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DeWine says all Ohioans over 16 will be eligible for COVID vaccine March 29

Governor Mike DeWine released additional phases for the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Beginning March 19, Phase 1E and 2C will be enacted to allow Ohioans with cancer, chronic…

March 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

North Canton Police: Juvenile named suspect in Stark County school shooting threat

The City of North Canton Police Department identified a juvenile suspect responsible for a social media threat alleging they were going to shoot up Hoover High School. Police say…

March 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Law enforcement say tip led them to discovery of missing Ohio woman's body in vehicle

The Richland County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday afternoon that the body of Melinda Kay Davis was found in the trunk of her car. Davis, a mother of four from Shelby, Ohio,…

March 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Teen arrested, charged with murder of 17-year-old Portage County girl

The Portage County Sheriff's office is investigating after a teen was killed Friday evening. In a press release from the Sheriff's Office, they say 18 year-old Zachary David…

March 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

High school announcer calls girls basketball team the n-word, blames it on diabetes sugar spike

An announcer who made racially-charged remarks during a basketball game in Oklahoma has released an apology. Matt Rowan was caught on a hot microphone calling a girls basketball…

March 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Full county fairs get the green light for 2021 in Ohio

Last year, county fair participants from all over were devastated with the cancelation of full fairs due to COVID-19 concerns. This year, Governor Mike DeWine announced fairs will…

March 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

CHECKS ON THE WAY: Biden signs stimulus bill into effect

President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into effect Thursday afternoon, according to the White House. The bill was signed at 1:30 p.m. in the Oval Office. The…

March 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

When will I receive my $1,400 stimulus check? Can college students get it? Who’s eligible? JMN explains

After the Senate made amendments to the third COVID-19 relief package, the House has voted to pass the revised package. The $1.9 trillion bill passed 220-211, mainly along party…

March 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County man charged with 13 sex-related charges

A 57-year-old Carroll County man has been indicted on 13 felony sexual abuse charges involving three different girls spanning nearly two decades. Carroll County prosecutor Steven…

March 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville teachers suffer side effects of COVID vaccine, school forced to close for recovery day

Students in the Louisville City School District will be home on Wednesday, March 10 as several staff members recover after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,…

March 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

CDC says fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, social distancing

According to the Center for Disease Control, people who have been fully vaccinated can gather with with small groups of people from other households without masks or social…

March 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Search party being formed for missing Ohio woman, ex-boyfriend accused of kidnapping is arrested

The search for 33-year-old Melinda Kay Davis continues as family and friends now begin to form search parties. 43-year-old John Henry Mack Jr., her ex-boyfriend, was arrested on a…

March 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Body of missing Stark County nursing home resident found near Stark State College

Jackson Township Police have confirmed the body of Jane McClelland was discovered Sunday morning behind The Strip in Canton near Stark State College. McClelland, 64, was reported…

March 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Bowling Green State University student on life support after alleged hazing incident

UPDATE: Stone Foltz, the 20-year-old Bowling Green State University student hospitalized, has died after an alleged hazing incident, according to a statement from his family’s…

March 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sandy Valley wrestlers shatter school record, send 7 to state tournament

Seven Sandy Valley wrestlers are heading to the state tournament, a new school record for the Cardinals. The previous record was four state qualifiers. Brandon Boggs, Brody Marks,…

March 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Three Carrollton freshmen wrestlers heading to the state tournament

GALLIPOLIS – The Carrollton Warriors wrestling team will be represented by three freshmen next weekend at the state tournament. Carrollton entered the district tournament with…

March 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Arrest made in New Philadelphia murder

An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 22-year-old New Philadelphia man. US Marshals arrested 19-year-old Sajjaad Butler Friday afternoon in Canton. New Philadelphia…

March 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Senate passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, including $1,400 stimulus checks

The Senate has passed another COVID-19 Relief package Saturday afternoon. The package, which passed with no republican support, includes $1,400 stimulus checks, $300-per-week…

March 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia man killed in overnight shooting, detective unit investigating

A 22-year-old New Philadelphia man has died after being shot early Friday morning. New Philadelphia Police Chief Mike Goodwin tells JMN that police responded to the 600 block of…

March 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

DeWine: Goal put in place to remove all health orders in Ohio

A goal has been put in place for Ohioans to live life again without COVID-19 restrictions in place. During a statewide address Thursday evening, Governor Mike DeWine announced…

March 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller