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DNA testing leads to identification of Route 30 crash victim 15 days later

The Stark County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim killed in a four-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 last month as Joshua Smothers, 38, a Canton-area resident. According to…

January 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County lottery player rings in the New Year with $150,000 win

A Stark County lottery player is starting the new year with a six-figure payday. According to information released by the Ohio Lottery, a winning ticket for the Rolling Cash 5…

January 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

News

A Year That Mattered: News That Shaped 2025 | JMN

In 2025, Jordan Miller News documented a year marked by tragedy, accountability, resilience and community pride across Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas and surrounding counties. Over…

December 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Work-related death under investigation at Alliance facility

A work-related death is under investigation after an incident at an Alliance industrial facility Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office confirmed…

December 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Nearly two weeks later, victim in fatal Route 30 Stark County crash remains unidentified

Nearly two weeks after a fatal four-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 in Stark County, the Stark County Coroner’s Office says it is still working to identify the driver who died in…

December 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Water main break closes portion of Brumbaugh Street NW in Lake Township

A section of Brumbaugh Street Northwest in Lake Township was temporarily closed Monday due to a water main break, according to the City of North Canton. The closure affects…

December 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Missing teen alert: 19-year-old last seen Friday night in Sandy Township

UPDATE: He’s been found. Authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate a 19-year-old man who was reported missing Friday night in Sandy Township. Jayden Butler was last…

December 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Township police seek public’s help locating missing 12-year-old girl

UPDATE: The juvenile has returned home. Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 12-year-old girl who was last seen Friday evening in Jackson Township.…

December 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Christmas night Canton duplex fire displaces residents, injures firefighter

Firefighters were called to a residential structure fire late Christmas night at a duplex in southwest Canton, displacing residents and causing an estimated $70,000 in damage. The…

December 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

21-year-old dies four days after Stark County crash on State Route 44

A 21-year-old Atwater man has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash last week on state Route 44, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Clayton P. Jacobs died…

December 24, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities seek public’s help to locate missing mother, two children in Stark County

OFFICIAL UPDATE AS OF 8:54 P.M.: The Sheriff’s Office confirms Arianna and her kids have been safely located. ———————- Authorities in Stark County are asking for the public’s help…

December 24, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian struck by car in Stark County dies; organs donated

A pedestrian who was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle last week on Canton’s northwest side has died, authorities confirmed. Canton police were called around 9:30…

December 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Juvenile to be charged for allegedly making hoax 911 call about injured hunter in Massillon

Massillon officials say a reported search for an injured hunter that drew significant emergency resources Sunday night was the result of a swatting hoax, not an actual emergency.…

December 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon officials deem reported missing hunter incident a likely hoax

Massillon officials say a reported search for an injured hunter that drew significant emergency resources Sunday night has been deemed a hoax. Authorities confirmed Monday that…

December 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian from Alliance critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Canton

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night on Canton’s northwest side, police said. Canton police officers were called around 9:30 p.m.…

December 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man arrested after fentanyl, cocaine, guns seized in drug trafficking investigation

A Canton man was arrested Friday after law enforcement officers seized large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine, along with multiple firearms and cash, during the execution of two…

December 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Nimishillen Township firefighters battle large storage building fire Thursday afternoon

Firefighters with the Nimishillen Township Fire Department were dispatched to a second structure fire Thursday afternoon after returning to their stations from an earlier call,…

December 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Gun failed to fire during attempt to shoot Canton officer at Walmart

A Plain Township man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he attempted to shoot a Canton police officer during a shoplifting investigation at a Walmart on the…

December 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Stark County man attempted to shoot Canton officer during Walmart incident

A Plain Township man has been charged in connection with a violent confrontation with a Canton police officer at a Walmart on the city’s east side. Court documents reviewed by…

December 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

One killed in four-vehicle crash, fire on U.S. Route 30 in Stark County

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a four-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Dec. 18 on U.S. Route 30 in Stark County. Troopers said the crash…

December 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller