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Salem Super Cruise to go without DORA as city shifts decision to event organizers

Salem event organizers will now decide whether the city’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area will be part of their events after City Council approved changes to the event…

May 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities warn public to stay off former Stark County landfill amid ATV concerns

Stark County officials are warning residents to stay off the former Exit Landfill property in Osnaburg Township, citing growing concerns over trespassing and all-terrain vehicle…

May 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Woman killed in Columbiana County crash involving semi-truck

A 58-year-old Campbell woman died after a collision involving a semi-truck Monday morning in Mahoning County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Yolanda Medina Matos was…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man accused of killing wife held on $5 million bond; supporters pack courtroom wearing victim’s image

An Alliance man accused of killing his wife will remain in the Stark County Jail on a $5 million bond following his first court appearance Monday, as grieving friends described…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police recover dozens of shell casings after shooting at Canton park

Police recovered at least 26 spent shell casings after a shooting at a Canton park Sunday evening that damaged multiple vehicles and endangered pedestrians and motorists,…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Salem girls, Minerva boys claim EBC track titles as records fall

Records tumbled and team championships were decided Friday night as Salem’s girls and Minerva’s boys captured Eastern Buckeye Conference track and field titles at Sebo Stadium.…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two killed in Perry Township crash identified; juvenile seriously injured

The two people killed in a head-on crash Saturday morning in Perry Township have been identified by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Cole Scholey, 21, of Beach City, and Kelly Kemp,…

May 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man killed after train collides with pickup truck in Canton

A 63-year-old Massillon man was killed Friday night when a train collided with a pickup truck in Canton, authorities said. Canton police said the crash occurred at about 10:04…

May 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two people dead following early morning crash in Stark County

Two people died following a crash Saturday morning in Stark County, according to authorities. Emergency crews were called to the area of Erie Street South and Navarre Road in…

May 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance homicide suspect extradited back to Stark County

A man accused of killing his wife in an Alliance homicide investigation has been extradited back to Stark County and is expected to make his first court appearance Monday. Robert…

May 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man killed, woman wounded in Akron shooting

A 40-year-old man was killed and a 36-year-old woman was injured in a shooting Thursday night in Akron, police said. Officers responded around 7:19 p.m. to the intersection of…

May 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Seven IVC North schools to leave Inter-Valley Conference, plan new athletic league for 2028

Seven school districts in the Inter-Valley Conference’s North Division have announced plans to leave the league and form a new athletic conference beginning with the 2028-29…

May 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Two dead after plane crashes into Akron home

Two people were killed Thursday after a plane crashed into a house in Akron, according to the Akron Police Department. The crash happened around 3:45 p.m. near Canterbury Circle,…

May 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Children find mother dead in Alliance home; husband sought on murder warrant, police say

Police are searching for a man wanted on a murder charge after two children found their mother dead inside an Alliance home Wednesday morning, authorities said. Officers were…

May 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman found dead in Alliance home; police search for person of interest

A woman was found dead Wednesday morning in Alliance in what police are investigating as a homicide, authorities said. Alliance police were called to the 300 block of West Ely…

May 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Rising country artist Braxton Keith announced as opening act for Lainey Wilson at Hall of Fame concert

Rising country music artist Braxton Keith has been announced as the opening act for Lainey Wilson at the 2026 Raising Cane’s Concert for Legends in Canton. The Pro Football Hall…

May 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man accused of stabbing Wayne County sheriff, deputy captured after manhunt

A man accused of stabbing Wayne County Sheriff Tom Ballinger and a sheriff’s sergeant Tuesday morning was taken into custody after a nearly three-hour manhunt that ended with…

May 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two accused of shooting into Canton home with five children inside, police say

Two people were identified as suspects after gunfire was fired into a Canton home late May 3, where five juveniles were inside, according to a Canton Police Department…

May 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Wayne County sheriff, deputy stabbed while responding to suspicious person call; suspect at large

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after Sheriff Thomas Ballinger and a deputy were stabbed while responding to a suspicious person complaint Tuesday morning in…

May 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Could Ohio drivers save 57 cents a gallon? Lawmakers push gas tax relief

As gasoline prices approach $5 per gallon across Ohio, renewed calls for a temporary gas tax holiday are fueling debate over whether drivers could soon get relief at the pump.…

May 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller