National News

Here’s the route for the funeral procession honoring Sgt. Scott Ries

Residents and motorists in Wadsworth and Rittman should expect temporary road closures and traffic delays Friday afternoon as a law enforcement funeral procession escorts Rittman…

National News

Hundreds pay respects to fallen Rittman Police Sgt. Scott Ries during emotional visitation

Hundreds of mourners, including law enforcement officers from departments across Ohio, gathered Thursday to honor the life of Rittman Police Sgt. Scott Ries, the officer killed in…

July 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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National News

Court records detail prior felony convictions of suspect in deadly Rittman shooting

Medina County court records obtained by Jordan Miller News provide additional insight into the criminal history of the man authorities identified as the suspect in Sunday's deadly…

July 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Rittman Police Sgt. Scott Ries

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Rittman Police Sgt. Scott D. Ries, the veteran officer who was killed in the line of duty while responding to Sunday’s deadly shooting…

July 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

‘She was sunshine’: Lifelong friend remembers the woman behind the headlines in Rittman tragedy

Before her name became known across Ohio, before flowers lined the sidewalk outside her home and before strangers mourned someone they had never met, Christie McWilliams was…

July 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

5-year-old boy found dead after flash flooding in Ohio, sheriff says

A 5-year-old boy who was reported missing following a flash flood in Monroe County was found dead Sunday evening after an extensive search involving deputies, firefighters and…

July 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Suspect, mother and teen daughter identified in deadly Rittman shooting that killed police sergeant

The suspected gunman and the mother and daughter killed before a Rittman police sergeant was fatally shot have been identified. Wayne County Coroner Dr. Amy Jolliff told News 5…

July 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Rittman police officer killed, three other officers injured in disturbance call; four dead, sheriff says

A Rittman police officer was shot and killed and three other law enforcement officers were wounded after they came under gunfire while responding to a disturbance Sunday night,…

July 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Four family members charged after 16 children found living in 'deplorable conditions' at Ohio home

Four members of the same family have been charged after authorities say 16 children were found living in what investigators described as some of the worst conditions they have…

July 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

What is hantavirus? Deadly illness draws attention amid cruise ship outbreak

A rare and potentially deadly virus has drawn international attention after multiple deaths and illnesses were linked to a cruise ship stranded off the coast of Africa, raising…

May 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Local couple’s wedding plans thrown into uncertainty after Spirit Airlines shutdown

A local couple’s destination wedding plans have been thrown into uncertainty after Spirit Airlines announced Saturday morning that it was shutting down operations. Mia Warner and…

May 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Report: Stark County mother, boyfriend charged after child critically injured at Airbnb

An Ohio woman and her boyfriend have been arrested after a 3-year-old child was found critically injured at an Airbnb in Henry County, according to court documents and reporting…

April 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Quadruple amputee cornhole player charged with murder in Maryland shooting

A professional cornhole player who gained national attention as a quadruple amputee has been charged with murder after authorities say he fatally shot a man during an argument…

March 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Jackson Township native finds love — and a new spotlight — on Netflix dating series

When Vanessa Drozda first filled out an application for a reality dating show, she never imagined it would lead to a starring role on a hit Netflix series — or spark conversations…

March 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Several schools closed or delayed Tuesday due to snow

Snowfall across eastern Ohio has forced several schools and agencies to cancel classes or operate on delays Tuesday. The following schools and organizations have announced…

March 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Texas murder suspect arrested in Stark County after months on the run

A Texas man wanted for murder was arrested Tuesday morning in Canton by members of the U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. Authorities arrested Tion…

March 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Missing for 23 years — family finally gets answers, but not the ones they hoped for

A woman reported missing more than two decades ago has been found alive in North Carolina, but authorities say she does not want her location disclosed to her family or the…

February 25, 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

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

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