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REPORTS: Ohio mother who killed 6-year-old says boyfriend pressured her to get rid of her 3 children

The Middletown mother who is behind bars after allegedly dragging her son down the road and killing him in an attempt to abandon him at a park, is now telling authorities that her…

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DETAILS: Police say mother tried to abandon Ohio child at a park before killing him with her car

Brittany Gosney, the 29-year-old mother accused of murdering her six-year-old son, James Hutchinson, told police she first tried to abandon the child at a park. Hutchinson grabbed…

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Canton police name suspect in assault of 85-year-old; warrants filed against Canton man

Canton police have announced they are looking for 32-year-old Travonce R. Backie in connection to an assault that left 85-year-old Ralph White hospitalized. Warrants for Attempted…

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Law enforcement, pregnant women and more included in next phase of COVID vaccine distribution

A new group of people has been announced to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Ohio’s Phase 1C. Governor Mike DeWine announced the decision, saying “certain professions and those…

Stark County

85-year-old man assaulted in Canton after suspect crashes into his vehicle

WARNING: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC CONTENT Canton police are investigating an assault after an 85-year-old man was beat so badly after a car accident, he was left…

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff’s Office welcomes smartphone app for public transparency

Stark County Sheriff George Maier announced on Monday that his office has released a new smartphone application to “further serve the citizens of Stark County.” The goal of the…

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Ohio 6-year-old killed, body dumped in Ohio River; mother charged with murder

A six-year-old boy is dead and his mother has been charged with murder in Ohio. Brittany Gosney, 29, has been charged with murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.…

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Ohio woman reported missing after alleged attempt to make contact with ex-boyfriend

Police in Shelby, Ohio are attempting to make contact with Melinda Kay Davis (Clark) who was reported missing February 25 at 12:36 p.m. According to the Shelby Police Department,…

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Traditional end-of-year high school events get clearance in Ohio

The spring of 2020 was a brutal time for Ohio high school students, especially the seniors. As they lost out on graduations and senior proms due to COVID-19, last year's…

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DeWine to allow more spectators at sporting events, entertainment venues

Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday afternoon that sporting events and entertainment events will be allowed to reopen with a 25% indoor capacity limit and 30% maximum limit…

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ODNR officer dies in rescue attempt; 16-year-old also dead after falling through ice

Jason Lagore, an Ohio Department of Natural Resources officer, has died Wednesday morning from a medical emergency after an attempted lake rescue at a Highland County state park…

Stark County

Meeting set to discuss U.S. Route 30 relocation project

A virtual public involvement meeting is scheduled for Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the U.S. 30 Roadway Relocation Project. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation's…

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Ohio toddler kidnapped, mother assaulted

UPDATE: The toddler has been found and the suspect has been arrested. The Franklin County sheriffs office says that a one-year-old was abducted and his mother assaulted Tuesday…

Tuscarawas County

Water department responds to water main break in Dover; boil advisory issued for downtown

An official with the City of Dover Water department said a water boil advisory has been issued following a water main break in the downtown area. The water main break occurred at…

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Tiger Woods hospitalized after rollover crash in LA

Tiger Woods was pulled from the wreckage of a vehicle after he was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash around 7:12 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's…

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City of Akron to dedicate February 24 to late Cleveland legend Dick Goddard

February 24, 2021, and each year after, will further be known as 'Dick Goddard Day' to the City of Akron after an ordinance was brought forth by Councilwoman Tara L. Samples and…

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Boardman teacher's aide resigns after accusation of stapling paper to disabled child's head

A teacher's aide from Boardman schools who was accused of stapling a piece of paper to a disabled child's head has resigned after public backlash. The incident occurred in early…