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Stark County

Truck collides with train, causing 19-car derailment in North Lawrence Twp.

A truck struck a train and caused it to have 19 of its cars derail off of the tracks at a crossing in the 3700 block of Manchester Ave. in North Lawrence Monday morning. No…

August 15, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

State News

Police say fight that killed Akron teen was started by group he was with

Akron Police Detectives have confirmed that a water gun was being used by one or more occupants in the vehicle of Ethan Liming, the 17 year-old boy who died in a fight outside the…

June 8, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

State News

Ford set to build electric vehicle at Ohio plant; bringing 1,800 new jobs to the state

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and JobsOhio joined with representatives from Ford Motor Company on Thursday to announce that Ford will invest $1.5 billion…

June 2, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

State News

Man arrested after Ravenna VA Clinic 'active shooter' situation

Reports of an “active shooter” were being called for at the Ravenna VA Output Clinic on Wednesday morning according to police scanner calls, leading to the Ravenna Police…

May 4, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

National News

Local college graduate recalls trying to leave Russia when the invasion on Ukraine began

As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, many citizens of both countries are looking to flee the country any way that they can. Justin Collins is a former student at the…

March 8, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Local high school students honor school resource officer with mural

The individuals who work inside of a school building may be considered as just employees to those from the outside looking in. But to the students that operate inside those walls,…

February 9, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

National News

Local doctor weighs in on pros/cons of children getting Covid-19 vaccine

Last week, it was reported that children in the U.S. as young as six months old could be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine against the Coronavirus by the end of this month. The plan…

February 8, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Fire caused by electrical outlet leaves Plain Twp home with $125,000 worth of damage

Firefighters believe that an electrical outlet that was overloaded on the second floor claimed a Plain Township home on Monday afternoon. Fire came from the second floor window…

February 8, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

Carroll County

Carroll County woman accused of shooting, killing her boyfriend found not guilty

Audrey (Branch) Cole, the woman who was accused of murdering her boyfriend, 32 year-old Army veteran Matthew Mott back in May of 2021 in their Mechanistown home was acquitted…

February 3, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Marlington graduate selected to serve on Appeals Court

A Stark County resident has been selected as a presiding judge for Ohio’s Fifth District Court Of Appeals. Judge Earl E. Wise Jr. was selected to serve through the rest of this…

January 19, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

State News

Businesses close, athletic events canceled because of snow storm

Communities throughout Northeast Ohio are experiencing the winter storm of the season. Areas have been affected with snowfall between 8-15 inches, making tri-county area…

January 17, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Meijer opening in Canton, Brunswick; bringing 600 jobs to the area

With construction continuing on new Meijer locations in Canton and Brunswick, the Midwestern grocery chain is looking to hire about 600 people. Meijer is looking to open locations…

January 14, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

Tuscarawas County

Hiram College to discontinue college credit plus partnership with New Philadelphia, Hudson Schools

At the end of the school year, Hiram College will discontinue their College Credit plus partnership with Hudson City Schools and New Philadelphia City Schools, according to a…

January 12, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Teens arrested after exchanging gun on school property

The Stark County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating an exchange of a firearm on the premises of a local school district. Deputies were called to a home on the 1600 block…

January 11, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

State News

Local fire official issues warning about space heater safety

The City of Philadelphia saw 13 people die, including 7 children in a row house apartment fire on Wednesday as a 5 year-old boy who escaped told investigators that he accidentally…

January 11, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Stark County welcomes Covid-19 mass testing site

Due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 running rampant throughout the world, local hospitals and the Ohio National Guard in Stark County are working to find a new site for…

January 11, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

State News

What area schools are mandating, strongly recommending masks after winter break

With 2021 in the rear view mirror, schools in the area are ready to welcome back students and staff into their buildings for the second half of the school year. But with the…

January 2, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

State News

Avoid drinking & driving this New Year’s Eve; here are some companies offering free/discounted rides tonight

If you are a partygoer ringing in 2022, getting home is essential. Last year, 14 people died in Ohio over the New Year holiday weekend; 10 of the fatal crashes involved alcohol…

December 31, 2021 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Employee killed in accident at TimkenSteel's Gambrinus facility in Perry Township

An employee died Monday morning after a workplace accident took place at Timken Steel’s Gambrinus finishing plant. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is…

December 28, 2021 · Matt Kiraly

National News

Study shows that political affiliation could affect job hirings if represented on resume

They say there are two topics you don’t discuss at the dinner table. Religion and politics. However, a study shows that if a person's beliefs with the latter are represented on a…

November 29, 2021 · Matt Kiraly