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State News

Norwayne middle schooler killed in crash, four others injured; football game canceled

A Norwayne Local Schools student was killed in a car crash Friday, leaving the community in mourning. According to the Village of Creston Police Department, five students from…

October 4, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva School Board appoints Don Spinell to fill vacant seat

The Minerva Local Board of Education voted unanimously during a special meeting on October 3 to appoint Donald Spinell to fill a vacant seat left by the late Bob Foltz. "When…

October 4, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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State News

Two boys accused of throwing rocks over bridge, damaging nine cars, injuring driver

Two boys, ages 9 and 11, were detained by Akron Police Tuesday evening after an investigation into multiple vehicles being damaged on Interstate 76 West. Officers responded to the…

October 2, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Ohio voter registration deadline is Oct. 7, early voting begins soon

Ohioans planning to vote in the Nov. 5 general election must register by Monday, Oct. 7, with voter registration offices staying open until 9 p.m. that day. Afterward, registered…

October 2, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Grand jury declines to indict suspect in alleged attempted kidnapping in Alliance

A Stark County Grand Jury has decided not to indict a man accused of attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old boy in Alliance last month, the Alliance Police Department said in a press…

October 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

News

Ohio's minimum wage to increase in 2025; take a look at min. wage in every decade

Ohio's minimum wage is set to rise to $10.70 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2025, an increase of 25 cents from the current rate of $10.45. The adjustment continues a trend of…

October 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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State News

Local dog pound urges residents to report stray dogs so they can be reunited with owners

The Tuscarawas County Dog Pound is reminding residents to report stray dogs after a month-long search for a missing dog named Milo ended with his safe return to his owner. The…

October 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Three people seriously injured in Stark Co. after hit-skip crash involving horse buggy

Three people were seriously injured in a hit-skip crash involving a horse and buggy Saturday night, according to Beach City Police Chief Curt Gipe. The crash occurred in Brewster,…

September 30, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Canton police officer who shot and killed a Minerva man in 2023 will not face charges

A Stark County grand jury has declined to indict a Canton police officer who shot and killed a Minerva man during a confrontation last December. The grand jury’s decision,…

September 27, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover man steals two vehicles, burglarizes home

Authorities in Tuscarawas and Coshocton counties, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, responded to a series of crimes Thursday involving a Dover man accused of stealing two…

September 27, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Art or outrage? Minerva’s new vibrant cow sculpture ignites community debate

When Matt Kress returned to his hometown, he brought more than just his artistic talents—he brought a vision of color and whimsy to Minerva's streetscape. Kress, a muralist known…

September 26, 2024 · Jordan Miller

News

Canton police officer fired for kicking suspect in the chest during arrest

A Canton police officer has been terminated after an internal investigation found he used excessive force during an arrest last month, city officials announced Monday. Detective…

September 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Single round of ammo found at Jackson Memorial Middle School; no threats reported

Jackson Memorial Middle School briefly went into shelter-in-place protocols Tuesday morning after a student discovered a weathered round of ammunition in a shared locker used to…

September 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville renews girls basketball coach's contract amid allegations

The Louisville community is expressing concern following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving girls' basketball coach Dan Moody. The allegations, which surfaced last…

September 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Attempted kidnapping suspect was arrested days before alleged incident

New details have emerged regarding the arrest of Joshua James Freyermuth, 39, of Alliance, who was previously reported to be involved in an alleged attempted kidnapping of a child…

September 23, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva Mayor Tim Tarbet dies suddenly at 71; remembered as dedicated leader

Minerva Mayor Timothy Tarbet, a dedicated leader known for his passion for the village he served, died suddenly on Sunday, September 22, according to village officials. He was 71.…

September 23, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man booked into the Stark County Jail for alleged attempted kidnapping incident

Joshua James Freyermuth, 39, of Alliance, has been arrested in connection with an attempted kidnapping that occurred early Sunday. Freyermuth has been booked into the Stark County…

September 23, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect arrested following attempted kidnapping in Alliance

The Alliance Police Department reported an attempted kidnapping of a child early Sunday. In a statement posted on Facebook, the department confirmed that patrol officers and…

September 22, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County student killed in single-vehicle crash; student identified

An 18-year-old student died in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday evening, according to the New Philadelphia Police Department. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. when police…

September 20, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Marlington clinches their 8th straight EBC title, hasn't lost a conference match since 2018

The Marlington High School volleyball team secured its eighth consecutive Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) championship and extended its impressive conference winning streak to 65…

September 20, 2024 · Jordan Miller