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Stark County

Canton man arrested in drug raid; more than 2 pounds of cocaine seized

A Canton man was arrested Thursday following a multi-agency drug raid that resulted in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, firearms, and vehicles, authorities said. The…

August 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Amish buggy rear-ended in Stark County; kids seriously injured, horse killed

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left multiple people injured and a horse dead after an Amish buggy was rear-ended by a car Wednesday night in Stark…

August 7, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

18-year-old drowns in private Stark County pool

An 18-year-old woman who drowned in a private swimming pool Wednesday evening in southwest Canton has been identified as Jamehia Smothers, according to Stark County Coroner Chief…

August 7, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County girl, 11, hospitalized with serious injuries after scooter collides with car

An 11-year-old girl remains hospitalized in the pediatric intensive care unit after she collided with a car while riding her scooter Tuesday evening in Plain Township. The crash…

August 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Photos: Take a look back at Nickelback and Mitchell Tenpenny's visit to Canton

Canton was rocking Sunday night with Nickelback and Mitchell Tenpenny playing inside Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. More than 15,000 fans welcomed the musicians to Stark County.…

August 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva girls golf sets school record, finishes second at Garaway Pirate Invitational

The Minerva Lady Lions golf team is rewriting the record books. For the second straight week, Minerva broke its own school record, shooting a team score of 345 on Monday at the…

August 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man held on $1M bond in deadly barbershop shooting, claims self-defense

A 25-year-old Canton man accused of fatally shooting another man inside a city barbershop told police he acted in self-defense, according to investigators. Deontae K.V. McCollum…

August 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Seven arrested in Stark County child predator sting operation

Editors note: This article originally stated that eight men were arrested but it’s been changed to seven. Sorry for the error. Seven men were arrested during a multi-agency sting…

August 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man in custody following fatal shooting of 19-year-old

A 19-year-old man died Thursday afternoon after being shot, and a Canton man is now in custody, though officials remain tight-lipped about the circumstances surrounding the…

August 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massive crowd expected as Hall of Fame Grand Parade steps off Saturday in downtown Canton

Streets will be lined with chairs and tents as thousands gather Saturday morning in downtown Canton for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Grand Parade — a cherished tradition and…

August 1, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Ohio’s 2025 Sales Tax Holiday returns with two-week savings window for shoppers

Ohio’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is returning for 2025 with a major expansion: instead of the traditional weekend event, this year’s tax break will span a full two weeks. Shoppers…

August 1, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man sentenced to life in prison for killing Vietnam veteran at Canton Township bar

A southeast Canton man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting a 75-year-old Vietnam War veteran and holding four others at gunpoint during a violent encounter…

August 1, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Pat McAfee brings energy, surprise guests to Hall of Fame week broadcast

Sports personality Pat McAfee brought his daily ESPN talk show to the front lawn of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday, broadcasting live ahead of the Hall of Fame Game…

July 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Child critically injured in Plain Township crash involving electric dirt bike, work truck

An 11-year-old boy was critically injured Wednesday afternoon after his electric dirt bike collided with a work truck in Stark County. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office said it…

July 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

What to know before attending ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ at the Hall of Fame

"The Pat McAfee Show" will help kick off Football’s Greatest Weekend with a live broadcast Thursday from the Pro Football Hall of Fame — and fans are invited to attend for free.…

July 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Charges dropped against 10-year-old in Jackson Elementary gun case

A Stark County judge has dismissed criminal charges against a 10-year-old boy accused of bringing a loaded gun to Sauder Elementary School in May and threatening a fellow student…

July 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Paul Wackerly named new girls basketball coach at Green High School

One of Stark County’s most accomplished basketball coaches is back on the sidelines. Paul Wackerly has been named the new head girls basketball coach at Green High School and will…

July 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Police to strictly enforce juvenile curfew during Hall of Fame festivities

Canton Police Chief John Gabbard is reminding residents and visitors that the city’s juvenile curfew will be strictly enforced during this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame…

July 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Pedestrian injured in Stark County hit-skip crash; police seeking information

A 25-year-old woman was injured Monday night after being struck by a vehicle in Perry Township, according to police. Officers responded around 8:40 p.m. to the area of 12th Street…

July 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance police investigating possible abduction of 19-year-old woman

UPDATE: Alliance Police Dispatch tells me that the woman has been found. Police in Alliance are investigating the possible abduction of a 19-year-old woman reported Tuesday…

July 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller