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Stark County

Additional officers at Minerva Local Schools following unspecified threat

The Minerva Local School District has requested additional officers after receiving information about an unspecified threat about school violence through social media to be…

December 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Omicron variant detected in Tuscarawas County resident

The Tuscarawas County Health Department announced Wednesday morning that they were notified that the first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant had been confirmed in Tuscarawas…

December 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Perry Twp. Police: 13-year-old arrested for Edison Middle School threat

A 13-year-old was arrested following an investigation of a threat directed at Edison Middle School, according to Perry Township Police. The department was notified around 4:30…

December 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Canton woman dead in Tuscarawas County crash; Carrollton, Navarre women injured

The New Philadelphia post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that killed a Canton woman and injured two others Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred…

December 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County shooting leaves three dead

A late night shooting left two men and a female dead at 3311 Eastport Rd S.E. Dennison, Ohio (Mill Township). Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell said dispatch received a…

December 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Four injured after car drives into Party Place on Whipple

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that left four people injured Friday night in Plain Township. Sheriff George Maier said deputies responded to the call…

December 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police arrest Goodwill employee they say made threats to 'shoot up' stores

The Canton Police Department has made an arrest following a series of emails and a phone call threatening to "shoot up" a Goodwill Industries Store in the 400 block of 9th St.…

December 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Police investigating homicide of 57-year-old man

The Canton Police Department is investing the death of a 57-year-old man found shot to death Diana Place NW. The victim was identified as Otis Richard Keller. Keller’s body was…

December 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Local Goodwill locations remain closed Wednesday as officials investigate threats

Goodwill locations in the Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas County remain closed Wednesday as police continue to investigate a series of threats. "Yesterday, Goodwill officials…

December 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Threats force Carroll, Stark, Tuscarawas County Goodwill stores to close

Goodwill stores in the area were forced to temporarily close Tuesday after receiving numerous anonymous threats, according to the organization. Goodwill confirmed to JMN that two…

December 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County hospitals seeing long ER wait times because of Covid-19 surge

As the winter months approach, Covid-19 numbers are on the rise once again. The high volume of patients seeking treatment right now is causing long wait times at local hospitals…

December 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Former Strasburg softball coach Bud Weisgarber passes away at 66

Bud Weisgarber, the former longtime head coach of Strasburg-Franklin High School’s softball team, has passed away at the age of 66. The Times-Reporter first reported the story.…

December 5, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

Canton police investigating shooting at Light Up Downtown event

The Canton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the downtown area Thursday night near the Light Up Downtown event. Details are limited at this time, but…

December 3, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

State Route 800 to 77 north ramp to temporarily close

From 8am to 3pm on Thursday, Dec. 2, travelers may need to find an alternative route when a key ramp closes. The ramp from State Route 800 to I-77 northbound will be closed during…

December 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two men sentenced for summer murder of Massillon man

Robert Torrence, 29, entered a guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter charges Tuesday for the killing of 27-year-old Devon Meredith of Massillon. The shooting happened at…

December 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Ready for the holidays? Stark County area planning lots of events!

Thanksgiving has come and gone. So, now it’s officially time to get ready for the upcoming holiday season. Allison Gromofsky is the Marketing Coordinator for Visit Canton and she…

November 29, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Photos: Massillon Police warn against TikTok challenge that destroys fences

The Massillon Police Department is warning against the latest TikTok challenge known as the 'Kool Aid Man Challenge'. The goal of the challenge is to replicate the '70s Kool-Aid…

November 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Whole Latte Love Cafe in North Canton to open its doors, opportunities for people with disabilities

Some people look to make a difference in the world. Beth Humbert is one of those people. She found the inspiration to change the world through her youngest daughter Caroline being…

November 17, 2021 · Matt Kiraly

Stark County

Accused Jackson Twp. kidnapper to be extradited back to Stark County next week

Jonathan Stinnett, the man accused of kidnapping his neighbor, five-year-old Ana Grace Burke, is scheduled to be extradited back to Ohio next week. The 36-year-old suspect was…

November 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local man arrested after two-year-old found walking alone on U.S. Route 62

A 25-year-old Plain Township man was arrested Tuesday night after a two-year-old girl was found wandering alone on U.S. Route 62. Stark County Jail records indicated that the man…

November 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller