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Suspect shot, killed by police during foot pursuit in Akron

A car chase turned foot pursuit has left a man dead and officers on paid administrative leave. Akron Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at Thayer…

June 27, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio AG looks to impose Heartbeat Bill in light of Roe v. Wade ruling

Reactions quickly surfaced following Friday morning's overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court. Via a 6-3 decision, the court held that there is no longer a federal…

June 24, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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First 'probable' monkeypox case hits Ohio, health department says

Ohio Department of Health director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff announced a probable case of monkeypox in the Buckeye State on Wednesday. Vanderhoff added the case was based on…

June 13, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Ohio governor signs bill easing requirements for teachers to have guns in schools

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Monday that he has signed a bill into law that makes it easier for teachers to legally carry firearms in schools. The measure will reduce the…

June 13, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Three arrested in beating death outside Akron's I Promise School

AKRON, Ohio (Jordan Miller News) - Three young men were arrested on Saturday morning in the beating death of 17-year-old Ethan Liming at Akron's I Promise School. Deshawn Stafford…

June 11, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Police say fight that killed Akron teen was started by group he was with

Akron Police Detectives have confirmed that a water gun was being used by one or more occupants in the vehicle of Ethan Liming, the 17 year-old boy who died in a fight outside the…

June 8, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

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Teen killed in deadly assault in parking lot of LeBron James’ I Promise School in Akron

The Akron Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 17-year-old boy found dead in the parking lot of I Promise School, located in the 400 block of W. Market Street.…

June 3, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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Ford set to build electric vehicle at Ohio plant; bringing 1,800 new jobs to the state

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and JobsOhio joined with representatives from Ford Motor Company on Thursday to announce that Ford will invest $1.5 billion…

June 2, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

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OSHP reminds drivers to ‘Buckle Up’ and ‘Drive Sober’ for Memorial Day

During the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible on Ohio’s roadways promoting traffic safety. As motorists travel this weekend,…

May 26, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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ODOT driver lucky to be alive following fiery I-77 accident

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating an accident that seriously injured two motorists early Thursday morning - including an Ohio Department of Transportation…

May 12, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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Man arrested after Ravenna VA Clinic 'active shooter' situation

Reports of an “active shooter” were being called for at the Ravenna VA Output Clinic on Wednesday morning according to police scanner calls, leading to the Ravenna Police…

May 4, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

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Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas County and state race election results (May 3, 2022)

As the polls closed Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m., many races were determined early in the first Ohio primary of 2022. Let's start with local races: In Stark County, the Board of…

May 4, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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Federal judge voids CDC mask mandate for travel

A federal judge on Monday struck down the rule, imposed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, requiring all travelers must wear masks while on airplanes, buses, trains…

April 18, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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Kimble truck driver seriously injured after being rear-ended on I-77

A Kimble truck driver was seriously injured in a crash on I-77 Tuesday afternoon, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office. Bill Holland, a sheriff’s inspector reports the…

April 13, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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Firefighter killed, state trooper injured in Wayne County highway crash

(Photos courtesy of Ashland County Pictures) A firefighter was killed Monday evening and a state trooper was left injured as a result of a tractor-trailer crash on I-71. According…

April 12, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio lawmakers introduce bill restricting teachers from discussing sexual orientation, gender identity

Ohio Republicans have introduced their version of Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill - which would restrict school teachers from talking about sexual orientation and…

April 6, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff voices thoughts on House and Senate-passed SB-215

A bill has passed through the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives that would allow people to conceal carry weapons without training or a permit. Senate Bill 215 will head to…

March 3, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Ohio House passes bill eliminating need for concealed carry permits

The Ohio House of Representatives voted on a proposed legislation to eliminate that need to carry a concealed carry permit for Ohioans 21 and older. The House passed Senate Bill…

March 2, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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VIDEO: Local man accused of punching Black woman in face while calling her the N-word turns himself in

A man from the Kent area has turned himself into police after he is accused of punching a young Black woman in the face early Sunday morning, while calling her the N-word.…

February 28, 2022 · Jordan Miller

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School closings: February 18, 2022

Many schools in the area have closed due to high water. Carroll County Brown Local Schools - closed Carrollton Ex. Village Schools - remote learning Carroll County Board of DD -…

February 18, 2022 · Jordan Miller