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West Branch faces backlash after reportedly letting go of beloved girls basketball coach

The West Branch Local Schools Board of Education has informed longtime girls basketball coach Walt DeShields that he will not be returning to lead the Lady Warriors next season—a…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County man missing for three months found dead in woods near his home

A Carroll County man who had been missing since early January was found dead Monday in a wooded area less than a mile from his home. The body of 69-year-old Travis Charles Belew…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on I-77 in Canton early Wednesday morning

A man was struck and killed by a vehicle early Wednesday morning while walking along Interstate 77, according to Canton Police Chief John Gabbard. Officers responded around 3:30…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Pilot killed in Tuscarawas County plane crash; investigation ongoing

The New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal plane crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Tuscarawas County. According to a press release…

April 1, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local man, 65, hospitalized after being struck by car in Stark County

A 65-year-old man was seriously injured Monday morning after being hit by a car while standing in the roadway at a Canton intersection. The collision happened just before 6 a.m.…

March 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County faces $250K public health cut after federal grant revoked

The Tuscarawas County Health Department is facing a significant funding loss following an unexpected change to the end date of several federal public health grants, Health…

March 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Salem man accused of trying to open car doors at Mount Union, leads police on foot chase

A Salem man is facing multiple charges after police say he attempted to open car doors on the University of Mount Union campus and then fled from officers. Noah Bainbridge, 26,…

March 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Tuscarawas County crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle motorcycle crash that left a Louisville man seriously injured Saturday afternoon in Tuscarawas County. According to…

March 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Photos: Fairless vs. Minerva softball

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March 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva, Malvern schools to welcome new superintendents in 2025

Two local school districts are preparing for leadership changes as both Minerva Local and Brown Local schools announced new superintendents to take over effective August 1, 2025.…

March 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Driver killed, identified in semi-truck crash on U.S. 30 in Columbiana County

A New Jersey man was killed early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 in Columbiana County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the…

March 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested in connection with suspicious fire at Sippo Lake Park bridge

A man has been arrested and charged following a suspicious fire at Sippo Lake Park in the early morning hours of March 25. According to the Perry Township Police Department,…

March 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. bar shooting leaves 75-year-old man dead; suspect charged with murder

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday night at a bar in Canton Township. Deputies responded to the Old Landmark Tavern,…

March 25, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Beloved East Canton restaurant to close its doors

After nearly a decade of serving homestyle meals to the East Canton community, Lowry’s Family Restaurant will soon close its doors for good. Owners Brian and Jamie Lowry announced…

March 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Township man arrested after 3-hour standoff, hostage situation

A Jackson Township man is behind bars after allegedly holding a victim hostage during a domestic incident Thursday night, prompting a three-hour standoff with police. Officers…

March 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover man sentenced to 15 years to life for child rape

A Dover man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to raping a 6-year-old child. Brandon Lynch, 27, entered a guilty plea to one count of rape,…

March 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton emergency calls temporarily routed to Stark County Sheriff’s dispatch

Emergency calls in Canton are temporarily being handled by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center as the city works to resolve an issue with its phone system, officials…

March 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested in Robertsville on felonious assault warrant; officials dispel standoff rumors

Deputies from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office assisted the U.S. Marshals Task Force in executing an arrest warrant Tuesday in the 11000 block of Lincoln Street E., according to…

March 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Skeletal remains identified as missing Michigan man after 23 years

More than 23 years after skeletal remains were discovered in Stark County, authorities have identified the man as Anthony Bernard Gulley of Pontiac, Michigan. The breakthrough was…

March 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

From Underdogs to Unstoppable: Perry Panthers’ Cinderella run reaches state championship

The Perry Panthers’ Cinderella postseason run continues. A team that limped into the playoffs with a 9-13 record is now on the doorstep of a Division II state championship.…

March 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller