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Chiefs quarterback, Pro Football Hall of Famer Len Dawson dies at 87

Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in Super Bowl IV, has died at the age of 87, according to his family. "With wife Linda…

August 24, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Canton South to play Claymont Week 2 following teachers' strike

Canton South will play Claymont in the Wildcats' Week 2 football home opener after a schedule change. South was originally slated to play Columbus Eastmoor Academy this Saturday…

August 23, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Monday: Dover volleyball beats Ridgewood; Garaway girls win Ashland Invitational

Dover beat Ridgewood (25-19, 27-25, 23) in a Monday match at Dover High School. Quiney Werntz scored a team-high 11 points and 27 assists for the Crimson Tornadoes, while…

August 22, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Football Friday: New Philadelphia grinds out Week 1 win over CVCA; Indian Valley, Malvern, Ridgewood take openers

New Philadelphia's offense was stifled by Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's defense until late in the Quakers' 7-2 Friday night win to open both schools' seasons.…

August 20, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Football Thursday: Perry drops 50 on Canton Central in opening win; Fairless runs over host Sandy Valley

Perry's offense rolled to a 50-28 opening night victory over Canton Central Catholic High School. De'Andre Church scored three rushing touchdowns in the first half, while…

August 19, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Deshaun Watson suspension upped to 11 games, includes $5 million fine

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will now be suspended for 11 games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. The NFL and the NFL Players Association reportedly…

August 18, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Tuesday: Moore's 33 paces Carrollton; Sandy Valley boys move to 3-0; Hiland girls win soccer opener

Sandy Valley advanced to 3-0 for the young season with a match win over Malvern on Tuesday night at Great Trail. Connor Ritter carded a 34 to take match medalist honors for the…

August 16, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Monday: Carrollton girls win Lady Dawg Invitational; Indian Valley edges Claymont; Dover competes at Northeast Ohio Coed Classic

The Carrollton girls' golf team won the Lady Dawg Invitational on Monday at Vista View Golf Course. The Lady Warriors shot a 364 to best John Glenn (372), Sheridan (392), and…

August 15, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Saturday: Carrollton extends hot streak at Tannenhauf Invitational; Claymont tennis places 1st at Knights Invitational

The Carrollton Warriors extended its winning streak to five tournaments with their Saturday victory at the Tannenhauf Invitational at Alliance's Tannenhauf Golf Course. The…

August 13, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

CVCA to leave Pac-7 Conference in 2025

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy will be leaving the Principals' Athletic Conference after the 2024-25 school year. CVCA submitted a letter of withdrawal earlier this month. The…

August 13, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Thursday: Carrollton earns 4th golf tourney win at Circle K Invitational

Carrollton's boys' golf team earned its fourth consecutive tournament win to open the season in a 299 scoring finish at the Circle K Invitational at Zanesville's EagleSticks Golf…

August 12, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Golf Tuesday: Carrollton earns 3rd tourney win at NorthStar; Dover wins Quaker Boys Invitational

The Carrollton Warriors earned their third victory in three tournaments at Tuesday's Division II Warrior-Jaguar Classic at NorthStar Golf Club in Sunbury. Jaxon Rinkes shot a…

August 9, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

NFL to appeal Deshaun Watson 6-game suspension

The National Football League is appealing the 6-game suspension ruling for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson seeking a tougher penalty for violating the league's…

August 3, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

State News

East Canton, Sandy Valley among over 1,000 Ohio schools to receive state assistance for security upgrades

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Tuesday that more than 1000 Ohio schools will receive state assistance to pay for security upgrades to enhance the safety of students and…

August 2, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Deshaun Watson receives 6-game suspension for violating NFL personal conduct policy

Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games with no additional fine for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct, multiple…

August 1, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Report: Deshaun Watson ruling expected by Monday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is reportedly expected to be informed of his potential disciplinary ruling by Monday. Per Josina Anderson , relevant parties have been…

July 31, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

Former Alliance Middle School counselor charged with sharing inappropriate material with juvenile

A former Alliance Middle School counselor was arrested on Wednesday, for a felony charge of what school officials have described as "sharing of inappropriate imagery." Gelsaira…

July 29, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

Woman shot by Akron police after allegedly shooting someone at bar

A woman was shot by an Akron Police officer during a foot chase on Friday. Officers responded to a shooting that occurred around 3 a.m. on Friday inside the Oasis Bar on North…

July 29, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Tuscarawas County

Mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile virus in Tuscarawas County

The Tuscarawas County Health Department announced on Wednesday that a pool of mosquitoes has tested positive for the West Nile virus. The pool, located at 11067 Fort Laurens Road…

July 28, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

Three employees injured in TimkenSteel explosion

An explosion on Tuesday night at TimkenSteel's Faircrest plant has landed three workers in the hospital. The blast occurred around 10:30 Tuesday night, with Perry Township's fire…

July 27, 2022 · Mitch Spinell