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Stark County

Man accused of pointing firearm at Stark County officer

Law enforcement officers in Canton found themselves facing a potentially dangerous situation. Chief John Gabbard reported that at approximately 8:07 PM, a suspect wearing a black…

November 10, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

20-year-old killed in Tuscarawas County motorcycle crash

A 20-year-old man from Tuscarawas County died Wednesday evening in a motorcycle accident. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a 20-year-old from Tuscarawas was operating a…

November 8, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva to dedicate Bill Powell sculpture; first Black owner of golf course in US

The dedication of a sculpture honoring William Powell will take place Thursday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m., on the grounds of Minerva Public Library. The sculpture was commissioned by…

November 8, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio voters pass recreational marijuana legalization; what you need to know

In a groundbreaking decision on Tuesday, Ohio voters have officially given the green light to recreational marijuana, defying Republican lawmakers who had previously failed to…

November 8, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Victim in critical condition after shooting in Canton

The Canton Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a person hospitalized early Monday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Ellis Ave NE in Canton…

November 6, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Prosecutor: Man indicted for attempted murder after shooting, stabbing Carroll County teen

A man who was initially just charged with felonious assault for allegedly shooting a Carroll County teen with a bow and arrow in September is now facing charges for attempted…

November 6, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Decomposed body found near Sandy Township: Investigation Underway

A discovery was made on Saturday morning when an individual contacted emergency services at 10:36 am, reporting the finding of a decomposed body near the intersection of north…

November 4, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Man killed in Tuscarawas County crash involving Kimble truck; victim identified

The Ohio State Highway Patrol of New Philadelphia is investigating a fatal accident involving a Kimble Recycling and Disposal tuck. According to Sergeant William Bower, the crash…

November 2, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Police: Carroll County man named person of interest in attack at gaming casino

Chaos erupted at Hollywood Gaming on Monday night as Austintown police were summoned to the scene following an incident involving a male assailant and a female player. The victim,…

November 2, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Guns, drugs recovered during search of Canton apartment; three arrested

Canton Police recovered two guns, various ammunition, and suspected drugs while executing a search warrant in Canton Tuesday evening. According to Canton Police Chief John…

November 2, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Missing 81-year-old woman with Alzheimer's from Wayne County prompts search

Authorities have launched a search for an elderly woman who was reported missing on Wednesday evening from Wayne County. Diane Wiles, 81, disappeared from her residence on Grange…

November 1, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Officials discover cause of fatal Canton fire

Fire investigators have determined cause of a fire that killed a man last week in the city of Canton. According to Canton Fire Division Chief Steve Henderson, the cause of the…

October 31, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Village of Minerva weighing options for Community Building, location

Officials are weighing multiple options for the current Minerva Community Building within the village. The building, located at 123 Brock Ave, was first constructed in the 1950s…

October 31, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Family of four escapes early morning house fire in Stark County

The Canton Fire Department stayed busy over the weekend with four fires, two of which were fatal. In addition to the two fatal fires the JMN reported on over the weekend, two more…

October 30, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man dies after early Saturday morning fire; second fatal fire in two days

In the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 28, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the Canton Fire Department responded to a working structure fire at 3168 34th St NE, an occupied apartment…

October 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

“A childhood dream come true”: Minerva natives rally together to save Great Trail Golf Course

In the picturesque heart of Minerva, Ohio, where sprawling greens meet the open skies, a beloved local treasure was teetering on the edge of transformation. Great Trail Golf…

October 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Minerva man charged in death of motorcycle passenger after crashing, fleeing on foot

A 23-year-old man from Minerva is facing charges after wrecking a motorcycle and leaving his passenger for dead, according to police. In the early hours of October 26, a New…

October 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

UPDATE: Canton man killed in apartment fire; victim identified

A Canton man has died from his injuries following a late night apartment fire. A fire engulfed an occupied apartment building on Trinity Pl. NW late last night, prompting a…

October 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police investigating apparent homicide of Beloit-area woman; victim identified

The Smith Township Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide of a woman from the Beloit area. Just after 3pm Thursday, officers and medical personnel were dispatched…

October 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man suffers life-threatening injuries during Canton apartment fire; others rescued, injured

A fire engulfed an occupied apartment building on Trinity Pl. NW late last night, prompting a response from the Canton Fire Department. The fire, which started in a basement…

October 27, 2023 · Jordan Miller