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Stark County

Aultman closing Woodlawn, Alliance skilled nursing facilities

Employees at Aultman's Skilled Nursing Facilities were notified Wednesday morning that the company will be ending operations at two skilled nursing facilities in Stark County. The…

February 1, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Melt Bar and Grilled closing Belden Village location

( Photo from Melt Bar and Grilled website ) Two Melt Bar and Grilled locations in Ohio have closed, including the one right here in Stark County. The Jackson Township restaurant…

January 31, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon man held on $1 million bond, charged in fatal shooting

A Massillon man remains behind bars after being accused of shooting a Jackson Township man Friday morning - the victim died over the weekend in the hospital. Graydon N. Feichter,…

January 30, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police investigating homicide that was originally reported as overdose; victim identified

The Canton Police Department is investigating the city's second homicide of 2023 that happened just after noon on Sunday, Jan. 29. According to Police Chief John Gabbard, officers…

January 30, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon police investigating homicide; suspect in custody

The Massillon Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead Friday morning. According to police, they responded to the northeast side of the city for reports of a man…

January 29, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County woman killed in single-vehicle crash; alcohol factor in crash

The New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a woman early Saturday morning. The 34-year-old woman from…

January 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man killed in Alliance fire identified

The man who died in an Alliance fire on Thursday has been identified as a 55-year-old. Frank Rowan, 55, was unable to escape from the South Arch St. home that went up into flames…

January 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bullet found at Minerva High School; district ensures there is no threat to students

Minerva High School has completed an investigation into a bullet that was found in the school on Thursday, Jan. 26. According to Superintendent Gary Chaddock, the live…

January 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

TimkenSteel fined $145k for explosion that killed Alliance man

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a $145,000 fine for TimkenSteel following an explosion last summer. In July of 2022, a furnace explosion at the…

January 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Opening Small Businesses in 2023: John’s Bakery and Cafe

It’s never too late to start something new. And the future is bright for John Myers, a 77-year-old business owner. He’s recently opened a new restaurant called John’s Bakery and…

January 27, 2023 · Timothy

Stark County

One killed, two escape from Alliance house fire

The Alliance Fire Department continues to investigate a fire that occurred in the city on Thursday afternoon. Three people were inside the house located at 1335 S. Arch Ave when…

January 26, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

The University of Mount Union names alumnus as new president

The University of Mount Union Board of Trustees has announced that Gregory L. King ’89 has been named president of the University, effective March 1, 2023. King will become the 14…

January 23, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Police investigating pair of gas station armed robberies

The Canton Police Department needs your help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a pair of Canton gas stations over the last week. According to Police Chief John Gabbard, the…

January 23, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man found guilty of killing, torturing Plain Twp man

The jury in the Jeremy Morlock case found the Canton man guilty of murder Friday afternoon in the May 2022 killing of 32-year-old Joseph Pomeroy of Plain Township, according to…

January 22, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Partial building collapse forces part of Massillon’s downtown to close

Until further notice, a section of downtown Massillon will remain closed following a partial building collapse. Lincoln Way, between Third Street SE and First Street SW, have been…

January 18, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Pair of local fires ruled arson, reward offered; investigation continues

Two of the three local fires that occurred over the weekend have been ruled arson by the State Fire Marshal's office. The old East Carroll nursing home fire on Apollo Road and the…

January 18, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Homrighausen avoids prison, ordered to pay over $17,000 in fines

Former Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen will not go to prison after being found guilty for Theft in Office and other charges. In a Tuscarawas County Court room, Homrighausen…

January 18, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

PHOTOS: Dover garage destroyed in late night fire

Crews from around Tuscarawas County worked to extinguish a garage fire late Tuesday evening. Firefighters first responded to the 800 block on S. Bellevue Avenue at around 10:30…

January 18, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Three 'suspicious' area fires under investigation

A string of weekend fires has been labeled “suspicious” by area fire chiefs. On Friday, Jan. 13, fire departments around the area were kept busy when a number of vacant buildings…

January 17, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man charged with kidnapping after police chase, crash in Alliance

A 46-year-old man is behind bars after fleeing from police, according to the Alliance Police Department. Jason F. Krach is accused of shoplifting tools worth a value of $929 from…

January 16, 2023 · Jordan Miller