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At least one officer shot in Sunday night Rittman shooting; BCI investigating

At least one police officer was shot during an officer-involved shooting Sunday night, July 5, in Rittman, as state investigators work to determine exactly what happened.…

July 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman critically injured after alleged celebratory holiday gunfire in Canton

A Canton man has been arrested after police say a woman was critically injured when a bullet entered her home during alleged celebratory gunfire late Friday night. According to…

July 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Ohio State Highway Patrol identifies victim killed in Perry Township crash

A 28-year-old Canton man was killed Thursday afternoon after his SUV crossed the center line and collided head-on with a van on Navarre Road in Perry Township, according to the…

July 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

At least one killed in Perry Township crash on Navarre Road, OSHP investigating

At least one person was killed in a crash Thursday evening around 4:30 p.m. in Perry Township. The Stark County Coroner's Office confirmed the fatality to Jordan Miller News. The…

July 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Fourth of July fireworks set across Stark, Tuscarawas and Carroll counties. Full list:

Communities across Stark, Tuscarawas and Carroll counties are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, festivals and family-friendly activities over the next…

July 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police identify two found dead at North Canton park; carbon monoxide ruled the cause

Authorities say carbon monoxide poisoning caused the death of one of two people found inside a vehicle at Eastwoods Park last week, while the investigation into the second death…

July 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

14-year-old girl identified after deadly side-by-side crash in Tuscarawas County

A 14-year-old girl who was killed in a utility task vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County has been identified. The Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday identified the…

July 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Four family members charged after 16 children found living in 'deplorable conditions' at Ohio home

Four members of the same family have been charged after authorities say 16 children were found living in what investigators described as some of the worst conditions they have…

July 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Six selected for Minerva Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Minerva High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced its 2026 class, recognizing six individuals for their contributions to the school's athletic tradition. The…

July 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Three killed in early morning hotel fire in Wayne County

Three people were killed in an early Wednesday morning fire at a hotel in Wayne County, authorities said. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched around…

July 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

15-year-old shot to death after friend was attacked by dog in Akron

A 15-year-old boy died after a shooting Tuesday evening in Akron that also left a dog wounded, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office. Authorities said the…

July 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

14-year-old killed, another critically injured in Tuscarawas County side-by-side crash

A 14-year-old was killed and another 14-year-old was critically injured Tuesday afternoon after a utility task vehicle overturned in Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio State…

June 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Four missing Akron juveniles found safe; police say no abduction occurred

Four juveniles reported missing in Akron have been found safe, and investigators say they were not kidnapped or abducted, despite speculation that circulated on social media…

June 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton opens cooling centers, offers free transportation during heat wave

he City of Canton is partnering with community organizations to provide cooling centers and free transportation for residents as dangerously high temperatures and heat index…

June 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County pursuit ends with crash; suspect’s father drives him back to surrender

A routine traffic stop for speeding in Tuscarawas County escalated into a vehicle pursuit Monday evening before the suspect crashed, fled on foot and later surrendered to police,…

June 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. man faces attempted murder charge after alleged beating leaves victim, 63, critically injured

A 20-year-old Canton man accused of severely beating a 63-year-old man and stomping on his head has been bound over to the Stark County Court of Common Pleas to face felony…

June 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two found dead in vehicle at North Canton park; carbon monoxide levels believed to be factor

Two people were found dead inside a vehicle at an Eastwoods Park parking lot Sunday morning, and preliminary findings indicate carbon monoxide inside the vehicle exceeded safe…

June 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance police warn of serial prowler targeting elderly women; fear pattern may escalate

The Alliance Police Department is warning residents about a serial prowler who has repeatedly targeted elderly women in the city, saying investigators are concerned the suspect's…

June 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

18-year-old killed in Tuscarawas County crash after failing to yield, OSHP says

An 18-year-old New Philadelphia man was killed Sunday evening in a two-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at…

June 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Body found inside submerged vehicle during search for missing Alliance man at Deer Creek Reservoir

A body was discovered inside a submerged vehicle Saturday during the search for missing 20-year-old Nathaniel “Nate” Hang at Deer Creek Reservoir near Alliance. The discovery was…

June 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller