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Stark County

Person dies after SUV hits tree, erupts into flames in North Canton

Emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1600 block of Elberts Ave. SW for reports of a vehicle fire in North Canton. When they arrived on scene at 3:03 a.m., they discovered a…

July 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former McKinley football coaches file defamation lawsuit against school board members, others

A lawsuit has been filed against many of the Canton City School Board of Education members, a former coach, an attorney and a player's parent. Former Canton McKinley head football…

July 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Victim found dead over weekend on Canton porch identified

The Canton Police are still investigating a fatal shooting Saturday morning. Police say they were dispatched to the 900 block of 3rd St. NW for reports of shots fired. When they…

July 12, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Multiple shots fired, two arrested following incident at Alliance bar

Two people are behind bars after a large fight/shooting at a local establishment in Alliance early Sunday morning. Police were dispatched to Elks Lodge Sunday morning just after…

July 12, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville woman dies in Ravenna crash

A two-vehicle crash claimed two lives Sunday afternoon. Brittany Spohn, 36, of Ravenna, was driving east on Ohio 14 when she lost control of her vehicle. She crossed the center…

July 12, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance Police investigating late-night shooting at Elks Lodge

Members of the Alliance Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred at Elks Lodge on Ash St. late Saturday night/early Sunday morning, dispatched confirmed to…

July 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Local man identified in fatal motorcycle vs. car accident

A 58-year-old man died Saturday afternoon as a result of a two-vehicle accident. Troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a crash at the intersection of SR 212 at…

July 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man found shot to death on porch of Canton home

The Canton Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday morning. According to Chief Jack Angelo, his department was dispatched to the 900 block of…

July 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

DeWine vetoes bill that would've allowed Ohio residents to set off fireworks

Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill that would legalize commercial-grade fireworks in Ohio. Senate Bill 113 would've made it possible for Ohio residents to set off fireworks on…

July 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Uhrichsville man captured by sheriff's office for hit-and-run accident; suspected drugs located

An anonymous call led to the arrest of 27-year-old Ryan Scott Albright Thursday evening wanted for fleeing the scene of an accident in Tuscarawas County. Albright was wanted on…

July 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County woman leads sheriff’s office on chase; K9 tracks suspect down in woods

A Carroll County woman was arrested by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office after a short pursuit Tuesday. Abigail Motz, 33, of Waynesburg Rd. was wanted for an active arrest…

July 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio law firm files lawsuit to restore $300 unemployment payments

A Cleveland law firm has filed a lawsuit in a Cuyahoga County court against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services director Matt Damschroder for the…

July 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man accused of beating elderly man changes plea

A change of plea has come in a brutal Stark County case. Travonce Backie, the man accused of beating 85-year-old Ralph White so bad he nearly died, has changed his plea from not…

July 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man dies in single-vehicle crash

A 33-year-old Alliance man died Wednesday evening after being involved in a single-vehicle crash in Perry Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The driver of the…

July 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Building collapse transitions from rescue to recovery mission; death toll rises to 54

Many family members are left without answers as the two-week long search for survivors in the Surfside condo collapse has officially been moved to a recovery operation. "To share…

July 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton woman bakes cookies celebrating black hairstyles; raising awareness for hair discrimination

Quarantine was a time period for people to dive into a new hobby. For 28 year-old Sierra Lepley, that new hobby was baking. The Alliance native and Canton resident works as a…

July 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

8-year-old Harrison County girl dies; law enforcement investigating

A family is mourning the loss of an 8-year-old girl who died last week in Harrison County. Sources tell JMN that the Harrison County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death…

July 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Man claims someone fired shots at his drone in Carroll County

An Akron man says his typical drone flight took an unexpected turn Monday evening when bullets began to fly into the sky. Zac Riter says he was flying his drone around rural…

July 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Law enforcement searching for Tuscarawas County man wanted for hit-and-run accident

The Midvale Police Department is asking for your help locating a 27-year-old Uhrichsville man who was involved in a single-car accident Tuesday afternoon. Midvale police tell JMN…

July 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

16 traffic-related deaths, 536 OVI arrests made by Ohio State Highway Patrol during 4th of July weekend

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released numbers related to the Fourth of July holiday weekend from July 2 to July 5. During the three-day period, OSHP indicated that 16 people…

July 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller