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Husband, 39, wife, 60, found dead in Northeast Ohio home

Police are investigating a domestic-related homicide after a married couple was found shot to death Tuesday afternoon on Akron’s northwest side. Officers with the Akron Police…

January 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Early-morning fire destroys Canton Township home; space heater possible cause

A Canton Township family was displaced after an early-morning house fire caused a total loss Wednesday. Canton Township firefighters were called to a structure fire at 4918 Fields…

January 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Brewster firefighters battled Tuscarawas Township house fire; SR-241 closed 5 hours

Firefighters from Brewster and several surrounding departments responded to a structure fire Monday, Jan. 5, at a home in Tuscarawas Township that caused an estimated $200,000 in…

January 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Homeless man found dead in tent behind Alliance business; investigation ongoing

A 32-year-old homeless man was found dead in a tent Monday morning, according to the Stark County Coroner’s Office. A spokesperson for the coroner’s office said authorities…

January 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police investigate early morning Canton shooting; man shot in both legs

Editor’s note: JMN initially reported that this incident occurred in Canton Township. Police later confirmed the shooting happened in the city of Canton, just outside the Canton…

January 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Elderly couple and dog killed in weekend house fire in Green

An elderly couple died Saturday evening after being rescued from a house fire in Green, according to the Green Fire Department. Firefighters were called to a residential structure…

January 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fire destroys Jackson Township building housing two businesses

A fire early Sunday morning caused a total loss at a commercial building housing two businesses in Jackson Township, according to the Jackson Township Fire Department.…

January 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

14-year-old Wooster boy killed in Wayne County bicycle crash

A 14-year-old boy from Wooster has died after being struck by a pickup truck while riding a bicycle in Wayne County, authorities said. The crash occurred late Friday afternoon on…

January 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

DNA testing leads to identification of Route 30 crash victim 15 days later

The Stark County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim killed in a four-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 last month as Joshua Smothers, 38, a Canton-area resident. According to…

January 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County lottery player rings in the New Year with $150,000 win

A Stark County lottery player is starting the new year with a six-figure payday. According to information released by the Ohio Lottery, a winning ticket for the Rolling Cash 5…

January 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police: Ohio woman admits to killing 3-year-old daughter on New Year’s Eve

Authorities in Columbus are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl after her mother allegedly confessed to killing the child on New Year’s Eve. Police said officers were…

January 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

News

A Year That Mattered: News That Shaped 2025 | JMN

In 2025, Jordan Miller News documented a year marked by tragedy, accountability, resilience and community pride across Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas and surrounding counties. Over…

December 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Work-related death under investigation at Alliance facility

A work-related death is under investigation after an incident at an Alliance industrial facility Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office confirmed…

December 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Nearly two weeks later, victim in fatal Route 30 Stark County crash remains unidentified

Nearly two weeks after a fatal four-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 in Stark County, the Stark County Coroner’s Office says it is still working to identify the driver who died in…

December 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Postal worker robbed at gunpoint in Akron; suspects sought

Akron police are investigating an aggravated robbery after a U.S. Postal Service employee was robbed at gunpoint while delivering mail on the city’s west side. The robbery…

December 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Missing 20-year-old found dead after single-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County

A 20-year-old man who had been reported missing over the weekend was found dead following a single-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County, authorities confirmed Monday. The Ohio State…

December 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Water main break closes portion of Brumbaugh Street NW in Lake Township

A section of Brumbaugh Street Northwest in Lake Township was temporarily closed Monday due to a water main break, according to the City of North Canton. The closure affects…

December 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Police investigating physical altercation between coach, fan following Indian Valley–Watkins Memorial game

A physical altercation that occurred at the conclusion of Saturday’s Indian Valley boys basketball home game against Watkins Memorial is under investigation, according to local…

December 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Missing teen alert: 19-year-old last seen Friday night in Sandy Township

UPDATE: He’s been found. Authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate a 19-year-old man who was reported missing Friday night in Sandy Township. Jayden Butler was last…

December 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Township police seek public’s help locating missing 12-year-old girl

UPDATE: The juvenile has returned home. Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 12-year-old girl who was last seen Friday evening in Jackson Township.…

December 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller