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DeWine to deliver statewide COVID-19 address to Ohioans at 5:30 Thursday evening

According to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's communication team, the governor will deliver a statewide address on the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. His regular 2 p.m.…

Stark County

Canton attempted murder suspect quarantined, court hearing rescheduled

The Thursday morning arraignment court hearing for Travonce Backie, the man accused of brutally beating an 85-year-old man, has been delayed due to quarantine. Backie is charged…

Stark County

Home abandoned on I-77 in Canton; ODOT plans to shutdown traffic to remove it Thursday morning

If you're traveling along I-77 near Route 800, you may notice something a little off. No, it's not a mobile office, it's a small house sitting in a construction zone. Ohio…

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Police respond to shooting at Polaris Mall

There has been a reported shooting at the Polaris Mall in Columbus, according to Columbus Police Columbus Police say at this time no injuries have been reported but the suspected…

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REPORTS: Ohio mother who killed 6-year-old says boyfriend pressured her to get rid of her 3 children

The Middletown mother who is behind bars after allegedly dragging her son down the road and killing him in an attempt to abandon him at a park, is now telling authorities that her…

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DETAILS: Police say mother tried to abandon Ohio child at a park before killing him with her car

Brittany Gosney, the 29-year-old mother accused of murdering her six-year-old son, James Hutchinson, told police she first tried to abandon the child at a park. Hutchinson grabbed…

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Stark County

Canton police name suspect in assault of 85-year-old; warrants filed against Canton man

Canton police have announced they are looking for 32-year-old Travonce R. Backie in connection to an assault that left 85-year-old Ralph White hospitalized. Warrants for Attempted…

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Law enforcement, pregnant women and more included in next phase of COVID vaccine distribution

A new group of people has been announced to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Ohio’s Phase 1C. Governor Mike DeWine announced the decision, saying “certain professions and those…

Stark County

85-year-old man assaulted in Canton after suspect crashes into his vehicle

WARNING: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC CONTENT Canton police are investigating an assault after an 85-year-old man was beat so badly after a car accident, he was left…

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff’s Office welcomes smartphone app for public transparency

Stark County Sheriff George Maier announced on Monday that his office has released a new smartphone application to “further serve the citizens of Stark County.” The goal of the…

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Ohio 6-year-old killed, body dumped in Ohio River; mother charged with murder

A six-year-old boy is dead and his mother has been charged with murder in Ohio. Brittany Gosney, 29, has been charged with murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.…

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Ohio woman reported missing after alleged attempt to make contact with ex-boyfriend

Police in Shelby, Ohio are attempting to make contact with Melinda Kay Davis (Clark) who was reported missing February 25 at 12:36 p.m. According to the Shelby Police Department,…

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Traditional end-of-year high school events get clearance in Ohio

The spring of 2020 was a brutal time for Ohio high school students, especially the seniors. As they lost out on graduations and senior proms due to COVID-19, last year's…

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DeWine to allow more spectators at sporting events, entertainment venues

Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday afternoon that sporting events and entertainment events will be allowed to reopen with a 25% indoor capacity limit and 30% maximum limit…

State News

ODNR officer dies in rescue attempt; 16-year-old also dead after falling through ice

Jason Lagore, an Ohio Department of Natural Resources officer, has died Wednesday morning from a medical emergency after an attempted lake rescue at a Highland County state park…

Stark County

Meeting set to discuss U.S. Route 30 relocation project

A virtual public involvement meeting is scheduled for Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the U.S. 30 Roadway Relocation Project. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation's…

State News

Ohio toddler kidnapped, mother assaulted

UPDATE: The toddler has been found and the suspect has been arrested. The Franklin County sheriffs office says that a one-year-old was abducted and his mother assaulted Tuesday…

Tuscarawas County

Water department responds to water main break in Dover; boil advisory issued for downtown

An official with the City of Dover Water department said a water boil advisory has been issued following a water main break in the downtown area. The water main break occurred at…