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Stark County
Norfolk Southern officials respond to train derailment in Alliance
A Norfolk Southern train derailed Tuesday morning in Alliance, but no injuries or hazardous materials were reported, according to company officials. The derailment occurred…
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Stark County
67-year-old pedestrian killed in Canton crash
A 67-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday evening in southeast Canton, authorities said. The Canton Police Department responded at about 6:15 p.m. Sunday to…
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Carroll County
18-year-old from New Philadelphia killed in single-vehicle Carroll County crash
An 18-year-old woman was killed Friday evening in a one-vehicle crash in Orange Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the New Philadelphia Post said…
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Stark County
63-year-old man dies in Friday night crash in Alliance
A 63-year-old man died following a crash Friday night in Alliance, according to authorities. The driver, identified as Tim Mathes, 63, was pronounced dead at 11:32 p.m. Friday at…
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Stark County
Kimble trash truck catches fire on I-77 near Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton
Emergency crews are responding Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle fire involving a Kimble trash truck along Interstate 77 near the Fulton Road exit by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.…
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Stark County
Canton police arrest suspect after shots fired at car with children inside, chase near Hall of Fame Fuel Mart
A 41-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday evening after allegedly firing shots at a vehicle near the Hall of Fame Fuel Mart and leading police on a brief pursuit and foot…
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Stark County
Pickup driver suffers life-threatening injuries in crash involving dump truck in Stark County
A pickup truck driver suffered injuries that may be life-threatening Thursday afternoon following a crash involving a dump truck in Lexington Township. Deputies from the Stark…
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State News
Lorain County commissioners dispute deputies’ claims over possible cruiser repossession
Lorain County commissioners are disputing claims by the county’s deputies association that dozens of patrol vehicles were at risk of repossession, saying the information shared…
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State News
Ohio county sheriff’s office warns patrol vehicles could be repossessed
The Lorain County Deputies Association says dozens of patrol vehicles are at risk of repossession after county commissioners allegedly defaulted on a vehicle fleet loan, raising…
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Stark County
ODOT warns of temporary US 30 closures from Minerva to Lisbon for super load transport
Drivers traveling through parts of eastern Ohio should expect temporary traffic disruptions Thursday afternoon as a massive super load moves through the region, transportation…
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Carroll County
Why Ohio schools can cancel classes without adding days at the end of the year
As winter weather forces repeated school closures across Ohio, many parents are asking a familiar question: How many days can schools miss before they have to make them up? The…
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Stark County
Why doesn’t Stark County issue snow emergencies during major winter storms?
After Winter Storm Fern dropped more than 12 inches of snow across much of Northeast Ohio — forcing many schools in Stark County to close Monday and Tuesday — residents turned to…
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Carroll County
Off-road chase through fields and woods ends with Minerva man in custody
A police pursuit that began with a traffic stop attempt in Minerva ended with a suspect apprehended after fleeing on foot into a marshy wooded area, according to Minerva police.…
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Tuscarawas County
Three hospitalized after Route 800 crash Wednesday
A section of State Route 800 south of Stillwater was closed for several hours Wednesday after a two-vehicle crash sent three people to the hospital, authorities said. The Ohio…
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Tuscarawas County
‘He took six lives’: Mom speaks as driver in Tusky Valley bus crash released after 18 months
The truck driver convicted in a 2023 crash that killed six people — including members of the Tuscarawas Valley marching band and three parent chaperones — has been released from…
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Stark County
U.S. Route 30 shut down after jackknifed semi, no injuries reported
U.S. Route 30 was closed Thursday morning after a semi-truck jackknifed at the intersection of Paris Avenue, authorities said. The Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to the…
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Carroll County
Area schools announce closures, delays for Thursday, Jan. 15
Closures and delays for Thursday, Jan. 15 Schools across the JMN coverage area announced closures and delays Thursday due to weather conditions. Closed Applied Behavioral…
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Carroll County
One dead in head-on Carroll County crash
A Carrollton man was killed Tuesday evening in a two-vehicle crash on County Road 54 near Township Road 136 in Union Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers…
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State News
14-year-old Wooster boy killed in Wayne County bicycle crash
A 14-year-old boy from Wooster has died after being struck by a pickup truck while riding a bicycle in Wayne County, authorities said. The crash occurred late Friday afternoon on…
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Stark County
DNA testing leads to identification of Route 30 crash victim 15 days later
The Stark County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim killed in a four-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 last month as Joshua Smothers, 38, a Canton-area resident. According to…
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