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Teen killed, other injured in Akron drive-by shooting

A 17-year-old is dead and another is injured after a shooting that took place in the 900 block of Neptune Ave around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to Akron Police. APD said when…

April 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio's 'Stand Your Ground' defense law now in effect as of Tuesday

Ohioans now are protected by the “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law which took effect Tuesday. The new law removes the “duty to retreat,” which means now to claim self-defense,…

April 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Akron police officer resigns amid use of force investigation

The Akron Police Department announced the resignation of one of their own who was being investigated for their use of force. In a press release, the department stated that APD…

April 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Akron police investigating fatal hit-skip motorcycle accident

A 21-year-old is dead after a hit-skip motorcycle accident Sunday night in Akron. Akron police are investigating a deadly hit-skip accident that occurred just after 11 p.m. Sunday…

April 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Arrest made in connection to hit-and-run motorcycle accident of Waynesburg couple

The Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Jerome L. Starner, 39, of Coshocton, and Melannis L. Stevens, 45, of Newcomerstown in connection to a hit-and-run…

April 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Kensington man in custody following deadly shooting in Homeworth

A person is dead in Knox Township following a shooting early Monday morning around 2 a.m. Gary Joiner, of Kensington, has been taken into custody in connection to the fatal…

March 29, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Waynesburg couple left in critical condition after vehicle hits motorcycle, flees scene; Coshocton County Sheriff searching for suspect

Shawn Oneil, 57, of Waynesburg, and his wife Robin Oneil, 58, remain in the critical ICU after being hit while riding their motorcycle in Coshocton County. The Oneils were riding…

March 29, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Police investigating after 3-year-old dies after being shot in Columbiana County; possible accident

The Columbiana Police Department responded Saturday night to the 300 block of Quincy Ave. after reports of a child being shot. The child was treated at the scene and transported…

March 27, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man arrested after Sheriff’s Office finds 47 grams of suspected meth in home

A Canton man is in custody following a narcotics investigation. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office Metro Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a home in the 2100 block of…

March 26, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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5-year-old killed in Parma; father arrested in connection

In a statement, Parma police confirmed the homicide death of a 5-year-old boy Thursday afternoon. Limited details were released, but police say the incident occurred on the 4700…

March 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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General Assembly overrides Gov. DeWine’s veto, allowing lawmakers to reject health orders

After Governor DeWine chose to veto Senate Bill 22, a bill that would allow lawmakers to reject health orders, the Senate voted 23-10 to override the veto. The Bill then went to…

March 24, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Court documents: Ohio mother accused of killing son seeking insanity plea

According to court documents, an Ohio mother who said she killed her six-year-old son and dumped his body into the Ohio River is going to seek to plead not guilty by reason of…

March 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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DeWine says all Ohioans over 16 will be eligible for COVID vaccine March 29

Governor Mike DeWine released additional phases for the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Beginning March 19, Phase 1E and 2C will be enacted to allow Ohioans with cancer, chronic…

March 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Law enforcement say tip led them to discovery of missing Ohio woman's body in vehicle

The Richland County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday afternoon that the body of Melinda Kay Davis was found in the trunk of her car. Davis, a mother of four from Shelby, Ohio,…

March 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Teen arrested, charged with murder of 17-year-old Portage County girl

The Portage County Sheriff's office is investigating after a teen was killed Friday evening. In a press release from the Sheriff's Office, they say 18 year-old Zachary David…

March 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Full county fairs get the green light for 2021 in Ohio

Last year, county fair participants from all over were devastated with the cancelation of full fairs due to COVID-19 concerns. This year, Governor Mike DeWine announced fairs will…

March 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Search party being formed for missing Ohio woman, ex-boyfriend accused of kidnapping is arrested

The search for 33-year-old Melinda Kay Davis continues as family and friends now begin to form search parties. 43-year-old John Henry Mack Jr., her ex-boyfriend, was arrested on a…

March 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Bowling Green State University student on life support after alleged hazing incident

UPDATE: Stone Foltz, the 20-year-old Bowling Green State University student hospitalized, has died after an alleged hazing incident, according to a statement from his family’s…

March 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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DeWine: Goal put in place to remove all health orders in Ohio

A goal has been put in place for Ohioans to live life again without COVID-19 restrictions in place. During a statewide address Thursday evening, Governor Mike DeWine announced…

March 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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DeWine to deliver statewide COVID-19 address to Ohioans at 5:30 Thursday evening

According to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's communication team, the governor will deliver a statewide address on the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. His regular 2 p.m.…

March 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller