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Local man killed in Saturday motorcycle crash

A 64-year-old Salem man was killed Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle along state Route 45 in Lordstown, police said. The crash happened shortly…

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Services set to honor Christie and McKinley McWilliams following Rittman tragedy

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Christie McWilliams and her 13-year-old daughter, McKinley McWilliams, who were killed in Sunday's deadly shooting in Rittman.…

July 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Canton murder suspect captured by U.S. Marshals Task Force

A 33-year-old Canton man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last month has been arrested by members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, according to the U.S.…

May 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Multiple area wrestlers one win away from state wrestling finals

Several wrestlers from eastern Ohio schools remain in the championship bracket and will compete in the state semifinals Saturday evening at the 2026 Ohio High School Athletic…

March 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Louisville Leopards football coach steps down days after appointment due to medical issue

Louisville City Schools announced Sunday that Matt Furino has stepped down from his position as head football coach for the Louisville Leopards due to a newly identified medical…

February 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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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

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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

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Game 1 of the Wild Card Series: Guardians vs. Tigers

Follow along right here to get live updates of the Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers Wild Card Game 1. Top of the 1st inning Detroit’s Kerry Carpenter scores on a 2-out…

September 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Body found in New Philadelphia identified as Tuscarawas Co. man

Authorities have identified a body discovered earlier this month in New Philadelphia as a Tuscarawas County man. The New Philadelphia Police Department said officers were called…

September 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Decomposed body found in bushes near Canton business

Canton police have launched an investigation after a decomposed body was discovered in a wooded area near a local business Wednesday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the…

August 7, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Targeted shooting reported outside Summit County Fairgrounds; one injured

A shooting late Saturday night outside the Summit County Fairgrounds left one person injured in what authorities say was a targeted attack. According to a statement from fair…

July 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Weekend Columbiana Co. crash hospitalized three, including Carrollton couple

Three people were hospitalized Sunday following two separate crashes in Columbiana County — one involving a motorcycle and another involving an emergency vehicle responding to…

June 24, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio BMV warns of scam targeting drivers with fake traffic ticket texts

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is urging residents to be cautious of a scam involving fraudulent text messages that falsely claim to be from the BMV and demand payment for…

June 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Local wrestlers shine on day one of state wrestling tournament: full recap

The first round of the Division I, Division II, and Division III state wrestling tournaments saw several local wrestlers competing for a chance at a state championship, with mixed…

March 7, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County man sentenced to life in prison for fatal shooting of Columbus rapper

A Canton man has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 21 years for the fatal shooting of Charles T. Smith, a Columbus rapper known as B-Att, and…

February 5, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Officer hospitalized after fight breaks out at Canton middle school basketball game

A fight erupted during a middle school basketball game at STEAM Academy in Canton, leading to a chaotic scene in which officers called for backup and one officer was hospitalized,…

January 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Missing Stark Co. children found safe in Iceland after international search

Two children reported missing from Canton were safely recovered in Reykjavik, Iceland, following a months-long investigation involving local, federal, and international agencies,…

January 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Minerva mourns the loss of longtime track and cross-country coach

The Minerva community is mourning the loss of a longtime track and cross-country coach. Frank Monk, 67, a beloved mentor, coach, and friend, passed away this week after a battle…

January 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Three separate incidents keep Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office busy Friday night

A series of incidents kept the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies occupied late Friday night, resulting in multiple crashes, arrests, and extensive…

October 28, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio's minimum wage to increase in 2025; take a look at min. wage in every decade

Ohio's minimum wage is set to rise to $10.70 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2025, an increase of 25 cents from the current rate of $10.45. The adjustment continues a trend of…

October 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller