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Stark County

Officials discover cause of fatal Canton fire

Fire investigators have determined cause of a fire that killed a man last week in the city of Canton. According to Canton Fire Division Chief Steve Henderson, the cause of the…

October 31, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Village of Minerva weighing options for Community Building, location

Officials are weighing multiple options for the current Minerva Community Building within the village. The building, located at 123 Brock Ave, was first constructed in the 1950s…

October 31, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Family of four escapes early morning house fire in Stark County

The Canton Fire Department stayed busy over the weekend with four fires, two of which were fatal. In addition to the two fatal fires the JMN reported on over the weekend, two more…

October 30, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Area football teams to compete in week 2 of high school playoffs. Full list

Local teams are moving on in the OHSAA football playoffs. JMN has compiled a list of Stark, Carroll, and Tuscarawas County (+ surrounding areas) teams that are advancing to week…

October 29, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Minerva girls win regional title, boys place fifth; both heading to state

The Minerva girls and boys cross-country teams are moving on to next week's state championship race. The girls team dominated the field, recording just 68 points, and winning the…

October 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man dies after early Saturday morning fire; second fatal fire in two days

In the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 28, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the Canton Fire Department responded to a working structure fire at 3168 34th St NE, an occupied apartment…

October 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

“A childhood dream come true”: Minerva natives rally together to save Great Trail Golf Course

In the picturesque heart of Minerva, Ohio, where sprawling greens meet the open skies, a beloved local treasure was teetering on the edge of transformation. Great Trail Golf…

October 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Minerva man charged in death of motorcycle passenger after crashing, fleeing on foot

A 23-year-old man from Minerva is facing charges after wrecking a motorcycle and leaving his passenger for dead, according to police. In the early hours of October 26, a New…

October 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

UPDATE: Canton man killed in apartment fire; victim identified

A Canton man has died from his injuries following a late night apartment fire. A fire engulfed an occupied apartment building on Trinity Pl. NW late last night, prompting a…

October 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police investigating apparent homicide of Beloit-area woman; victim identified

The Smith Township Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide of a woman from the Beloit area. Just after 3pm Thursday, officers and medical personnel were dispatched…

October 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man suffers life-threatening injuries during Canton apartment fire; others rescued, injured

A fire engulfed an occupied apartment building on Trinity Pl. NW late last night, prompting a response from the Canton Fire Department. The fire, which started in a basement…

October 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

BCI: Heavy police presence at home in Smith Twp. (Beloit) for crime scene

Crews are currently at a home in the 18000 block of Courtney Rd in Smith Township (Beloit). Law enforcement officials from Smith Twp, BCI, Portage County and other area agencies…

October 26, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

22-year-old man convicted for murder of Stark County man

A man has been convicted of a murder that occurred in Canton earlier this year. Jamaari Harper has been found guilty of murder in the February 2023 shooting of Garry Marx, Jr.…

October 25, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Crews respond to truck fire at Tonka Services in Malvern

A semi truck was destroyed Tuesday night after it caught fire in Malvern. Crews responded to Tonka Services located at 7120 alliance Rd for respite of a truck fire, according to…

October 24, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police shoot, kill family dog during domestic call

A family dog is dead after Canton Police say they were forced to shoot it while responding to a domestic dispute. Officers were dispatched to a residence on Tyler Ave SE on Oct.…

October 24, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Second body discovered in Akron house fire after woman found shot to death outside

Akron police and fire officials have announced that they located a second body in a home in Akron following reports of a shooting and fire Monday night. Local authorities…

October 24, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Local News

As winter looms in the distance, ODOT prepares to keep the roads safe

Across the state, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting safety checks on snowplows and equipment, hiring seasonal drivers and mechanics, and topping off salt…

October 24, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron officials respond to house fire, find woman shot to death in driveway

A distressing incident unfolded just before 7:00 p.m. in Akron, as local authorities responded to reports of both a structure fire and gunshots at a residence in the 500 block of…

October 23, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Body found under bridge in Canton; police believe it to be suicide

The Canton Police Department is investigating after a female body was found under a bridge Monday morning. A person contacted authorities to advise that they had found a deceased…

October 23, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff's office investigating shooting; female arrested, charged

A 21-year-old woman is in the Stark County jail following a fight that resulted in another young lady being shot. According to the Stark County Sheriff's Office, deputies…

October 22, 2023 · Jordan Miller