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Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia fire that killed woman officially ruled arson

The fire that killed a 66-year-old New Philadelphia woman in the early morning hours of Nov. 29 has been ruled arson. The State Fire Marshal’s officially ruled the apartment fire…

December 2, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon man killed in pedestrian vs. car accident

A 78-year-old Massillon man was struck and killed by a car in Wednesday evening. Massillon police and the coroner’s office say James Maxheimer, 78, died after being hit by a car…

December 2, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Person killed in New Philadelphia apartment fire

A person died Tuesday morning in New Philadelphia following an apartment fire in the city. Firefighters were dispatched to the the four-unit apartment building at 3:10 Tuesday…

November 29, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Minerva administrator leaving after accepting role in the City of Norton

The village of Minerva will start the new year by searching for a new village administrator. Philip Turske has been the village's administrator for the last three years, but on…

November 28, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton 18-year-old in serious condition after being shot in neck

A Canton 18-year-old remains hospitalized after being shot in the neck Sunday evening. According to police reports, the young man was shot in the neck in the 1000 block of Third…

November 28, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Inn motel coming down after years of drugs, crime and nuisance to the community

A nuisance motel in Canton is coming down after demolition began Monday morning. The mayor’s office announced that the Canton Inn in the 1000 block of West Tusc will be demolished…

November 28, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man killed in holiday weekend crash

A Canton man died Wednesday evening in a traffic accident on I-71 near Columbus. State troopers say Abraham Smith Jr traveled left of the median on I-71 in Morrow County north of…

November 28, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

SARTA offering free rides on the biggest drinking night of the year

The Wednesday night before Thanksgiving is often known as one of the biggest drinking days of the year. One local transportation company is offering free rides to ensure you get…

November 23, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

All Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital surgeries canceled, emergency room on diversion due to power issues

The Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is operating on generator power due to a city power substation issue. All surgeries have been cancled for today and the emergency department is…

November 22, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

North Canton man arrested for drunk driving crash that killed John Pappas

A 27-year-old North Canton man was arrested Monday by the Jackson Township Police Department on charges related to a crash that killed a local man on Sept. 11, 2022 at 11 p.m.…

November 22, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Death investigation ongoing at Minerva-area home

Investigators spent hours at a home in the Minerva area Monday morning after receiving a call about a dead man laying in the front yard of a home in the 6700 block of Bayard Rd.…

November 21, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Minerva man sentenced to prison after driving high on drugs, killing motorist in crash

A 36-year-old Minerva man is set to spend the next eight years in prison for a crash that claimed the life of a Louisville man. Justin Keister, 36, pleaded guilty on Nov. 8 to a…

November 20, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

22-year-old Minerva woman killed in two-vehicle crash

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a young Minerva woman Thursday afternoon. Troopers were dispatched…

November 17, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fire quickly extinguished inside Alliance Soccer Fieldhouse

The Alliance Fire Department was dispatched to Alliance Elementary School on Thursday around noon for reports of a fire inside the Rockhill Soccer Field House. The fire was…

November 17, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Elderly man injured in East Sparta home explosion; state fire marshal investigating

One person was rescued by the East Sparta Fire Department after a home explosion Tuesday evening. According to fire officials, an elderly man was injured after being trapped in…

November 16, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover Mayor Homrighausen convicted of theft in office, other charges

A jury has convicted suspended Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen of six charges, including theft in office. Homrighausen has been the city’s mayor for eight terms. The jury handed…

November 16, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

New East Canton shop to serve ice cream, treats year-round

A new ice cream shop in the village of East Canton has opened its doors. Sugar Rush Creamery, located at 319 Nassau St, will be open year round - serving ice cream, sweet treats…

November 14, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

50-acre fire at East Sparta golf course contained

Photo courtesy of Canton Fire Department East Sparta fire crews have been busy since Thursday, trying to contain a brush fire at the Spring Valley Golf Course in Pike Township,…

November 14, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

5-year-old boy killed in Tuscarawas County crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash that occurred on US 36 near High St in the Village of Port Washington. The crash occurred at approximately 10:54…

November 12, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Stark County man dies in ATV crash; alcohol suspected factor

A 24-year-old man from Canton died Tuesday night in Tuscarawas County after crashing an ATV around 9:45 p.m. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the man was heading north…

November 9, 2022 · Jordan Miller