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Carroll County

New public park coming to Carrollton as village acquires 13-acre forested property

A stretch of forested land in the heart of Carrollton is set to become a new public park, thanks to a partnership between the Village of Carrollton and the Western Reserve Land…

July 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Body found inside storage container behind Stark County business

Canton police are investigating after the body of a Black male was found inside a makeshift living space within a storage container behind a business on the city’s west side.…

July 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Former Uhrichsville Mayor indicted on theft, tampering charges following state investigation

A former mayor of Uhrichsville has been indicted on four criminal charges following an investigation by the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office into allegations of improper…

July 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Canton teen identified after being pulled from lake at Wood’s Tall Timber Resort

Authorities have identified the 16-year-old girl who died after being pulled from a lake near New Philadelphia as Madison Danley of Canton. Danley was recovered from the water at…

July 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Louisville High School receives invitation to join All-American Conference

After competing independently for several years, Louisville High School may soon find a new athletic home. Louisville City Schools officials confirmed Monday that the All-American…

July 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Canton teen dies after being pulled from lake at Wood’s Tall Timber Resort

A 16-year-old Canton girl who was flown to Akron Children’s Hospital after being pulled from the lake at Wood’s Tall Timber Resort on Sunday evening has died, according to an…

July 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Man charged with attempted murder in weekend shooting in Tuscarawas County

A man accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend Sunday morning in Tuscarawas County is now facing multiple felony charges, including attempted aggravated murder. On Monday,…

July 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two dogs rescued from Canton house fire that destroyed home

Two dogs were rescued from a burning home on Eastview Avenue NE early Monday morning after a fire tore through a two-story residence, causing heavy damage and rendering the…

July 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Teen pulled from lake, flown to hospital after going underwater for several minutes at Wood’s Tall Timber Resort

A 16-year-old Canton girl was flown to Akron Children’s Hospital Sunday evening after being pulled from the lake at Wood’s Tall Timber Resort, where she had been underwater for…

July 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Sheriff: Woman injured in shooting by ex-boyfriend in Tuscarawas County; suspect in custody

Authorities say a woman is recovering after she was injured in an apparent shooting early Sunday morning by her ex-boyfriend in Tuscarawas County. The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s…

July 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Mother, stepfather charged in fatal Canton stabbing of 30-year-old woman

Canton Police have arrested and charged the mother and stepfather of a 30-year-old woman who died after being stabbed during an argument earlier this week. Terri L. Niner, 49, has…

July 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Child injured after bullet explodes while striking it with hammer in Tuscarawas Co.

A 9-year-old boy was hospitalized Thursday evening after being injured by shrapnel from a .22 caliber bullet he had been striking with a hammer near a shed in Wayne Township,…

July 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton woman dies after stabbing, victim identified; police investigating

A 30-year-old woman has died after being stabbed Thursday morning on the northeast side of the city, according to the Canton Police Department. Chief John Gabbard said officers…

July 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Lyme disease cases on the rise in Tuscarawas County, health officials urge precaution

The Tuscarawas County Health Department (TCHD) is reporting a significant spike in Lyme disease cases, with a 44% increase in suspected cases during the first half of 2025…

July 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man killed in industrial accident at Canton Drop Forge

A 37-year-old Canton man was killed Monday evening in a workplace accident at Canton Drop Forge, according to local authorities. Daniel Chavez died of blunt force trauma after…

July 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Thousands of mink released from Massillon farm in suspected overnight trespass

Authorities are investigating after approximately 2,000 mink were released from a Massillon-area farm in what is being described as a deliberate criminal act. According to Fur…

July 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County man, 37, dies after becoming trapped under vehicle while working on it

A 37-year-old man died Saturday evening after becoming trapped under a vehicle he was working on at his home in Tuscarawas County, according to the sheriff’s office. The…

July 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fireworks incident injures one, sparks garage fire at Stark County home

One person was injured and a detached garage was damaged following a fireworks-related incident in Nimishillen Township on Thursday night, according to fire officials. The…

July 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County toddler killed in “unprovoked” dog attack

A 1-year-old girl was killed Wednesday after being attacked by the family’s pit bull at their Dover Township home, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office. Detective…

July 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police charge ex-boyfriend with murder in disappearance of Ryan T. Godbey

The disappearance of 26-year-old Ryan T. “JJ” Godbey has officially become a homicide investigation, Canton Police Chief John Gabbard announced Thursday. Police have charged…

July 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller