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Stark County

Documents: Waynesburg man arrested after holding teen girl captive, threatening to shoot her

A Waynesburg man is behind bars after court documents say he held a 17-year-old girl captive at an oil well site. According to Canton Municipal Court records, Samuel Bowles, 27,…

May 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

23-year-old Canton motorcyclist dies in Plain Township crash

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office said a 23-year-old Canton man died Wednesday in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 11:59 in Plain Township. Investigators say Alexander R.…

May 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two shot in Canton Township; authorities searching for shooter

Two men are in the hospital following a shooting outside of East Canton in Canton Township on Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release from the Stark County Sheriff's…

May 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

News

Tuscarawas County shootout ends with suspect in custody

An elderly man was involved in a shootout with law enforcement officials Tuesday evening outside of Bolivar. Tuscarawas County Sheriff Deputy Lt. Brian Alford tells JMN that his…

May 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton mom charged with murder of her 18-month old child

A Canton mother is behind bars after police believe she killed her infant child by assaulting him with several pieces of household furniture Monday evening. Chief Jack Angelo said…

May 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Revised order: No more masks for vaccinated Ohioans; unvaccinated still required to wear masks through June 2

If you are an Ohio resident and fully vaccinated, you will no longer be required to wear masks in an indoor setting in most situations, according to a revised health order that…

May 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

News

Ohio outlines 'Vax-A-Million' details; Ohioans must sign up for chance to win

Ohio's vaccine incentive program that was announced last week has been outlined with a minor change. Originally, Governor DeWine said any Ohioan 18 and up would be automatically…

May 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton School District mourns loss of Director of Programs

The Carrollton Exempted Village School District is mourning the loss of a beloved educator. Carrollton’s Director of Programs, Ed Robinson, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning…

May 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

CDC to drop mask requirements for fully vaccinated people

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) plans to announce that people who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear mask or social distance, according to multiple media reports. To…

May 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

How do I enter to win $1 million if I get vaccinated in Ohio?

Yes, it’s true. There’s a chance you can win $1,000,000 if you are a vaccinated Ohioan. Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday evening in a statewide address that beginning May…

May 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Dover man allegedly tries to buy sex from mother, underage daughter; charged with trafficking charges

A Dover man is behind bars in Columbiana County after he allegedly attempted to purchase sex from a mother and her underage daughter - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced…

May 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for children as young as 12 years old

On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration announced they that people between 12 to 15 years of age can now start receiving the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. In December, the…

May 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

'I shot him. He's dead': 911 call released in Carroll County domestic-related shooting

A 32-year-old man is dead after an alleged domestic incident in Carroll County Monday evening. In a 911 call obtained by JMN, Audrey Branch calls 911 after she said she shot her…

May 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County woman charged with murder identified as Army veteran, claims self defense

A Carroll County woman is behind bars after she claims she shot and killed her boyfriend during a domestic incident. Audrey Kole, 34, also known as Audrey Branch, appeared in…

May 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County sheriff releases details surrounding fatal shooting; suspect claims self defense in domestic dispute

A man is dead and a woman has been charged with murder after a shooting on Arbor Rd NE in Mechanicstown Monday evening. Carroll County Sheriff Dale Williams tells JMN his…

May 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

One dead in Carroll County shooting, BCI confirms to JMN

One person is dead after a shooting in the Mechanicstown area, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation confirms to JMN. The shooting occurred in Monday evening along Arbor Rd NE.…

May 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 87-year-old

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating Robert Leach, 87, of Navarre. Officials say Leach left his Navarre home around 8:30 Thursday morning to go to Acme on…

April 29, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police investigating homicide; victim identified as 60-year-old man

Canton Police and fire responded to a residence in the 600 block of Cleveland Ave SW due to a call about an unconscious man. When emergency personnel arrived, the man was dead.…

April 28, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County prosecutor, Canton police to host community gun buyback

The Stark County Prosecutor's office, in conjunction with the Canton Police Department will be hosting a community gun buyback on Saturday, May 15th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m at…

April 27, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County student teacher arrested on sexual contact charges involving minors

A 22-year-old student teacher in the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District has been accused of sexual contact with two minors. According to the Tuscarawas County Common Pleas…

April 26, 2021 · Jordan Miller