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Sam Bourquin joins q92 family with new afternoon talk show on AM 1310 WDPN

AM 1310 WDPN, the sister station of Q92 Radio, has announced that longtime local broadcaster and sports personality Sam Bourquin will join its weekday lineup with a new afternoon…

April 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman dies in Stark County house fire; investigation underway

A person was killed early Sunday morning after a fire broke out at a home on 58th Street NE, according to Plain Township Fire & Rescue. Crews were dispatched around 6 a.m. to the…

April 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Wayne County firefighter killed while assisting motorist in ditch

A Wayne County firefighter was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a stranded driver along Stratton Road, authorities said. Lt. Paul Charles…

April 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

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

Stark County

Police respond to Perry Local’s Southway after student brings ammo to school; mentions gun

A student at Southway Intermediate School brought a magazine containing ammunition to school on Wednesday and allegedly implied they had a firearm in their backpack, according to…

April 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Former New Philadelphia assistant band director accused of sending explicit photos to student

Editor’s note: The article originally stated that the investigation began in 2023 but it has since been corrected to 2024. A former assistant band director at New Philadelphia…

April 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Stark County motorcyclist traveling at high speed killed in crash with SUV

A Canton man was killed Monday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on the city’s northwest side, according to police. Chief John Gabbard said officers with the Canton Police…

April 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Summit County man accused of cutting tails off kittens, arrested in Green

A Summit County man is facing felony charges after authorities say he mutilated several newborn kittens and threw their severed tails at a woman during a disturbing encounter on…

April 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local man dies after being struck by car along Stark County roadway; victim identified

A Massillon man has died after being struck by a vehicle Friday night in Canton, according to police. Chief John Gabbard said officers with the Canton Police Department responded…

April 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man killed in Barberton shooting; suspect charged with murder

A Canton man was shot and killed early Monday morning in what police say was a domestic dispute in Barberton. Barberton police responded to reports of gunfire around 1:24 a.m.…

April 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police investigating shooting at Akron bar that killed 35-year-old man

An investigation is underway following the shooting death of a 35-year-old man early Sunday morning at a bar in Akron. Officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly before 4…

April 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

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

Stark County

Teacher hospitalized after alleged hammer attack by inmate at Indian River facility

A teacher at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility was hospitalized Tuesday after reportedly being attacked by an inmate wielding a hammer, according to the union…

April 10, 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

Tuscarawas County

Pilot identified in fatal Tuscarawas County plane crash

Authorities have identified the pilot killed in a plane crash last week in Tuscarawas County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 62-year-old Orville J. Evans of New…

April 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

11 y.o Stark Co. boy arrested on felony charges for false shooting, bomb threats at Stark Library

An 11-year-old Canton boy is in custody after police say he made a series of false emergency calls, including a bomb threat and a report of a shooting, targeting the Stark County…

April 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

All Stark Library branches closed Wednesday, for the 3rd day, following threats at main library

All Stark Library locations were closed Wednesday following a series of threats earlier in the week that prompted evacuations and early closures at the downtown Canton branch. The…

April 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County man charged with his ninth OVI following traffic stop

A Newcomerstown man with a history of impaired driving has been charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence, marking his ninth such offense, according to the Ohio…

April 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Tuscarawas County man on life support after weekend shooting; suspect identified, arrested

A Tuscarawas County man is on life support following a shooting Saturday evening in Harrison County, authorities said. According to a press release from the Harrison County…

April 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County woman hospitalized after fire ignites while smoking on oxygen

A woman was hospitalized and a cat was rescued after a fire broke out in a Canton apartment Friday morning, authorities said. The Canton Fire Department responded to the scene at…

April 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller