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Stark County

Canton police arrest 16-year-old suspect in murders of two 19-year-olds

The Canton Police Department arrested a suspect in the murders of two 19-year-old men March 28. The shooting occurred March 28 just before 3 p.m. at an apartment complex on Ellis…

April 7, 2022 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio lawmakers introduce bill restricting teachers from discussing sexual orientation, gender identity

Ohio Republicans have introduced their version of Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill - which would restrict school teachers from talking about sexual orientation and…

April 6, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Photos: Car catches fire, driver parks it in New Philly car wash in attempt to extinguish fire

Local fire officials said a man who’s rental vehicle began smoking, made the situation a lot worse when he decided to pull it into a Tuscarawas County car wash. The New…

April 5, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office arrest man who charged at deputies with two knives

A Uhrichsville man wanted for a warrant of Summit County spent the night in the hospital after fleeing from law enforcement, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office.…

March 29, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two teens killed in Canton shooting; police investigating

The Canton Police Department is investigating a double homicide of two teenagers. The shooting happened in the 3500 block of Ellis Avenue NE on Monday afternoon, according to…

March 29, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Minerva Local Schools vote to give teachers, staff Covid-19 appreciation bonus pay up to $1,000

In a recent school board meeting, the Minerva Local Board of Education unanimously approved Superintendent Gary Chaddock’s recommendation of Covid-19 appreciation pay for all…

March 28, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Impaired driver crashes into ODOT truck in Tuscarawas County

A driver is behind bars after crashing into an Ohio Department of Transportation plow truck early Sunday morning. Officials with ODOT Eastern District 11 said an SUV traveling at…

March 27, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County law enforcement arrest man in drug traffic operation, seize $1 million in drugs

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office Metro Narcotics Unit along with Homeland Security Investigations, the United States Postal Service, FBI Safe Streets Task Force, the Canton City…

March 26, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton South volleyball coach's contract not renewed; board members split on decision, public objects

Canton Local's volleyball coach is without a job after a split vote by the board of education decided not to renew her contract. Erin Cole is the coach, she's also the wife of…

March 24, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Waynesburg Plaza purchased, renovations underway; who is the new owner?

A Stark County businessman/developer is the new owner of the Waynesburg Plaza - the plaza that houses Subway and a KeyBank ATM in Sandy Township (southern Stark County). JMN…

March 23, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Man, woman charged with dumping Amber Sherrell’s body in Tuscarawas County

A couple has been indicted in connection to the discovery of Amber Sherrell's body in Goshen Township on Oct. 26, 2021. The 38-year-old's body was found along White Bridge Road,…

March 23, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Photos: Construction underway for Amazon facility in Canton; opening delayed to 2023

The Amazon fulfillment center coming to Canton will open its doors in 2023 - a year later than originally scheduled. "We were hoping it would be done in the fall, but with a…

March 22, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man sentenced to life for fatal 2021 drive-by shooting

A Canton man will spend at least 71 years to life in prison for his involvement in a drive-by shooting last summer that left Jenny Norris dead. Terrel J. Lipkins, 23, was found…

March 21, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance City Schools board member dies unexpectedly

The Vice President of the Alliance City School District's Board of Education died unexpectedly this week, according to the school district's social media. Sally Ailes was been an…

March 17, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Senior housing development coming to East Canton; set to be complete by upcoming fall

Area residents are now able to get on a waiting list for a new apartment complex coming to East Canton. Testa is the developer of a soon-to-be built apartment and condo…

March 16, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Louisville's Hoffarth wins 138 lb. state championship title

One Louisville wrestler is bringing a state wrestling title back to Stark County. Louisville junior Dom Hoffarth finished at the top of the 138-lb. bracket after defeating…

March 13, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Carrollton's Carman, Minerva's Haines, others earn All-Ohio wrestling honors; finals scheduled for Sunday night

The fourth session of the OHSAA state wrestling tournament concluded Sunday morning with the placement matches for third through eighth place. All wrestlers finishing in the top…

March 13, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Fairless' Kirby, Louisville's Castro, Hoffarth advance to state wrestling finals

Louisville will be represented by two in the OHSAA state wrestling finals Sunday evening. Senior Pablo Castro punched his ticket to the championship match following an 8-3 victory…

March 12, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Dover's Kiser, Fairless' Kirby, Louisville's Castro, Hoffarth, Severs move to state semifinals

Many area wrestlers were tested in the second session of the OHSAA state tournament. LOUISVILLE Louisville's Pablo Castro (132 lbs.), Dominic Hoffarth (138 lbs.) and Brenden…

March 12, 2022 · Jordan Miller

News

Results: Day one of state wrestling concludes, local wrestlers still vying for state titles

The opening day of the state wrestling tournament is over and a number of area high school wrestlers have advanced to the second day of the tournament. *Those who won their first…

March 11, 2022 · Jordan Miller