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Does the vaccine work?: Ohio sees drastic decrease in daily coronavirus cases

On average now, Ohio is seeing nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases a day, which is a fraction of the nearly 9,000 daily cases at the beginning of 2021. More than 1.3 million Ohio…

Stark County

Jackson Twp police informed about possible 'Bobcat/Mountain Lion at large' in Hills & Dales area

Updated information (2/18/2021 3:56 p.m.): Jackson Twp. Police has made contact with the person identified as the ‘owner’ of the wild cat. The person told police he has never kept…

National News

Reports: Rush Limbaugh dead at 70

Rush Limbaugh, the media icon who spent decades behind as a radio host discussing politics, died Wednesday morning at the age of 70 following a brief battle with lung cancer,…

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Tuscarawas County

Suspect who fell through ice during pursuit saved in Tuscarawas County

A man is thankful to be alive after trying to elude the Dennison Police Department Tuesday evening. Glenn D.W. Skinner was running from Dennison officers when Tuscarawas County…

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Jewett Volunteer Fire Department mourns loss of both Chief and Assistant Fire Chief in unrelated incidents

A local fire department is left without their fire chief and assistant fire chief, in what appears to be two separate incidents. Jewett Volunteer Fire Chief Denny Kovarik and…

Carroll County

Carrollton Schools to remote learn for the remainder of the week

Carrollton’s superintendent Dave Quattrochi has announced that students will remain on remote learning Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Feb. 17-19) this week. The decision comes as…

Carroll County

Suspect charged with murder in Carroll County changes plea to 'not guilty by reason of insanity'

Arlen Atkinson, the man charged with aggravated murder, murder and aggravated arson after setting fire to a man at a Carroll County independent living facility, has withdrawn his…

State News

School closings/delays: February 17th

The following schools have canceled or delayed school for Wednesday, February 17 or switched to remote learning due to inclement weather in the area. It will be noted if the…

State News

Man dead after crashing into ODOT plow truck

According to a press release by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a man is dead after a crash involving an Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) plow truck. Officials say the…

Tuscarawas County

Homrighausen says he will continue as Dover mayor despite city council's resignation request

Dover Mayor Rick Homrighausen responded directly to Dover City Council Monday evening during a Committee of the Whole meeting. Homrighausen, who was asked to resign by council…

State News

School closings/remote learning: February 16th

The following schools have canceled or delayed school for Tuesday, February 16 or switched to remote learning due to inclement weather in the area. It will be noted if the school…

State News

How to properly measure snow

The National Weather Service of Pittsburgh is advising local residents on how to accurately measure snowfall as the area prepares for a snow storm in the area. They say you need…

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff: Arrest made in Plain Township burglaries

An arrest has been made in connection with several burglary reports in Plain Township, according to the Stark County Sheriff's Office. Abel Owens was arrested during an active…

State News

Missing infant from Portage County

On February 10, 2021 Portage County Job and Family Services obtained an emergency custody order. The parents were supposed to bring the child and appear at Portage County Juvenile…

State News

Boardman teacher's aide allegedly 'stapled' a piece of paper to a disabled child's head

A Boardman Local Schools employee is under fire after a mother claims a teacher's aide 'stapled a piece of paper' to the child's head' as a reminder for the student to bring a…

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Man charged with 4th OVI in 10 years after crashing into ODOT truck in Stark County

Craig A. Wells, 39, of North Olmsted was arrested Tuesday night after driving his vehicle through road barriers and closure signs, colliding head-on with a parked Ohio Department…

Tuscarawas County

Dover City Council asks mayor to submit resignation in signed letter

JMN has obtained a copy of a letter signed by all seven Dover City Council members and Council President Shane Gunnoe calling for the mayor to resign immediately. Mayor Richard…

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff: 21-year-old charged in Paris Twp. shooting; injuring juvenile

21-year-old Gage Woods has been charged with Felonious Assault (F2) after being arrested in connection to a shooting that left a juvenile injured. On Monday, February 8th, 2021,…