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Opinion: Browns’ path back to playoff contention – is it possible?
The Cleveland Browns began the season with high hopes, but an opening 1-6 record—marked by a string of disappointing losses—has left them looking up from the AFC basement. Yet in…
· Jordan Miller

Sports
Area teams gear up for OHSAA football playoffs. Here are the matchups
Several high school football teams from the area are set to compete in the first round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) playoffs this Friday, November 1. All…
· Jordan Miller

Stark County
Dennison man leads police on high-speed pursuit through Tuscarawas, Stark Counties
A high-speed police pursuit spanning two counties ended with the arrest of a Dennison man after he crashed a stolen truck near New Philadelphia on Thursday, according to New…
· Jordan Miller

Carroll County
Two OVI checkpoints planned in Minerva Friday evening
The Stark County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the OVI Task Force, will hold sobriety checkpoints on Friday evening in Minerva to screen drivers for alcohol and drug…
· Jordan Miller

Stark County
20-year-old seriously injured in three-vehicle crash that left SR 183 closed for hours
A driver sustained serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash that closed State Route 183 for several hours Wednesday afternoon, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The…
· Jordan Miller

Stark County
Details: Attempted robber dead after shooting in Canton
A man who attempted to rob two women in Canton was fatally shot Tuesday night, police said. The suspect, identified as Rajhion Davis, was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital after…
· Jordan Miller

Stark County
Canton drive-by shooting kills 18-year-old, injures another; victim identified
A shooting on Oct. 22 left one person dead and two injured, according to Canton Police Chief John Gabbard. Officers responded to a 911 call at 8:19 p.m. in the area of 10th Street…
· Jordan Miller

Sports
Dover volleyball sweeps New Philadelphia, advances to district final
The Dover volleyball team continued its dominant season, securing a 3-0 victory over New Philadelphia in the district semifinal Monday night. The Tornadoes, now 21-3 on the…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Police: Local Lyft driver facing kidnapping charges after speeding off with child
A 52-year-old Lyft driver in Akron was arrested Friday on kidnapping charges after an altercation with a rider led to him driving off with the rider's child in the back seat,…
· Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office investigates two fatal animal shooting incidents
The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents in which animals were shot in the county over the weekend. On Oct. 19, deputies responded to a…
· Jordan Miller

Sports
North Canton woman indicted on felony charges for allegedly stealing high school booster funds
A North Canton woman has been indicted on multiple felony charges, accused of embezzling funds from a high school basketball booster club over several years. Billie Jo Boyajian,…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Jayland Walker's family to receive more than $4 million in settlement with City of Akron
The family of Jayland Walker has reached a $4.85 million settlement with the City of Akron, according to a joint statement released on Monday by the Walker family and city…
· Jordan Miller

Stark County
Fire destroys Stark Co. heating and cooling business; explosions injure two firefighters
A fire broke out Sunday evening at Hey Neighbor Heating & Cooling, causing significant damage to the commercial building located at 1800 Wallace Ave NE. The Canton Fire Department…
· Jordan Miller

Stark County
Man arrested in alleged Canton bank robbery attempt; facing kidnapping charges
A 27-year-old Canton man was arrested Thursday following an alleged robbery attempt at a Chase Bank on the city's northwest side. Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said officers…
· Jordan Miller

Sports
Cleveland Browns new domed stadium expected to host major events year-round
The Cleveland Browns are planning to relocate their football stadium from downtown Cleveland to Brook Park, near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Fox 8 Cleveland first…
· Jordan Miller

Carroll County
Minerva appoints Councilman Boldizar as new Mayor following the death of Mayor Tim Tarbet
Councilman Mason Boldizar has been appointed as the new mayor of Minerva, following the unexpected death of Mayor Tim Tarbet last month at the age of 71. Boldizar, a lifelong…
· Jordan Miller

Stark County
Police: Man arrested in Stark County after trying to lure 4-year-old into his car
A 41-year-old Indiana man was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly attempting to lure a 4-year-old boy into his vehicle in Jackson Township. Police responded to a report of a…
· Jordan Miller

Sports
Minerva cross-country team prepares to defend state title as postseason gets underway
October. Like clockwork, the leaves change to golden and orange hues, the smell of apple cider fills the air, children don costumes in search of bite-sized candy bars… and the…
· Ray Sarvis

Tuscarawas County
Two students hit by car in crosswalk near New Philadelphia High School
Two students were struck by a car while using a crosswalk in front of New Philadelphia High School, according to New Philadelphia police. Both students sustained minor injuries…
· Jordan Miller

Stark County
Suspect uses stolen forklift to steal North Canton ATM
The North Canton Police Department is investigating a theft involving the use of a stolen forklift to steal an ATM early Tuesday morning. At 4:03 a.m., police received a report…
· Jordan Miller
