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Stark County

Meet East Canton's new police chief

It didn’t take East Canton long to fill the police department’s vacant role of Chief following the March resignation of long-time chief Derrick Blake. At Monday’s (May 2) village…

May 9, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man killed, woman injured in Canton apartment shooting; no suspects named

The Canton Police Department is investigating the city’s 9th homicide, claiming the life of a 25-year-old man. Police were dispatched to the Victory Square Apartment complex on…

May 8, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police arrest second teen suspect in murder of Canton's Sean Rex

The Canton Police Department has arrested a second teenager in connection with the Monday murder of Sean Rex in northeast Canton. Police arrested Justice D. St. John, 18, of 11th…

May 5, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover mayor suspended, City looking for interim mayor; council president Gunnoe plans to apply

The City of Dover is without a mayor for the time being after Richard Homrighausen was suspended from office pending his felony trial for theft in office set for September. With…

May 5, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Federal agents arrest 19-year-old accused of murdering Canton man

Federal agents with the United States Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Darcell Lamont Anthony Jr., 19, of Canton on a murder charge. Anthony Jr. is accused of…

May 3, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Local hires new head volleyball coach in wake of Board's decision to not renew former coach's contract

Canton Local Schools has announced the hiring of Jodi Forshey as head volleyball coach. Forshey has coached volleyball for over 30 years, beginning at Tusky Valley and most…

May 3, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police searching for 19-year-old murder suspect

The Canton Police Department needs your help locating 19-year-old Darcell Lamont Anthony Jr, who is accused of a Monday afternoon murder. Police responded to 2100 block of 7th St.…

May 3, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man dies weeks after being shot; police seeking to up charges against teen suspect

The Canton Police Department says an attempted murder/felonious assault investigation has taken a turn after the shooting victim died weeks later. 26-year-old Dajuan T. Wheat of…

May 2, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man killed in weekend motorcycle accident

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in Wayne County on Saturday. The accident happened at the intersection of Wadsworth and…

May 1, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Waynesburg officials weighing tax hike to better fund police department

Village officials in Waynesburg are considering asking voters to approve a tax increase in an attempt to get more financial support for the police department. The issue would be…

April 28, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Man killed in Tuscarawas County ATV accident, other flown to hospital with injuries

The New Philadelphia post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an ATV accident that left a 55-year-old man dead. Troopers say that a Can-Am Maverick KRS 1000R…

April 27, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

U.S. 62 ramp to close for over a year during relocation project

As of Thursday, April 27, the ramp from State Route 43/Market Ave. northbound to U.S. 62 eastbound will be closed for a project that aims to "improve safety and reduce crashes."…

April 27, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Malvern woman killed in car accident on U.S 30

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle car accident that killed a Malvern woman. Officials said Carrie Conrad, 44, was traveling eastbound on the highway…

April 25, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man dies in ATV accident in Osnaburg Township

A man from Canton died Saturday night as a result of an ATV accident in Osnaburg Township - just outside of East Canton. Steven Blouir was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday on…

April 24, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Browns fullback Johnny Stanton visits Canton South for 'Dungeons & Dragons' club

CANTON, Ohio - Cleveland Browns fullback Johnny Stanton visited Canton South High School on Friday to participate in the school's 'Dragons Cats' club, which includes students who…

April 23, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

Two juveniles arrested in connection to murder of Massillon man

The Canton Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a Massillon man dead Wednesday morning. Canton Police responded to a residence in the 1000 block of 3rd St. N.W…

April 21, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Explosion, fire at Minerva factory seriously injures worker

An explosion resulting in a fire at Minerva’s Imperial Aluminum Plant left a worker with serious injuries early Wednesday morning. According to the Sandy Creek Fire Department, l…

April 20, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Community members question Canton Local's decision to not renew volleyball coach's contract

In a room full of Canton Local school community members, the Board of Education was addressed by a concerned community member and by Erin Cole, the now-former Head Volleyball…

April 19, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Juvenile arrested, charged with Attempted Murder in Stark County shooting

The Canton Police Department have made an arrest in connection to a shooting that occurred Saturday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Gilbert Ave. just after…

April 18, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Four buildings, including former Hornet's Nest, to be demolished in Carroll County

A new house bill is allowing Carroll County Commissioners to demolish a few eye sores in the area. The Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program recently was…

April 14, 2022 · Jordan Miller