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State News

Wayne County firefighter killed while assisting motorist in ditch

A Wayne County firefighter was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a stranded driver along Stratton Road, authorities said. Lt. Paul Charles…

April 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

West Branch rehires girls basketball coach after uproar, board apologizes for handling

After weeks of mounting controversy and public outcry, the West Branch Board of Education voted Wednesday night to reinstate longtime girls basketball coach Walt DeShields. The…

April 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Summit County man accused of cutting tails off kittens, arrested in Green

A Summit County man is facing felony charges after authorities say he mutilated several newborn kittens and threw their severed tails at a woman during a disturbing encounter on…

April 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police investigating shooting at Akron bar that killed 35-year-old man

An investigation is underway following the shooting death of a 35-year-old man early Sunday morning at a bar in Akron. Officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly before 4…

April 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Tuscarawas County man on life support after weekend shooting; suspect identified, arrested

A Tuscarawas County man is on life support following a shooting Saturday evening in Harrison County, authorities said. According to a press release from the Harrison County…

April 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Toddler hospitalized after apparent accidental shooting in Akron

A 2-year-old boy is undergoing surgery after being shot in the abdomen Wednesday afternoon in what authorities believe may have been an accidental shooting. Akron police responded…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Suspect in Wooster officer-involved shooting hospitalized after pursuit

A suspect is in critical condition following an officer-involved shooting and multi-agency vehicle pursuit that began Wednesday afternoon in Wooster. According to a press release…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

West Branch faces backlash after reportedly letting go of beloved girls basketball coach

The West Branch Local Schools Board of Education has informed longtime girls basketball coach Walt DeShields that he will not be returning to lead the Lady Warriors next season—a…

April 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Driver killed, identified in semi-truck crash on U.S. 30 in Columbiana County

A New Jersey man was killed early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 in Columbiana County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the…

March 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Salem man turns tragedy into mission after brother, mother die by suicide within 11 months

Zac Crewson knows the weight of loss. Within 11 months, the Salem man lost both his brother and mother to suicide. Now, he’s turning his grief into action, partnering with Mission…

March 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

United’s Brown, McCracken earn All-Ohio honors with podium finishes at state wrestling tournament

United Local’s Auston Brown and Dakota McCracken capped off their high school wrestling seasons with top-four finishes at the OHSAA state wrestling tournament, marking a milestone…

March 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area wrestlers advance to Saturday night’s state semifinals in Columbus

Three local wrestlers are one step closer to state titles after securing quarterfinal victories Friday at the OHSAA state wrestling tournament. Malvern’s Tyson Clear, Carrollton’s…

March 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

News

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

Carroll County

Columbiana County man sent to prison for fatal OVI crash that killed a local man

A Columbiana County man was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a fatal crash that killed a Malvern man last year. Dakota Kincaid, 27, admitted to…

March 5, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

New Middletown woman, child killed in two-vehicle crash; another child critically injured

The Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that left a woman and a child dead and another child critically injured Monday…

March 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Suspicious death under investigation in Salem; man arrested after fleeing the scene

Authorities in Perry Township are investigating the death of a 28-year-old woman after officers responded to a medical emergency Sunday evening. According to the Perry Township…

March 3, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting after firing at Akron Police

A man in his 30s was fatally shot by Akron police Thursday morning after he fired at officers during a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle, authorities said. According to…

February 17, 2025 · Timothy

Carroll County

Authorities continue homicide investigation after body found in Carroll County

A man found shot in the head and wrapped in a tarp near a Carroll County roadway earlier this month had been living in Coshocton, according to Coshocton County Sheriff Christopher…

February 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

National News

Missing Illinois juvenile found in Stark County; suspect in custody

A 14-year-old girl reported missing from Zeigler, Illinois, has been found in Stark County, according to police. Officers from the Perry Township Police Department responded to a…

February 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Gov. DeWine nominates former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel as Lieutenant Governor

Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday morning his nomination of Jim Tressel to serve as Ohio's lieutenant governor. Tressel would succeed Jon Husted, who vacated the position last…

February 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller