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Stark County

Local teen killed in mini-bike crash

Officials are investigating a motorcycle accident that left a 17-year-old boy dead Sunday afternoon. Canton Police Chief Jack Angelo says Gage A. Carroll, of Canton, died from…

August 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities searching for juvenile who escaped attention center, stole vehicle before crashing in Dover

Two juveniles escaped the Stark County Attention Center on Sunday, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office. Following the escape from the center, the two juveniles…

August 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

More than 200 people dead after earthquake in Haiti, death toll continues to rise

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has left Haiti devasted. At least 227 people are dead following the earthquake that occurred Saturday. The country is still mourning the assassination…

August 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man accused of shooting, killing father of Lucas twins turns himself in

A man has surrendered and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing Aaron Lucas. Nichalous Harvey, 37, of Canton, is accused of shooting Lucas multiple times Sunday…

August 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Arrest made in drive by shooting that killed 65-year-old Canton woman

An arrest has been made in the Saturday evening shooting death of a 65-year-old woman who was fatally shot in her driveway. Police say Javier D. Blood, of 26th St. NE, was booked…

August 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

OHSAA state wrestling returns to the Schottenstein Center, other athletic venues announced for state tournaments

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Several more state tournament venues have now been set by the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2021-22 school year and beyond. During the 2020-21…

August 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Father killed overnight, hours before he was to testify in murder trial of his one-year-old son

The father of Ace and ArCel Lucas was found dead in the driveway of a home located in the 10000 block of 13th St. NW Sunday evening, according to Canton Police. Aaron Lucas, 29,…

August 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Pentagon to require troops to receive COVID vaccine by Sept. 15

The Pentagon announced a new plan Monday that would require members of the U.S. military to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15. The plan has been endorsed by President…

August 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police investigating murder of 65-year-old woman

A 65-year-old woman was shot to death Saturday night in the 100 block of Belden Avenue SE. inside her home. Canton police say the victim, Jenny B. Norris, was shot in the abdomen.…

August 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Local softball players win national championship

A group of local softball players are celebrating after winning a national championship last week as members of the Lady Rebels ’08. The travel ball team competed in the 12u…

August 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police arrest suspect in shooting death of Millersburg man

A 49-year-old suspect has been arrested by police Friday night, according to authorities. Millersburg Police say an arrest warrant was issued for Steve Compton, of Millersburg, on…

August 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County man wanted for alleged child rape of two young children arrested in NC

Federal agents have made an arrest of a 26-year-old man from Tuscarawas County who was wanted on two counts of child rape. Colt Crites was arrested in Durham, NC for rape…

August 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pro Football Hall Of Fame, Canton Regional Chamber Of Commerce revise COVID protocols

In a press release sent by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in accordance with the latest health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Pro Football…

August 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Kent State mandating masks for all students, regardless of vaccination status, at all locations

In a move announced by Kent State University on Wednesday, all teachers, students and staff will be required to wear face coverings indoors, regardless of vaccination status, on…

August 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Officials on scene of fatal crash in Louisville area

An official with the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed to JMN that their department is currently on scene of a fatal two-vehicle accident in the Louisville area. The accident…

August 3, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man dies days after motorcycle accident

An East Canton man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle accident in Paris Township on July 28. The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says Roger L. Redman, 72,…

August 3, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Employee dies after industrial accident in Bolivar

An employee of Premier Enterprises is dead following an accident Monday evening. The Bolivar Fire Department was dispatched to the business at 10822 Fort Laurens Rd for reports of…

August 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

CDC urges Stark County residents to mask up as Covid-19 cases rise; deaths remain rare

The low vaccination rate and the substantial transmission of Covid in Stark County has the CDC urging residents to begin masking indoors again, regardless of their vaccination…

August 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Simone Biles to compete in balance beam final

Simone Biles, arguably the best gymnast to ever touch the mat, will be competing in the balance beam final Tuesday, according to USA Gymnastics. The balance beam final will be…

August 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

$28 million raised for new Aultman cancer center coming to Canton in 2022

A new facility for cancer patients is coming to Canton and the funding is complete. “Each gift and every dollar helped us reach this goal, and we are so grateful to the wonderful…

August 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller