…

July 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Louisville High School receives invitation to join All-American Conference

After competing independently for several years, Louisville High School may soon find a new athletic home. Louisville City Schools officials confirmed Monday that the All-American…

July 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Malvern’s Parker Bowe earns silver and bronze at state meet

The drive to succeed is something all champions share. It is a driving force behind why Malvern’s Parker Bowe stood on the podium twice at the OHSAA Division III state track and…

June 8, 2025 · Ray Sarvis

Carroll County

History in the making: Carrollton punches regional ticket after 3-decade wait

The bat cracked. The ball sailed. And for a moment, everything stood still. Then chaos erupted. As Hunter Allison’s walk-off single dropped into the outfield grass Saturday…

June 3, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

No ACL, No Problem: Allison’s heroics lift Carrollton to walk-off win, spot in district final

Just seven months removed from ACL surgery, Carrollton junior Hunter Allison stood on third base with the game tied, the season hanging in the balance, and the energy of a dugout…

May 28, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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West Branch leaders under fire after texts threaten: ‘It will all come out’ if coach speaks

Newly uncovered text messages between West Branch Superintendent Micki Egli and Board President Mikki Kanagy are sparking fresh controversy over the school district’s handling of…

May 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Louisville boys basketball Coach Tom Siegfried resigns after historic state title run

Louisville Leopards head boys basketball coach Tom Siegfried has announced his resignation, just a month after leading the program to its first-ever state championship. In a…

April 28, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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West Branch rehires girls basketball coach after uproar, board apologizes for handling

After weeks of mounting controversy and public outcry, the West Branch Board of Education voted Wednesday night to reinstate longtime girls basketball coach Walt DeShields. The…

April 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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DeShields responds to West Branch decision, denies allegations of misconduct

Former West Branch girls basketball coach Walt DeShields is speaking out following the school district’s decision not to renew his contract, releasing a statement denying any…

April 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

West Branch Schools address controversy over coach’s dismissal

West Branch Local Schools issued a statement Monday addressing community backlash following the decision not to renew Walt DeShields’ contract as head coach of the high school…

April 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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West Branch faces backlash after reportedly letting go of beloved girls basketball coach

The West Branch Local Schools Board of Education has informed longtime girls basketball coach Walt DeShields that he will not be returning to lead the Lady Warriors next season—a…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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March 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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From Underdogs to Unstoppable: Perry Panthers’ Cinderella run reaches state championship

The Perry Panthers’ Cinderella postseason run continues. A team that limped into the playoffs with a 9-13 record is now on the doorstep of a Division II state championship.…

March 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller