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Stark County

Man identified in Monday afternoon fatal crash on 62

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that occurred in Stark County Monday that left one man dead. According to OSP, John Diamond of Tracy,…

August 30, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance City Schools to require masks for students, staff amid rise in quarantines

The Alliance City Schools are implementing a mask requirement for students and staff effective Friday (Aug. 27). District families received a message from Superintendent Robert…

August 27, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Shooting in Strasburg sends two men to area hospitals with injuries

A shooting in the 300 block of Third St. SW in Strasburg left two men in area hospitals, according to reports from the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office. Officials believe only…

August 27, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

UPDATE: Two die in Stark County motorcycle accident after car runs stop sign

UPDATE: The driver of the motorcycle, 67-year-old Charles R. Wise of Plain Township and the motorcycle passenger, 66-year-old Virginia E. Wise of Plain Township were pronounced…

August 26, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

HIGH HEAT: Carrollton Elementary to close Thursday due to expected high temperatures

Carrollton Elementary School will be closed Thursday, Aug. 26 because of forecasted high temperatures. This school closing with be the third for CES this week due to high temps.…

August 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Federal agents take down Canton gang

A 10-year investigation concluded Tuesday morning with the arrest of a slew of self-claimed gang members who are a part of the “Shorb Blocc” gang. "Members of the 'Shorb Blocc'…

August 24, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton Elementary School to close for two days due to high heat forecast, index warning

Carrollton Elementary School will be closed Tuesday (Aug. 24) and Wednesday (Aug. 25) due to excessive heat forecasted and a heat index warning, according to Carrollton Schools…

August 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two injured in motorcycle accident on 43; alcohol expected factor in crash

Two people were transported to the hospital following an accident Saturday evening. The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash…

August 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Person killed in single-vehicle accident in Tuscarawas County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating after a single-vehicle accident in the early morning hours Saturday. The accident occurred on Interstate 77 near mile post 90. The…

August 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following crash on SR 43

The Stark County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a crash that left a man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Sheriff George T. Maier says that his deputies…

August 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Mario Lerario heading to prison after accepting plea deal in hit-and-run case that killed Abby Vanest

A Stark County man is heading to prison for the death of a 23-year-old woman. Mario Lerario, 40, is accused of hitting and killing Abby Vanest in November of 2020 while he was…

August 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County resident contracts La Crosse Virus after being bit by mosquito

The Tuscarawas County Health Department is reporting that a resident of Tuscarawas County has been diagnosed with La Crosse virus, an illness which is transmitted through the bite…

August 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local teen killed in mini-bike crash

Officials are investigating a motorcycle accident that left a 17-year-old boy dead Sunday afternoon. Canton Police Chief Jack Angelo says Gage A. Carroll, of Canton, died from…

August 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities searching for juvenile who escaped attention center, stole vehicle before crashing in Dover

Two juveniles escaped the Stark County Attention Center on Sunday, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office. Following the escape from the center, the two juveniles…

August 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man accused of shooting, killing father of Lucas twins turns himself in

A man has surrendered and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing Aaron Lucas. Nichalous Harvey, 37, of Canton, is accused of shooting Lucas multiple times Sunday…

August 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Arrest made in drive by shooting that killed 65-year-old Canton woman

An arrest has been made in the Saturday evening shooting death of a 65-year-old woman who was fatally shot in her driveway. Police say Javier D. Blood, of 26th St. NE, was booked…

August 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Hall of Fame festivities capped off with Concert for Legends

I was trying to think of an appropriate start to this piece but I believe the President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, David Baker, said it best when he took the mic on…

August 10, 2021 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Father killed overnight, hours before he was to testify in murder trial of his one-year-old son

The father of Ace and ArCel Lucas was found dead in the driveway of a home located in the 10000 block of 13th St. NW Sunday evening, according to Canton Police. Aaron Lucas, 29,…

August 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police investigating murder of 65-year-old woman

A 65-year-old woman was shot to death Saturday night in the 100 block of Belden Avenue SE. inside her home. Canton police say the victim, Jenny B. Norris, was shot in the abdomen.…

August 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Local softball players win national championship

A group of local softball players are celebrating after winning a national championship last week as members of the Lady Rebels ’08. The travel ball team competed in the 12u…

August 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller