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National News

Biden extends pause on student loan repayments

President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is extending the student loans pause until May 1. The payments have been paused since the beginning of the pandemic. They were set…

December 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested after allegedly firing 20-30 shots in Plain Township

A man was arrested by Stark County Sheriff Deputies Tuesday afternoon after reports of shots fired. Deputies were dispatched to the 7900 block of Woodrush Drive in Plain Township…

December 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover mayor fires three city employees who cooperated in investigation against him

Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen acted like the Grinch on Tuesday, firing three of his city employees just days before Christmas. The mayor, who has been the subject of a weeks'…

December 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio reports highest number of new daily Covid-19 cases

On Tuesday, Ohio’s health department reported the biggest one-day increase in coronavirus cases since the pandemic began almost two years ago. ODH reported 12,502 new Covid-19…

December 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio-based missionaries escaped kidnappers in Haiti

A harrowing escape plan by a group of missionaries from Ohio, earned them their freedom after being held captive for nearly 2 months in Haiti. Officials with Christian Aid…

December 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Two dead in New Philadelphia following carbon monoxide poisoning

Two men are dead following what police believe was an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in New Philadelphia. New Philadelphia Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Grant…

December 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Woman charged after vandalizing Storybook Lane at Tuscora Park

Monday morning, the New Philadelphia Police Department was informed that multiple signs on display at Storybook Lane at Tuscora Park had been vandalized with red spray paint.…

December 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two residents transported to hospital following Minerva fire

Two residents suffered smoke inhalation early Saturday morning after a fire at their home in the 12000 block of Baywood St SE. Minerva Fire Chief Aaron Stoller said his department…

December 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Federal agent make arrest in 2009 disappearance of Alliance teen

Authorities have made an arrest in the 2009 disappearance of an Alliance-area teenager. Chief Deputy Ralph Spidalieri of the Portage County Sheriff's Office released this…

December 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Gov. DeWine to send 1,050 National Guard members into hospitals to help with staffing shortages

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued an order to deploy 1,050 members of the National Guards into hospitals effective Monday to ease staffing issues. "Earlier in the pandemic, our…

December 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Investigation: ODJFS employee discontinued relative's unemployment payments after argument

A six-month long investigation by the Office of the Ohio Inspector General determined an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) employee improperly accessed a…

December 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Local schools, police warn against national trend encouraging students to call in threats

A national trend encouraging social media users to call in a threats to schools has many local schools on edge as they prepare for their last day before the winter break. Several…