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Mitch Spinell

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Stark County

Stolen vehicle drives into Ida's Cafe; culprits tried to steal ATM

A stolen SUV slammed into Ida's Cafe in Canton on Friday, causing the tavern to temporarily close. Surveillance cameras captured a Chevrolet Traverse SUV bursting into the…

July 26, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

National News

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19; experiencing 'mild symptoms'

U.S. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, according to a statement from the White House.…

July 21, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Cleveland Browns trade Baker Mayfield to Carolina Panthers

The Cleveland Browns are trading Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers, the Panthers confirmed on Wednesday.…

July 6, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Report: UCLA, USC negotiating to join Big Ten Conference as soon as 2024

Jon Wilner reported on Thursday afternoon that UCLA and USC were planning to join the Big Ten Conference as soon as 2024.…

June 30, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Report: NFL wouldn't likely accept 6-8 game suspension for Deshaun Watson

The following article was originally published on BigTimeSportsOhio.com. Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot reported on Thursday that the NFL would likely not abide by a 6- to 8-game…

June 30, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Carroll County

SR 43-171 intersection construction set for June 27

Work is set to begin Monday, June 27, on a safety improvement at the intersection of State Route 43 and State Route 171. This work will include the installation of a left-turn…

June 27, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Birmingham Stallions beat New Orleans Breakers to reach USFL Championship

The following was originally published on BigTimeSportsOhio.com . The Birmingham Stallions advanced to the USFL Championship after beating the New Orleans Breakers, 31-17, in…

June 25, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Alexander's late punt return TD boosts Philadelphia Stars over New Jersey Generals in USFL Semis

The following was originally published on BigTimeSportsOhio.com . Maurice Alexander returned a punt 87 yards for the go-ahead touchdown in the Philadelphia Stars' 19-14 victory…

June 25, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Deshaun Watson disciplinary meeting set for Tuesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's hearing before the NFL and NFLPA's jointly appointed disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson is scheduled to begin Tuesday, according to…

June 25, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

State News

Ohio AG looks to impose Heartbeat Bill in light of Roe v. Wade ruling

Reactions quickly surfaced following Friday morning's overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court. Via a 6-3 decision, the court held that there is no longer a federal…

June 24, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

National News

Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade; states can now ban abortion

The Supreme Court on Friday overturned the Roe v. Wade ruling that guaranteed a constitutional right to an abortion via a 6-3 vote. The ruling overturns the near half-century-old…

June 24, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Katie Nageotte to compete at USATF Outdoor Championships

This article was originally published on BigTimeSportsOhio.com . U.S. gold medalist pole vaulter Katie Nageotte will be among this weekend's competitors at the USATF Outdoors…

June 23, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

National News

Supreme Court strikes down New York conceal carry gun law in major Second Amendment ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York state law that made it difficult for most people to obtain a handgun carry permit. The ruling, which was made via a 6-3 vote, is…

June 23, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Tuscarawas County

Vincent Lindsey Jr. approved as new Strasburg superintendent

STRASBURG, Ohio (Jordan Miller News) - Strasburg-Franklin Local Schools Board Education approved Vincent Lindsey Jr. to be the district's next superintendent during Thursday…

June 23, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

Canton Local school board president Scott Hamilton guilty of theft

MASSILLON, Ohio (Jordan Miller News) - Canton Local school board President Scott Hamilton was found guilty of a misdemeanor theft charge on Wednesday in Massillon Municipal Court.…

June 22, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

TCC tabs Larry Taylor as new boys hoops coach

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (JMN Sports) - Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School is hiring Larry Taylor as its next boys' basketball head coach. "We are very excited to have Larry as…

June 22, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Tuscarawas County

Dover man charged with shooting, killing bald eagle; must pay $20K

DOVER, Ohio (Jordan Miller News) - A Dover man must pay a $20,000 fine for shooting and killing a bald eagle. David B. Huff, 79, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to violating the Bald…

June 21, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Carroll County

Former Minerva native returns for work on Roman goddess mural

MINERVA, Ohio (Jordan Miller News) - A former Minerva native has returned to provide new artwork for the local village. Professional artist Matt Kress returned to his hometown to…

June 21, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

All but four of 24 Deshaun Watson sexual misconduct suits settled

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached a confidential settlement with all but four of the 24 women who sued and accused Watson of sexual misconduct during massage…

June 21, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Carroll County

Carroll County Sheriff’s Office arrest man accused of holding postmaster at gunpoint

JORDAN MILLER CONTRIBUTED TO THIS STORY A man is behind bars following after allegedly ordering the postmaster of the Sherrodsville Post Office at gunpoint. Deputy Casey Kuester…

June 20, 2022 · Mitch Spinell