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Carroll County

Minerva family of six escapes late-night fire

At approximately 9:03 pm on February 19th, the Sandy Creek Fire District-Minerva Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 401 Prospect St. in Minerva. Upon arrival at 9:08…

February 20, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man in critical condition after being shot by older brother, police say

Authorities responded to a shooting early Monday morning, where a man identified as Travis Billheimer sustained multiple gunshot wounds, according to Canton Police Chief John…

February 19, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

OHSAA approves expansion, now set to add more divisions in 2024-25

The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Board of Directors has unanimously endorsed a proposal to implement a revised formula for determining the number of divisions in…

February 15, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

WATCH: Gas line explosion in southern Stark County is under investigation

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office remains actively involved in an investigation following a gas line rupture and subsequent fire that occurred in Pike Township. Reports flooded…

February 14, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fire causes road closure in Stark County

Briggle Avenue SW is currently closed between Downing Road and Ullet Southwest in Pike Township due to fire. Officials are asking that you avoid the area until further notice. The…

February 14, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Canton Trooper Evan M. Hill selected as Ohio State Trooper of the Year

Trooper Evan M. Hill, Canton Post, earned top honors as the 2023 State Trooper of the Year for the Ohio State Highway Patrol. He was selected from nine District Troopers of the…

February 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Scholarship created in honor of Stark County family killed in murder-suicide

In August of 2023, a tragedy rocked the Hartville and Lake Township communities. The lives of Melissa Murphy Dunham and her three children Renee, Amber, and Evan died in a…

February 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Lawsuit alleges Alliance Police Officers assaulted man during traffic stops, violated Civil Rights

Attorneys Jeffrey Jakmides and Julie Jakmides have filed a lawsuit in Stark County Common Pleas Court, Civil Division, on behalf of their client, Mario Zachery, alleging that two…

February 8, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Commercial building in Canton goes up in flames, crews battling

At 4:15 a.m. on February 8, 2024, the Canton Fire Department responded to reports of flames emanating from the roof of a commercial establishment situated at 2318 13th St NE. Upon…

February 8, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

North Canton schools placed on lockdown following drive-by shooting

Authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting that rattled a neighborhood in North Canton. The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday in the 300-block of North Main…

February 7, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local man killed in Stark County single-vehicle crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Canton Post is currently investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that took place on February 2, at around 11:53 p.m. The incident unfolded on…

February 3, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Drone used to locate suspect who fled Stark County Deputies

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office deployed its drone program to apprehend a fleeing suspect in Plain Township. On Wednesday, January 31, at approximately 9:23 a.m., deputies…

February 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

66-year-old Stark County man man hospitalized after being shot four times

66-year-old Michael Bennett of Canton found himself at the center of a shooting early Monday morning. Bennett was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after sustaining…

January 31, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County: Husband dies days after officials say he killed his wife

A recent shooting has now turned into a murder-suicide, officials believe. Stark County Sheriff’s deputies have reported that Byron Fite, 62, the husband of 61-year-old Christine…

January 30, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Garth Evans named next Minerva Athletic Director, pending board approval

As Minerva's current athletic director Mike Waller eyes retirement, the school district has chosen their next AD, pending board approval. Garth Evans is the next man up. He's…

January 30, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

ArtsinStark names lifelong Stark County resident as new CEO

ArtsinStark, the leading Arts Council in Stark County, has announced the appointment of Maureen Ater as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In her role as CEO, Ater will…

January 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Carrie Underwood coming to Canton, set to perform for 2024 Concert for Legends

On Wednesday, Hall of Fame Village unveiled the headline act for the highly anticipated 2024 Concert for Legends, proudly announcing eight-time Grammy Award winner Carrie…

January 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County wife killed, husband injured in suspected attempted murder-suicide

In a tragic incident, Stark County Sheriff's deputies discovered the lifeless body of 61-year-old Christine Fite in her residence on 31st Street NE. Authorities suspect that her…

January 22, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Driver hospitalized after crashing into Canton house

In response to a two-vehicle collision on January 21, the Canton Fire Department was dispatched to 1036 Arlington Ave. SW. The incident involved one vehicle colliding with an…

January 22, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County resident wins $50k on scratch off

A Canton resident won $50,000 playing the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, Cash Explosion 25X. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will receive…

January 22, 2024 · Jordan Miller