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Stark County

Three-year-old boy dies after being found in Stark County pool

A local three-year-old boy has died after being found in the pool at a Massillon home Sunday afternoon, the Stark County coroner's office confirmed to JMN. Chief Investigator…

June 17, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Man killed in Tuscarawas County two-vehicle crash; victim identified

The New Philadelphia Highway Patrol Post is investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality at the intersection of State Route 21 and State Route 212 in Franklin…

June 17, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County deputies investigate vehicle crash into home

The Stark County Sheriff's Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday, June 15 in Plain Township. Deputies responded to a call at approximately 7:45…

June 17, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

"No one was found": Crews find no signs of person missing in Meyers Lake despite reports

The Canton Township Fire Department responded to Meyers Lake on Friday afternoon following reports of a possible swimmer in distress. The dispatch call came in at 2:51 p.m., and…

June 14, 2024 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Stark County

Road rage incident on I-77 leads to arrest of Canton man

A road rage incident on Wednesday morning resulted in the arrest of a Canton man after he allegedly brandished a handgun during an altercation on Interstate 77. At approximately…

June 13, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton brothers hosting lemonade stand Saturday with proceeds going to children with cancer

Go on social media nowadays and you probably will turn away from your phone or computer screen in disgust, weeping for the future. From Nyquil chicken recipes to promoting Gorilla…

June 13, 2024 · Ray Sarvis

State News

Tuscarawas County 12-year-old hospitalized after accidental shooting

A 12-year-old boy from Stone Creek (Tuscarawas County) sustained an accidental gunshot wound while riding an ATV in Clark Township on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Holmes…

June 12, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two arrested after rear-ending Stark County Sheriff's cruiser

Two individuals were arrested following a rear-end collision involving a Stark County Sheriff’s Office cruiser early Tuesday morning. At approximately 7:07 a.m., a 2023 Dodge…

June 11, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

"We sincerely apologize": Local fire dept. loses hundreds of thousands of dollars in major scam

The West Point Fire Department in Columbiana County reported a significant fraud incident involving their bank accounts on May 24. The department announced that hundreds of…

June 11, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

"Brandon’s battle is going to be a marathon": Stark County teen suffers severe brain injury in crash

Brandon Pittman, a 17-year-old student at Louisville High School, was seriously injured in a single-vehicle car crash on Tuesday, June 4. The accident occurred when Pittman’s…

June 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Woman killed in Tuscarawas County side-by-side crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s New Philadelphia Post is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Friday, June 7, at approximately 3:56 p.m. on County Road 3 (Salt…

June 7, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

“CLEAR VIOLATIONS”: Canton Police Chief recommends firing of K9 officer in use of force incident

A week after a Canton Police Officer stuck his dog on a man laying face down with his hands behind his back, the police chief has recommended the termination of Officer Nicholas…

June 7, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon Police investigating shooting involving two vehicles

The Massillon Police Department is investigating a shooting involving two vehicles that happened at the intersection Wales Rd. NE and Lake Ave. NE. According to the MPD, the…

June 6, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

PHOTOS: Car crashes through downtown Canton building after multi-car accident

A multi-car accident at the intersection of Cleveland Ave NW and Tuscarawas St W resulted in the intersection being closed down for part of Thursday morning. A car involved in the…

June 6, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Investigation underway after alleged sexual assault involving students at Jackson Local Middle School

The Jackson Township Police Department is currently investigating an alleged sexual assault incident at Jackson Memorial Middle School in Stark County. According to Jackson Police…

June 5, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Stark County 25-year-old killed in motorcycle crash after rear-ending truck

A 25-year-old man from Canton died Monday night following a crash involving the motorcycle he was operating and a pickup truck, according to the Canton Police Department. On the…

June 4, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Crash kills two people on US 62 outside of Alliance

The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Lisbon Post is currently investigating a two-vehicle double-fatal crash that took place on US 62 near Mile Post 5 in Knox Township, Columbiana…

June 4, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Big Red’s Faulks Div. 2 champ in 300m hurdles, Minerva runners compete in distance races

The 2024 OHSAA Track and Field State Championshipwrapped up its third and final day on Saturday at Dayton’s Welcome Stadium. In addition to Marlington’s Colin Cernansky winning…

June 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Strasburg wins third straight state softball championship

Quick. Think of a sports dynasty? Nowadays, the team that comes to mind for most people would be the Patriots, or maybe the Chiefs. Not so fast, Brady and Belichick, Mahomes and…

June 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Sports

“I felt amazing”: Marlington’s Cernansky wins gold in two distance races at state

It’s common wisdom. The more weight you carry when running, the slower you’ll go. Don’t try telling that to Marlington’s Colin Cernansky. On the final day of the OHSAA Track and…

June 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller