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State News

Officials: Controlled release of chemicals successfully completed in East Palestine

As flames and smoke filled into the sky in East Palestine on late Monday afternoon, Norfolk Southern, fire officials and other departments completed a breach of five rail cars to…

February 7, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Crews warn of 'grave danger of death' as officials prepare for controlled release of chemicals in EP

In new developments in East Palestine, there is an order to evacuate the area as officials plan to conduct a controlled release of chemicals that are aboard the Norfolk Southern…

February 6, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Urgent evacuation notice issued for East Palestine residents; explosion possible

East Palestine officials and the Columbiana County EMA Director have issued an urgent evacuation notice to those who live within a mile radius of the train derailment. The urgent…

February 6, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Latest: One person arrested for getting too close to train derailment scene, EP schools closed on Monday

As of Sunday afternoon, East Palestine remains in a State of Emergency, according to Mayor Trent Conaway. City officials also say a mandatory evacuation/stay in place order…

February 5, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

One killed in Kensington house fire Sunday morning

Area crews responded to a fully involved house fire around 5:45 Sunday morning in Kensington. According to Hanover Twp. Fire Chief Frank Baker, seven people - four adults and…

February 5, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

East Palestine declares State of Emergency following train derailment, fire

The Village of East Palestine is under a State of Emergency after a train derailment caused a massive fire Friday night around 9:30 p.m. "A train going from Madison, IL to Conway,…

February 4, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Carrollton wins share of first league title since 2010-11 season with win over Minerva

For the first time since the 2010-11 season, the Carrollton Warriors are conference champions in boys basketball. With a victory over the Minerva Lions Friday night, Carrollton…

February 4, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia middle school student arrested after gun found in backpack

A New Philadelphia student was taken into custody by police Thursday afternoon after a gun was located in their backpack. New Philadelphia Schools Superintendent Amy Wentworth…

February 2, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man rescued; two dogs killed in Stark County house fire

A Canton man is being treated at the Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Unit following a late night house fire Wednesday. The Canton Fire Department says they pulled the man from the…

February 2, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Aultman closing Woodlawn, Alliance skilled nursing facilities

Employees at Aultman's Skilled Nursing Facilities were notified Wednesday morning that the company will be ending operations at two skilled nursing facilities in Stark County. The…

February 1, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

One killed in Akron apartment fire; seven displaced as Red Cross assists

The Akron Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on Fleming Dr Tuesday evening around 6 p.m. When fire officials arrived to the scene, they discovered one adult died in…

February 1, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Melt Bar and Grilled closing Belden Village location

( Photo from Melt Bar and Grilled website ) Two Melt Bar and Grilled locations in Ohio have closed, including the one right here in Stark County. The Jackson Township restaurant…

January 31, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon man held on $1 million bond, charged in fatal shooting

A Massillon man remains behind bars after being accused of shooting a Jackson Township man Friday morning - the victim died over the weekend in the hospital. Graydon N. Feichter,…

January 30, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police investigating homicide that was originally reported as overdose; victim identified

The Canton Police Department is investigating the city's second homicide of 2023 that happened just after noon on Sunday, Jan. 29. According to Police Chief John Gabbard, officers…

January 30, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon police investigating homicide; suspect in custody

The Massillon Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead Friday morning. According to police, they responded to the northeast side of the city for reports of a man…

January 29, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County woman killed in single-vehicle crash; alcohol factor in crash

The New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a woman early Saturday morning. The 34-year-old woman from…

January 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man killed in Alliance fire identified

The man who died in an Alliance fire on Thursday has been identified as a 55-year-old. Frank Rowan, 55, was unable to escape from the South Arch St. home that went up into flames…

January 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bullet found at Minerva High School; district ensures there is no threat to students

Minerva High School has completed an investigation into a bullet that was found in the school on Thursday, Jan. 26. According to Superintendent Gary Chaddock, the live…

January 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

TimkenSteel fined $145k for explosion that killed Alliance man

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a $145,000 fine for TimkenSteel following an explosion last summer. In July of 2022, a furnace explosion at the…

January 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

One killed, two escape from Alliance house fire

The Alliance Fire Department continues to investigate a fire that occurred in the city on Thursday afternoon. Three people were inside the house located at 1335 S. Arch Ave when…

January 26, 2023 · Jordan Miller