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Stark County

Woman shows gun during altercation at Canton Local playground over weekend

A Canton woman is facing charges after court records claim she threatened students on a playground with a gun she had. The incident happened at Faircrest Elementary School on…

April 19, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Carroll County

Minerva Police looking to identify two suspects accused of stealing car

Two people are being sought by Minerva Police after allegedly taking a car from Kishman IGA Monday. According to the police department, a man and a woman are suspected of taking a…

April 17, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Pedestrian hit, killed by semi on I-77

The Summit County Sheriff's Office and the Green Fire Department were dispatched to I-77 early Sunday morning for reports of a pedestrian vs. semi track trailer crash. When crews…

April 17, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Scholarship fund created for United Local student who died suddenly

The United Local School District is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old student who died suddenly April 13. Zeb Snyder, a UHS junior, died after suffering a seizure Thursday.…

April 17, 2023 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

I-77/U.S. 30 ramps closing for traffic pattern change

As crews continue to work on the I-77 and U.S. 30 interchange, a traffic pattern change will be affecting drivers starting Monday night. Many ramps on both roadways will be closed…

April 16, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sheriff: 37 vehicles stolen in Stark County in 30 days

The Stark County Sheriff's Office is warning area residents to lock up their vehicles after an uptick in stolen vehicles throughout the county. Sheriff George Maier said his…

April 14, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Teen crashes stolen car into Canton Police cruiser

A 16-year-old was apprehended Thursday evening after crashing a stolen vehicle into a Canton Police cruiser. According to Canton Police spokesperson Dennis Garren, a 2017 Hyundai…

April 14, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

STDs on the rise in Stark, Carroll and Tusc counties

The number of syphilis cases in the region have nearly tripled since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Canton City Public Health, the number of syphilis cases…

April 13, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia 12-year-old serving jail time for bringing gun to school

A 12-year-old boy from New Philadelphia will spend the next year on probation after he took a gun inside Welty Middle School. The incident happened back in February . Officials…

April 12, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva home destroyed in fire Wednesday morning

A family is safe following a house fire in the 100 block of Scranton Ave in Minerva early Wednesday morning. The Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Scranton Ave for reports…

April 12, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sinkhole restricts portion of U.S. 30

If you've traveled east on U.S. 30 in the last week heading towards East Canton, you most likely saw a gaping hole in the road. The City of Canton's Engineer Department said the…

April 12, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sandy Valley school bus hit by vehicle that traveled left of center

A Sandy Valley Local school bus was involved in an accident Tuesday afternoon. According to the school district, the school bus was finishing its regular drop-off route when a car…

April 11, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Bill proposed to designate part of SR 39 in honor of late Sheriff

A proposed House Bill could result in a portion of State Route 39 being designated in honor of Carroll County’s late Sheriff. Sheriff Dale Williams passed away at the age of 74 in…

April 11, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Three killed, including two teenagers, in Carroll County car crash

Three people died Monday afternoon in a two-car crash in Carroll County, according to the New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened on State Route…

April 10, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stolen vehicle ditched in Robertsville, suspect on the run after fleeing police

The Stark County Sheriff's Office continues to look for a suspect accused of stealing a car in Canton Township and ditching it in Robertsville, between East Canton and Minerva.…

April 9, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman shot, killed at Akron bar, suspect arrested and charged with murder

A 28-year-old is behind bars after shooting and killing a woman in Akron, according to police. Police were dispatched to the Heights Bar and Grill in the 1300 block of Newton…

April 9, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

35-year-old shot to death in Canton; victim identified

The Canton Police Department is investigating another homicide in the city. Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Otto Pl N.E. for reports of a shooting at 12:38 Friday…

April 7, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

78-year-old Stark County man sentenced to life in prison for killing two women

A Jackson Township man is going to spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of murdering two women decades ago. Gus Sapharas, 78, of Jackson Township was…

April 5, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pregnant woman hospitalized after being shot in Canton; suspect remains on the run

A woman who was seven-months pregnant was seriously injured after being shot while in a vehicle Monday morning. According to Canton Police Chief John Gabbard, the victim was…

March 30, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

$1 million wrongful death suit refiled against Canton, police in 2022 death of city man

A one-million dollar wrongful death lawsuit has been re-filed against the city of Canton and officers in the fatal shooting of James Williams. Williams' widow, Marquetta Williams,…

March 29, 2023 · Jordan Miller