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Stark County

78-year-old Stark County man on trial for two murders

A man facing two murder cases dating back to the 1970s is set to begin trial. Gus Sapharas, 78, of Jackson Township is accused of stabbing Karen Bentz, 18, of Tallmadge to death…

March 8, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police identify, arrest suspect in local bank armed robbery case

The Canton Police Department and FBI agents arrested a suspect in connection with a Huntington Bank robbery last month inside the Giant Eagle store on Raff Road SW at West…

March 2, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Dave Davis appointed Carrollton Schools' 24th Superintendent following theft case

Nearly four months after Carrollton schools officials were suspended in a money laundering scheme, the school district has appointed a new superintendent to lead the district.…

March 1, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Osnaburg Local investing over $2 million into new health and wellness center, fieldhouse

The Osnaburg Local School District plans to construct a nearly 10,000 square foot health and wellness center near the district’s football stadium. The district has raised $2.38…

February 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Juvenile suspect escapes Stark County facility after climbing barbed-wire fence, steals car

Authorities are searching for a teen who they say escaped from the Multi-County Juvenile Attention System on Faircrest in Canton Township on Thursday. According to a report from…

February 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Kevin Hart coming to Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton

The Hall of Fame Village has announced that Emmy and twice Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian and actor Kevin Hart will be bringing his Reality Check Tour to Tom Benson Hall of…

February 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sheriff: Impaired driver crashes into Green home, kills sleeping resident

The Summit County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a car crashed into a home early Sunday morning, killing a resident inside. The sheriff's office responded to Barth Drive…

February 19, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man killed in Canton Township apartment fire

The Canton Township Fire Department is investigating a house fire that killed a man early Saturday morning. According to Canton Township Fire Chief Chris Smith, crews were…

February 19, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Superintendent, others terminated/demoted at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility

An internal investigation has resulted in the termination of Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility Superintendent James Darnell and two others. Following an investigation…

February 17, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man left with serious injuries after being stabbed; suspect remains at-large

A Canton man was transported to Aultman Hospital after being stabbed in the rib area, Police Chief John Gabbard said. Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Webster Ave N.E.…

February 16, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Charges dismissed against NewsNation reporter after arrest in East Palestine

Seven days after being arrested a press conference in East Palestine, the charges a national news reporter have been dismissed by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. “My office has…

February 15, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man accused of setting fire to North Canton apartment arrested by police

A 20-year-old Canton man is being held in the Stark County Jail after being arrested for Aggravated Arson, according to the North Canton Fire Department. Firefighters were…

February 15, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man shot to death in Canton as city investigates another homicide

The City of Canton is investigating another homicide after a man was shot to death in the city early Tuesday morning. According to Canton Police Chief John Gabbard, officers were…

February 15, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

East Canton woman killed in three-vehicle crash on State Route 172

One person died as the result of a three-vehicle crash in the East Canton/Osnaburg Township area Monday afternoon on State Route 172 near milepost 21 at 3:50 p.m. According to the…

February 14, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville sophomore hospitalized with life-threatening bacterial infection

A 10th grader at Louisville High School needs your prayers right now. According to a social media post from her mom, Isabella, a sophomore cheerleader, was admitted to Akron…

February 13, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Lights spotted flying through Northeast Ohio sky are Starlink satellites

As the sky got dark Sunday evening, JMN begin receiving messages from northeast Ohio residents after they spotted unusual lights flying through the sky. The lights, which are…

February 13, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville woman killed in single-vehicle crash

A 38-year-old woman from Louisville died Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in the Akron area, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office. The woman, who's name has not…

February 7, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man shot to death, suspect injured after jumping out window while fleeing from police

A 52-year-old Alliance man was shot and killed Monday morning at 5 a.m. in Canton, according to Canton Police. Police Chief John Gabbard says officers were dispatched to the 900…

February 7, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia middle school student arrested after gun found in backpack

A New Philadelphia student was taken into custody by police Thursday afternoon after a gun was located in their backpack. New Philadelphia Schools Superintendent Amy Wentworth…

February 2, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man rescued; two dogs killed in Stark County house fire

A Canton man is being treated at the Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Unit following a late night house fire Wednesday. The Canton Fire Department says they pulled the man from the…

February 2, 2023 · Jordan Miller