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Stark County

Alliance City School bus involved in accident; all students safe

An Alliance City School bus carrying approximately 50 elementary students was involved in an accident this morning on State Street in front of Sheetz gas station. The accident…

November 14, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Buckeye lockdown update: Student admits to sending threatening email to himself, relative released

New developments have emerged in the recent incident at Buckeye Career Center, where a soft lockdown was initiated Tuesday morning following what was believed to be an electronic…

November 13, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Buckeye Career Center placed on lockdown after threat; suspect arrested, lockdown lifted

Buckeye Career Center was briefly placed on a soft lockdown Tuesday morning after a student received an electronic threat from a family member, school officials said. Out of an…

November 12, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Sports

North Canton woman indicted on felony charges for allegedly stealing high school booster funds

A North Canton woman has been indicted on multiple felony charges, accused of embezzling funds from a high school basketball booster club over several years. Billie Jo Boyajian,…

October 21, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Tuscarawas County

Two students hit by car in crosswalk near New Philadelphia High School

Two students were struck by a car while using a crosswalk in front of New Philadelphia High School, according to New Philadelphia police. Both students sustained minor injuries…

October 15, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva School Board appoints Don Spinell to fill vacant seat

The Minerva Local Board of Education voted unanimously during a special meeting on October 3 to appoint Donald Spinell to fill a vacant seat left by the late Bob Foltz. "When…

October 4, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Single round of ammo found at Jackson Memorial Middle School; no threats reported

Jackson Memorial Middle School briefly went into shelter-in-place protocols Tuesday morning after a student discovered a weathered round of ammunition in a shared locker used to…

September 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville renews girls basketball coach's contract amid allegations

The Louisville community is expressing concern following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving girls' basketball coach Dan Moody. The allegations, which surfaced last…

September 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County student killed in single-vehicle crash; student identified

An 18-year-old student died in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday evening, according to the New Philadelphia Police Department. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. when police…

September 20, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

Juvenile suspect arrested for allegedly making school threats towards Buckeye Local, specific students

A juvenile suspect has been arrested in connection with threats made against the Buckeye Local School District and specific students, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s…

September 12, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Malvern cancels school after threat received via social media

Brown Local Schools canceled classes for all students on Friday, September 6, following a threat directed at the district overnight. Superintendent Mark Scott announced the…

September 6, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Sports

A Stark County school’s controversial band show greeting will be changed. Why?:

The Louisville City School District has announced a change to the traditional greeting used at the start of band performances, a decision made after careful consideration of…

August 30, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Extreme heat forces school closures in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties: 8-28-24

Several schools in Stark and Tuscarawas counties will close or release students early on Wednesday, August 28, as extreme heat is expected to push temperatures above 90 degrees.…

August 28, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

"Words matter": Tuscarawas Co. family mourns loss of son, 15, who died by suicide following cyberbullying incident

Grant Haney, a 15-year-old, soon-to-be sophomore at Claymont High School in Tuscarawas County, was described by his family as a passionate, caring individual with a big heart and…

August 13, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

"He will be deeply missed": Beloved Claymont teacher dies in farming accident

The Claymont City School District is mourning the loss of a special ed teacher, Mr. Luke Logan. "Luke will be remembered for his sense of humor and his generous spirit," a…

July 25, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

"Brandon’s battle is going to be a marathon": Stark County teen suffers severe brain injury in crash

Brandon Pittman, a 17-year-old student at Louisville High School, was seriously injured in a single-vehicle car crash on Tuesday, June 4. The accident occurred when Pittman’s…

June 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Investigation underway after alleged sexual assault involving students at Jackson Local Middle School

The Jackson Township Police Department is currently investigating an alleged sexual assault incident at Jackson Memorial Middle School in Stark County. According to Jackson Police…

June 5, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

One student transported to hospital with minor injuries following Malvern bus crash

The New Philadelphia State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a Brown Local School Bus that occurred on Wednesday, May 22 at 3:25 p.m. on State Route…

May 23, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Marlington hires Nick Stroemple as Head Girls Basketball Coach

Marlington Local Schools has announced the appointment of Nick Stroemple as the new Head Girls Basketball Coach. Stroemple joins Marlington from North Canton City Schools, where…

May 17, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Hilliard resigns as Minerva wrestling coach, named new Athletic Director at Marlington

Marlington Local Schools has announced the appointment of Chad Hilliard as the new Athletic Director and Career & Technical Education Director. “We are excited to announce Chad…

May 17, 2024 · Jordan Miller