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Stark County

Body of unidentified female found along Nimishillen Creek in Canton; investigation underway

Canton police are investigating after a body was discovered Tuesday afternoon along Nimishillen Creek. Authorities said the body of an unidentified woman or girl was found on the…

April 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance police rally around officer after surprising leukemia diagnosis; benefit set for April 18

Officers with the Alliance Police Department are rallying around one of their own after veteran Patrolman Shannon McCalla was diagnosed with leukemia, prompting a community-wide…

April 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

19-year-old killed in morning crash in Massillon

A 19-year-old man died following a traffic crash Tuesday morning on Finefrock Road SW, according to authorities. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 7:48 a.m., while…

April 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Car crashes into Alliance medical office, ends up in exam room

A 76-year-old woman drove a vehicle into a building Monday morning, April 13, in Alliance, sending the car into an exam room at a local medical office, according to the Alliance…

April 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County coroner identifies 41-year-old man killed in local shed fire

The victim in a fatal shed fire in Stark County has been identified as Brian Wakefield, 41, according to Tammy Wilkes of the Stark County Coroner’s Office. Fire crews were…

April 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man found dead after Stark County shed fire

A man died Thursday evening after being found inside a burning shed behind a residence on the 2600 block of Kirby Avenue Northeast, according to the Canton Fire Department. Fire…

April 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man killed in local motorcycle crash Tuesday evening

A 26-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening in a motorcycle crash involving an SUV in the City of Green, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded…

April 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Proposed $2 billion power plant in Carroll County to face public hearing

State regulators will hold a public hearing next month on a proposed natural gas power plant in Carroll County that could generate enough electricity to serve hundreds of…

April 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Head-on crash kills one, injures three in Tuscarawas County

A two-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County left one person dead and three others injured Monday afternoon, authorities said. The crash happened around 1:13 p.m. on April 6 on…

April 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Teen airlifted after dirt bike crash in Tuscarawas County; investigation ongoing

A 13-year-old boy was airlifted to Akron Children’s Hospital following a dirt bike crash Thursday in Wayne Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash was…

April 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bomb squad removes explosive device in Stark County

Authorities safely removed a suspected explosive device early Friday morning along the 14000 block of Lincoln Way West, according to the North Lawrence Fire Department. Emergency…

April 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Northeast Senate League names founding commissioner

The newly formed Northeast Senate League has selected longtime educator and athletic administrator Curt Hamilton as its first commissioner, officials announced, as the conference…

April 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Judge sides with Canton in firing of officer seen in K-9 bodycam video

A Stark County judge has upheld the termination of a Canton police officer who was captured on body camera video using a K-9 during an arrest in 2024, reversing an earlier…

April 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Low enrollment prompts Claymont school consolidation, building closure

Facing declining enrollment and rising costs, the Claymont City School District Board of Education has approved a plan to consolidate schools, including the closure of Claymont…

April 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Report: Stark County mother, boyfriend charged after child critically injured at Airbnb

An Ohio woman and her boyfriend have been arrested after a 3-year-old child was found critically injured at an Airbnb in Henry County, according to court documents and reporting…

April 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

TORNADO WARNING ISSUED FOR STARK, WAYNE COUNTIES; STORM MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH

A tornado warning has been issued for portions of Stark, Wayne and Holmes counties Tuesday night as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through the region.…

March 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Suspect fatally shot after three officer-involved incidents in Harrison County

A man accused of firing at law enforcement officers during a pursuit in Harrison County died Monday after being involved in three separate officer-involved shootings, authorities…

March 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Scratch Steakhouse to close Louisville location due to building structural issues

Scratch Steakhouse and Lounge will close its Louisville location at the end of April, with the owner citing significant structural issues tied to a neighboring building. Owner…

March 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

State News

Report: Suspect fires at officers during high-speed chase in Jefferson-Harrison county area

Authorities responded to a reported high-speed chase Monday in the Jefferson-Harrison county area that included gunfire and a foot pursuit, according to local officials. A deputy…

March 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Mother, 12-year-old son killed in Akron shooting; suspect in custody

A suspect is in custody following a shooting that left a woman and her 12-year-old son dead Saturday night in Akron, police said. Officers were called around 8:10 p.m. to the area…

March 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller