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Stark County

Local family fights parole of man who killed ex-girlfriend in front of her daughter at a Stark Co. gas station in 1980

In a case that has haunted a family for more than four decades, Lincoln Mabry Jr., who was convicted of murdering his estranged girlfriend, Rebecca "Becky" Kerr, in front of her…

October 8, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Child hospitalized with serious injuries following Tuscarawas Co. crash

A juvenile was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Tuscarawas County, according to the Lieutenant Johnnie H. Maier New Philadelphia Ohio State Patrol…

October 8, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Former Sandy Valley teacher faces third judicial release hearing amid community petition

Jason Neading, a former teacher from the Sandy Valley School District, is set to appear for his third judicial release hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as he seeks early release from…

October 8, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

Mega Millions ticket price increasing to $5 starting in April

Mega Millions, the popular lottery game that has produced six jackpots exceeding $1 billion, is gearing up for a major revamp set to launch in April 2025. The upcoming changes…

October 8, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Retrial underway in murder case of missing girl last seen in Alliance

Jury selection has resumed in the retrial of Robert Moore, who is accused of killing Glenna Jean White in 2009, after repeated delays in the case. White, a teenager at the time of…

October 7, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance boy, 11, charged with making false alarms after alleged attempted kidnapping incident

An 11-year-old boy has been charged with Making False Alarms (M-1) by the Stark County Juvenile Court following an investigation into a reported attempted kidnapping in Alliance.…

October 7, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man dead after elderly woman drives through restaurant, kills man inside

An 81-year-old woman accidentally drove her car into a local business on Friday, killing a man inside. Jackson Township Police responded to the incident at Angello’s 2 Go, located…

October 5, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

Norwayne middle schooler killed in crash, four others injured; football game canceled

A Norwayne Local Schools student was killed in a car crash Friday, leaving the community in mourning. According to the Village of Creston Police Department, five students from…

October 4, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva School Board appoints Don Spinell to fill vacant seat

The Minerva Local Board of Education voted unanimously during a special meeting on October 3 to appoint Donald Spinell to fill a vacant seat left by the late Bob Foltz. "When…

October 4, 2024 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

State News

Two boys accused of throwing rocks over bridge, damaging nine cars, injuring driver

Two boys, ages 9 and 11, were detained by Akron Police Tuesday evening after an investigation into multiple vehicles being damaged on Interstate 76 West. Officers responded to the…

October 2, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Ohio voter registration deadline is Oct. 7, early voting begins soon

Ohioans planning to vote in the Nov. 5 general election must register by Monday, Oct. 7, with voter registration offices staying open until 9 p.m. that day. Afterward, registered…

October 2, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Grand jury declines to indict suspect in alleged attempted kidnapping in Alliance

A Stark County Grand Jury has decided not to indict a man accused of attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old boy in Alliance last month, the Alliance Police Department said in a press…

October 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

News

Ohio's minimum wage to increase in 2025; take a look at min. wage in every decade

Ohio's minimum wage is set to rise to $10.70 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2025, an increase of 25 cents from the current rate of $10.45. The adjustment continues a trend of…

October 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

group of cute playful dogs running in the meadow field in spring

State News

Local dog pound urges residents to report stray dogs so they can be reunited with owners

The Tuscarawas County Dog Pound is reminding residents to report stray dogs after a month-long search for a missing dog named Milo ended with his safe return to his owner. The…

October 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Three people seriously injured in Stark Co. after hit-skip crash involving horse buggy

Three people were seriously injured in a hit-skip crash involving a horse and buggy Saturday night, according to Beach City Police Chief Curt Gipe. The crash occurred in Brewster,…

September 30, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Canton police officer who shot and killed a Minerva man in 2023 will not face charges

A Stark County grand jury has declined to indict a Canton police officer who shot and killed a Minerva man during a confrontation last December. The grand jury’s decision,…

September 27, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover man steals two vehicles, burglarizes home

Authorities in Tuscarawas and Coshocton counties, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, responded to a series of crimes Thursday involving a Dover man accused of stealing two…

September 27, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Art or outrage? Minerva’s new vibrant cow sculpture ignites community debate

When Matt Kress returned to his hometown, he brought more than just his artistic talents—he brought a vision of color and whimsy to Minerva's streetscape. Kress, a muralist known…

September 26, 2024 · Jordan Miller

News

Canton police officer fired for kicking suspect in the chest during arrest

A Canton police officer has been terminated after an internal investigation found he used excessive force during an arrest last month, city officials announced Monday. Detective…

September 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Single round of ammo found at Jackson Memorial Middle School; no threats reported

Jackson Memorial Middle School briefly went into shelter-in-place protocols Tuesday morning after a student discovered a weathered round of ammunition in a shared locker used to…

September 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller