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Stark County

Alliance residents push back on proposed supportive housing project

Tensions boiled over Wednesday night as more than 40 residents packed into the Alliance Planning Commission meeting to oppose ICAN Housing’s proposed nine-unit development behind…

September 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Crime

Police: Jackson Township woman abducted at knifepoint, suspect arrested

A Jackson Township man is facing multiple charges after police said he abducted a 31-year-old woman at knifepoint Wednesday evening. Officers were called to 6880 Sunset Strip…

September 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Township police searching for woman allegedly abducted at knifepoint

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman police say was forced into a vehicle at knifepoint Wednesday evening. Police identified the victim as 31-year-old…

September 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Wanted sex offender dies by suicide during warrant attempt in Canton

A wanted sex offender died by suicide Tuesday after U.S. Marshals attempted to serve a warrant at a home in Canton, authorities told Jordan Miller News. Canton police said the…

September 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Minerva man dies several days after crashing into a tree

A 64-year-old Minerva man has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash in Mahoning County last week. Michael S. Winn was driving a silver 2002 Ford Ranger north on…

September 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man hospitalized after Monday night shooting in Canton

A 35-year-old Massillon man was hospitalized after being shot during an altercation in Canton Monday evening, according to police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around…

September 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

East Canton man facing new animal sex crime charges after prior conviction

An East Canton man with a prior conviction for bestiality has been arrested again on new animal sex crime charges, according to court records. Police allege that 29-year-old…

September 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County pastor charged after 14-year-old boy dies falling from church van

A 14-year-old boy has died after falling from a church van in Canton, and the pastor who was driving has been criminally charged, authorities said. Malachi I. Nichols-Williams…

September 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police: Homeless man fatally shot in tent, suspect charged with murder

A homeless man was shot and killed inside his tent behind a Canton business, authorities said. Police responded Sept. 10 to the 1300 block of Wernet Court SW, behind Renner’s…

September 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Task force seeks Massillon rape suspect, considered armed and dangerous

Authorities are searching for a man wanted on a rape charge in Massillon, according to the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. Tyler Anderson, 30, is described by U.S.…

September 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stabbing in North Canton leads to manhunt, arrest of 30-year-old suspect

A man was arrested after a late-night stabbing sparked a manhunt in North Canton on Saturday, police said. Officers responded just before midnight to the 900 block of Pittsburg…

September 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

One dead after house fire in Osnaburg Township

An 83-year-old man died after a house fire in Osnaburg Township on Saturday, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and the Osnaburg Township Fire Department…

September 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Lake Local Schools instructs coaches not to lead prayer after complaint

Lake Local Schools has directed its coaches not to lead student-athletes in prayer after the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) raised constitutional concerns with the…

September 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Student charged after firearm threat delays Stark County school bus

A Perry Local Schools bus was delayed Friday afternoon after a student made a threatening statement about possessing a firearm, police said. The bus driver immediately pulled over…

September 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Ursuline High cancels football season amid sexual assault, hazing lawsuits

Ursuline High School has canceled the remainder of its 2025 football season as the program faces turmoil over allegations of sexual assault and hazing, the school announced…

September 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

National News

President Trump: Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is in custody, a claim that comes after days of confusion and…

September 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Sparks of Giving Festival returns to Bolivar with big fireworks, music and an even bigger purpose

A celebration of generosity and family fun is set to light up Bolivar this weekend as the Sparks of Giving Festival returns to the Wilkshire Event Center on Saturday. The daylong…

September 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva man killed in side-by-side crash in Carroll County; victim identified

A 36-year-old Minerva man was killed Wednesday evening when the Polaris RZR he was driving overturned in Augusta Township, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. Curtis…

September 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

National News

'We are exhausting every lead’: Search continues for Charlie Kirk assassin

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday in what Utah’s governor declared a “political assassination” while speaking at Utah Valley University, sparking…

September 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

National News

Police: Student opens fire at Colorado school, injuring two before taking own life

A student at Evergreen High School opened fire Wednesday afternoon, shooting two fellow students before fatally shooting himself, authorities said. The shooting occurred shortly…

September 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller