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State News

U.S. Marshals arrest Akron firearms-theft suspect in New Philadelphia

An 18-year-old Summit County man wanted in connection with the theft of firearms was taken into custody late Friday morning in New Philadelphia, according to the U.S. Marshals…

November 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Tuscarawas County

Wrong-way driver, 88, cited after crash on U.S. 250 in New Philadelphia

An 88-year-old New Philadelphia man was cited after authorities say he drove the wrong direction on U.S. Route 250 and later crashed into another vehicle. The Ohio State Highway…

November 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

SNAP recipients in Ohio to receive partial benefits this week

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced Monday that it will begin distributing partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this week…

November 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

16-year-old suffers life-threatening injuries in Tuscarawas County crash

A 16-year-old driver suffered life-threatening injuries Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Dundee Strasburg Road and State Route 93 in Wayne…

November 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Motorcyclist dies after striking downed tree in Tuscarawas County

A Mineral City man died Wednesday evening after his motorcycle struck a downed tree in Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the New…

November 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

President Trump defies court rulings, vows to withhold SNAP benefits during shutdown

President Donald J. Trump said Tuesday that federal nutrition assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be distributed only after Democrats agree…

November 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities identify Stark County man killed in Tuscarawas County motor home fire

The Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office has identified the man found dead after a motor home fire in Dover Township as Samuel Crawford, 38, of Massillon. Crawford’s body was…

November 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Matchups set for second week of Ohio HS football playoffs

The matchups are set for the second week of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) football playoffs, with several Stark County programs and surrounding area teams…

October 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Human, dog found dead after motor home fire in Dover Township

The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office says a person and a dog were found dead after a motor home caught fire late Friday morning on Von Kaenel Drive in Dover Township. According…

October 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

News

SNAP benefits to continue after judges order Trump administration to use emergency fund

Two federal courts have ordered the Trump administration to continue paying out food benefits during the government shutdown, directing officials to draw from backup funding…

October 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Ohio to provide $25 million in emergency food assistance amid SNAP uncertainty

Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday that Ohio will provide up to $25 million in emergency food assistance to help families who could be affected by a possible suspension of…

October 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Baseball school files lawsuit accusing minority owner of theft, intoxication while coaching

John Massarelli, who operates the Massarelli Baseball School in Bolivar, is accused in a lawsuit of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in baseball lesson fees and appearing…

October 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Local food pantries ready to help if SNAP benefits end. Here’s a list

With federal SNAP benefits potentially ending Friday, food pantries across Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas counties are preparing to help families who may suddenly find themselves…

October 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Playoff push: Here’s where local football teams stand heading into the final week

With just one week left in the regular season, the playoff picture is tightening across Ohio as high school football teams prepare for the first postseason under the OHSAA’s new…

October 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Lawsuit may pave the way for Ohio high school athletes to be paid

A lawsuit filed Wednesday, Oct. 15 in Franklin County against the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) could lead to an emergency referendum vote by OHSAA member schools…

October 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

THC products back on shelves after judge pauses Ohio ban

A Franklin County judge has temporarily blocked Gov. Mike DeWine’s emergency order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products, allowing Ohio retailers and breweries to…

October 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

“Dangerous”: Gov. DeWine orders intoxicating hemp products pulled from Ohio stores

Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order directing Ohio retailers to remove intoxicating hemp products from store shelves, citing public safety concerns and the lack of…

October 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Woman dies 11 days after Tuscarawas County crash on I-77

A North Ridgeville woman has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash that occurred late last month on Interstate 77 in Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio…

October 7, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian killed in crash on State Route 800 in Stark County

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday night in Stark County. The crash happened around 8:26 p.m.…

September 24, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Sparks of Giving Festival returns to Bolivar with big fireworks, music and an even bigger purpose

A celebration of generosity and family fun is set to light up Bolivar this weekend as the Sparks of Giving Festival returns to the Wilkshire Event Center on Saturday. The daylong…

September 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller