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Stark County

Stark County welcomes Covid-19 mass testing site

Due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 running rampant throughout the world, local hospitals and the Ohio National Guard in Stark County are working to find a new site for…

January 11, 2022 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Man shot after road rage incident in Canton Twp; 26-year-old arrested, charged

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting that occurred following a road rage incident in Canton Township Sunday evening. Deputies were dispatched to…

January 10, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

East Sparta man killed in fiery crash in Tuscarawas County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol of New Philadelphia is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 52-year-old East Sparta man Saturday evening. Officials say that Sean…

January 9, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man killed, juvenile charged with murder

The Canton Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 3100 block of Gilbert Avenue NE. Officials responded to the area just after 12:30 A.M Saturday for reports of a man…

January 8, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

OSHP reports 10 deaths over New Year’s weekend; including Carroll, Stark County deaths

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 10 deaths across Ohio as a result of traffic accidents. Four fatalities were the result of not wearing a safety belt when available,…

January 3, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man killed, Massillon man injured in weekend shooting

The Canton Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Friday night in the 100 block of 17th St. N.W. just before 8 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the scene for…

January 3, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man killed in accident outside of Waynesburg identified; alcohol suspected factor

The Ohio State Highway Patrol of Canton is investigating a two-vehicle accident that left a Canton man dead Saturday evening. Officials say Shannon L. Wilburn, 48, of Canton was…

January 2, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police officer shoots, kills man while responding to 'shots fired' incident

A Canton city police officer has been placed on administrative leave following a shooting that left a suspect dead just minutes after the ball dropped to ring in the New Year.…

January 1, 2022 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Family filing lawsuit over McKinley High pizza incident

CANTON - The family of a 17-year-old boy who was forced to eat pepperoni pizza filed a federal lawsuit against the Canton City School District on Wednesday. The suit, filed in the…

December 30, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

Bargain store opens in former Dollar General location in Waynesburg

A new business has come to Waynesburg and residents in surrounding areas. A & D Bargain Outlet opened its doors in the former Dollar General store located at 7967 Minerva Rd Se in…

December 29, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man arrested in Bethlehem Township shooting

A Canton man has been arrested following a shooting in Bethlehem Township early Wednesday morning. At approximately 6:37 a.m., Stark County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the…

December 29, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

Employee killed in accident at TimkenSteel's Gambrinus facility in Perry Township

An employee died Monday morning after a workplace accident took place at Timken Steel’s Gambrinus finishing plant. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is…

December 28, 2021 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Firefighters respond to Butterbridge Farms Pet Cemetery for fire

Firefighters responded to Butterbridge Farms Pet Cemetery Wednesday evening for reports of a fire. Canal Fulton and Township firefighters were dispatched to the 5000 block of…

December 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested after allegedly firing 20-30 shots in Plain Township

A man was arrested by Stark County Sheriff Deputies Tuesday afternoon after reports of shots fired. Deputies were dispatched to the 7900 block of Woodrush Drive in Plain Township…

December 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover mayor fires three city employees who cooperated in investigation against him

Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen acted like the Grinch on Tuesday, firing three of his city employees just days before Christmas. The mayor, who has been the subject of a weeks'…

December 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Two dead in New Philadelphia following carbon monoxide poisoning

Two men are dead following what police believe was an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in New Philadelphia. New Philadelphia Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Grant…

December 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Woman charged after vandalizing Storybook Lane at Tuscora Park

Monday morning, the New Philadelphia Police Department was informed that multiple signs on display at Storybook Lane at Tuscora Park had been vandalized with red spray paint.…

December 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two residents transported to hospital following Minerva fire

Two residents suffered smoke inhalation early Saturday morning after a fire at their home in the 12000 block of Baywood St SE. Minerva Fire Chief Aaron Stoller said his department…

December 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Federal agent make arrest in 2009 disappearance of Alliance teen

Authorities have made an arrest in the 2009 disappearance of an Alliance-area teenager. Chief Deputy Ralph Spidalieri of the Portage County Sheriff's Office released this…

December 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Event to benefit Carroll County Toys for Tots planned for Friday night

There will be an event to benefit the Carroll County Toys for Tots distribution centers. “This will be our Hail Mary pass trying to get toys or funds donated at the last minute to…

December 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller